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Past Workshops Video ArchivePLEASE NOTE: The ORP videos viewed with Flash Player use the Progressive Download method instead of streaming. This allows the video to begin playing before the entire file is downloaded. However, it may take a few minutes to jump to later sections, because that portion of the video must be downloaded before it can be viewed. Thank you for your understanding! APRIL 30, 2009, 2009 So you want to be an Entrepreneur: Guidance for Penn State Faculty, Staff, and Students Presented by William Higgins, College of Engineering The last 20 minutes of the Webstream are not available due to technical difficulties. We apologize for the inconvenience. These difficulties have been addressed and will be corrected as soon as possible. Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) MARCH 26, 2009, 2009 Learning the Role of the NSF Broader Impacts Criterion and How to Address it in your Research Proposals Presented by Erich W. Schienke, College of Engineering The Webstream is not available due to technical difficulties. We apologize for the inconvenience. These difficulties have been addressed and will be corrected as soon as possible. FEBRUARY 25, 2009 Tips for Talking to Reporters Presented by Barbara Kennedy, Eberly College of Science Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) JANUARY 29, 2009 Image Forensics and the JPEG Algorithm Presented by Larry Downey, Mathematics, PSU Erie DECEMBER 1, 2008 Read 'em and Reap: Surviving Peer Review Presented by Lisa Lattuca - Associate Professor of Higher Education OCTOBER 30, 2008 Calculating the Risk-Benefit Ratio for Research with Human Subjects Presented by Jim Pawelczyk - Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) and Handout (PDF) OCTOBER 8, 2008 Data Security Presented by Kevin Murphy - Professor of Psychology and IST, Department of Psychology SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 Life Isn't Always Fair: Copyright in Research and Teaching Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Matt Jackson - Associate Professor and Head, Department of Telecommunications APRIL 9, 2008 The Ins and Outs of Internet Research Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) The Internet is becoming a popular venue for conducting research. This session will discuss issues such as copyright, privacy, and security that can raise red flags when using the Internet for research purposes. Kathy Kimball - Senior Director, Information Technology Services MARCH 26, 2008 What is This Thing Called Plagiarism and How do I Avoid It? Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) As the incidence of plagiarism continues to increase, researchers must practice diligence to ensure they do not unintentionally plagiarize the work of others. This session will provide practical tips for avoiding even the appearance of plagiarism when reporting research. Michelle Stickler - Education Specialist, Office for Research Protections FEBRUARY 29, 2008 Leap into Quality in Qualitative Research: Hallmarks of High Quality Qualitative Data and Research Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Handout (PDF) This presentation will focus on ways to increase the robustness and trustworthiness of qualitative data and to ensure that qualitative research meets with basic standards of high quality empirical research. Specific strategies for building trustworthiness will be discussed with tactics. Ali Carr-Chellman - Professor of Instructional Systems FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Issues in Multimodal Survey Studies Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Increasingly, data from participants in a survey study are gathered using more than one survey mode (e.g. telephone, in person, web, mail, etc.). The reasons for this trend and the possible consequences for validity of the research findings will be discussed. David Johnson - Professor of Sociology, Human Development and Family Studies, and Demography OCTOBER 26, 2007 Human Participant Research: Pilot Testing and Secondary/Existing Data - IRB Review and Approval Watch with Flash Player | Download the Slides (PDF) This session will assist researchers in determining when review and approval is needed for the pilot testing phase of a research study. Additionally, the use of secondary/existing data in human participant research poses a lot of questions, such as data storage, data access, data use agreements, consent issues, types of available datasets, specimens (coded and/or anonymous), etc. All of this and more will be discussed. Tracie Kahler - Research Compliance Coordinator, Office for Research Protections OCTOBER 10, 2007 Working Towards Quality Research through Good Data Management Practices Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) This session will focus on responsible data management practices and highlight some of the ethical issues inherent in collecting, recording, analyzing, and sharing data. Michelle Stickler - Education Specialist, Office for Research Protections SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 Minimizing Academic Dishonesty: Assigning "Cheat-proof" Assignments, Detecting Plagiarism, and Coaching the Writing Process Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Handouts Packet A (PDF) / Packet B (PDF) In addition to discussing teaching strategies for minimizing academic dishonesty, this session will also consider the efficacy and ethics of plagiarism prevention subscription services such as turnitin.com. Jessica O'Hara - Associate Director, Writing Across the Curriculum SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 Keeping Your Nose Clean While Getting Your Hands Dirty Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) This session will focus on ethical issues surrounding research publication, both for authors and reviewers. David Rosenbaum - Distinguished Professor of Psychology APRIL 12, 2007 The High Stakes of Whistleblowing Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Deciding to report research misconduct can be a risky proposition. As has been witnessed in the business community, those who do the right thing by exposing wrongdoing aren't always regarded in a favorable light. This session will discuss factors to consider when deciding what to do when one witnesses unethical acts in research. Laura Klein - Associate Professor, Biobehavioral Health MARCH 29, 2007 Pre-Test Preparation for Survey Research Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) The session will address the methods and preparation involved in guiding a survey from imagination to implementation. The discussion will focus on methods of pretesting and preparing questionnaires for fielding, along with brief attention to questionnaire construction. Kurt Johnson - Director, Survey Research Center FEBRUARY 22, 2007 Who's On First: Issues in Coauthorship Watch with Flash Player | Download the Slides (PDF) The panelist(s) will discuss, from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, when and how authorship should be determined, when acknowledgements are recommended, and how to handle authorship disputes. Denice Wardrop - Associate Professor, Geology and Ecology DECEMBER 8, 2006 Maintaining Integrity in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Managing studies involving researchers of different disciplines presents a number of challenges that must be considered to preserve the integrity of the study. Collaborators must be prepared to discuss and plan for managing data collection, analysis, and sharing; establishing lines of communication; determining authorship and disseminating findings. A panel of collaborative researchers will discuss their experiences with working in interdisciplinary teams. Carol Colbeck, Center for the Study of Higher Education NOVEMBER 28, 2006 Responsible Publication: The Journal Editor's Perspective Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Gain insight into best practices for responsible publication, as defined by journal editors. Issues such as who qualifies as an author, handling possible research misconduct in published works, and prior publication will be discussed. Lynn Liben, Child Development Editor OCTOBER 16, 2006 I Need a Data Safety Monitoring Board! What do I do Now? Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Funding sources are increasingly requiring that human participant research studies include a data safety monitoring board (DSMB). This session will describe the purpose of a DSMB, when it may be required, different types of plans and configurations, and investigator experiences with establishing DSMBs. Ann Kolanowski, Professor of Nursing APRIL 10, 2006 Write it Down! Getting Away from Paper Napkins in Research Documentation Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) The discussion will provide best practices for keeping track of research experiments through various methods including e-notebooks as well as paper notebooks. The session will include discussion of how important accurate and comprehensive data recording is for verifying research integrity and inventorship. Avery August, Associate Professor of Immunology MARCH 30, 2006 How Many Subjects? The Importance of Sample Size Calculations Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Increasingly funding agencies such as NSF and NIH are emphasizing a thorough investigation of the sample size requirements in proposals. Too few subjects can result in no significant findings due to a lack of statistical power and too many subjects may be an inefficient use of resources. This applied talk will demonstrate the basics of sample size calculations using examples, including estimation of the necessary parameters and interpretation of the results. KB Boomer, Director, Statistical Consulting Center MARCH 23, 2006 The Ins and Outs of Managing Your Grant Money Watch with Windows Media Player | Download the Slides (PDF) This session will provide an overview of how to responsibly spend grant money. The discussion will revolve around case scenarios based on real situations. David Hall, Associate Dean for Research, The College of Information Sciences and Technology FEBRUARY 20, 2006 Watch with Flash Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Sampling, Reliability, and Validity Issues in Survey Development This session will focus on how to analyze responses to survey items and tasks to ensure reliability and validity of scores. Recommendations for how best to write directions, select item formats, and analyze responses to open-ended items or tasks will also be discussed relative to the theoretical interests and goals specified by researchers. Jonna Kulikowich, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology APRIL 8, 2005 Watch with Flash Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Data Integrity: Don't Let Good Data Go Bad KB Boomer, Director, Statistical Consulting Center DECEMBER 3, 2004 Watch with Flash Player | Download the Slides (PDF) Who Done It? Assigning Credit and Assuming Responsibility as an Author. Richard J. Frisque, Professor of Molecular Virology |