Learning from the mistakes of others: A look at scientific misconduct in research

This article examines the issue of scientific misconduct and its implicatio ns for the training of social work researchers. An analysis is presented of an increasing body of cases in which allegations have been made and violat ions of legal and ethical research standards have been substantiated. Case examples illustrate that fields closely related to social work are developi ng their own set of case experiences of scientific misconduct. Implications for faculty and curriculum development are explored. The authors make reco mmendations toward the prevention and resolution of potential or actual ins tances of scientific misconduct in social work research.