The Impact and Importance of the University Library in Teaching Good Research Practices: A Case Study of the “Dissertation Seminars” Course at IG/UNICAMP
Introduction: The growing importance of teaching good research practices at universities reflects the challenge of maintaining academic integrity in the face of unethical behaviors such as plagiarism and data fabrication. Objective: To discuss how education on research ethics contributes to building...
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| description | Introduction: The growing importance of teaching good research practices at universities reflects the challenge of maintaining academic integrity in the face of unethical behaviors such as plagiarism and data fabrication. Objective: To discuss how education on research ethics contributes to building a responsible academic community, based on the experience of the Seminar course at the Institute of Geosciences at UNICAMP, offered since 2021. Methodology: The methodology of this work is based on an experimental research approach with a case study, including the active participation of the Cesar Lattes Central Library, which, alongside the instructor, develops theoretical and practical lessons on topics such as plagiarism, research ethics, correct citation, and the use of textual similarity verification tools, such as Turnitin. The course uses a hybrid format, with both remote and in-person activities, along with continuous student monitoring. Results: The results indicate a significant reduction in the textual similarity rates of submitted papers, demonstrating the effectiveness of the adopted methodology. The collaboration between faculty and libraries, as well as the use of technology, contributed to promoting originality and improving the quality of research. In the first submission, similarity rates ranged from 15% to 56%, dropping to between 1% and 7% throughout the semester. Conclusion: The inclusion of good research practices in the academic curriculum is essential for the development of future researchers committed to scientific integrity, and this methodology can be expanded to other courses at the university. |
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| spelling | ojs-article-204282026-05-20T14:39:20Z The Impact and Importance of the University Library in Teaching Good Research Practices: A Case Study of the “Dissertation Seminars” Course at IG/UNICAMP O impacto e a importância da biblioteca universitária no ensino de boas práticas de pesquisa Teixeira, Mariana Pedroso Silva, Wanilson Luiz da Teixeira, Mariana Pedroso Silva, Wanilson Luiz da Teaching practice Student training Ethics Integrity Education Prática de ensino Formação do aluno Ética Integridade Educação Introduction: The growing importance of teaching good research practices at universities reflects the challenge of maintaining academic integrity in the face of unethical behaviors such as plagiarism and data fabrication. Objective: To discuss how education on research ethics contributes to building a responsible academic community, based on the experience of the Seminar course at the Institute of Geosciences at UNICAMP, offered since 2021. Methodology: The methodology of this work is based on an experimental research approach with a case study, including the active participation of the Cesar Lattes Central Library, which, alongside the instructor, develops theoretical and practical lessons on topics such as plagiarism, research ethics, correct citation, and the use of textual similarity verification tools, such as Turnitin. The course uses a hybrid format, with both remote and in-person activities, along with continuous student monitoring. Results: The results indicate a significant reduction in the textual similarity rates of submitted papers, demonstrating the effectiveness of the adopted methodology. The collaboration between faculty and libraries, as well as the use of technology, contributed to promoting originality and improving the quality of research. In the first submission, similarity rates ranged from 15% to 56%, dropping to between 1% and 7% throughout the semester. Conclusion: The inclusion of good research practices in the academic curriculum is essential for the development of future researchers committed to scientific integrity, and this methodology can be expanded to other courses at the university. Introdução: A crescente importância do ensino de boas práticas de pesquisa nas universidades reflete o desafio de manter a integridade acadêmica frente a comportamentos antiéticos, como o plágio e a fabricação de dados. Objetivo: Discutir como a educação sobre ética na pesquisa contribui para a construção de uma comunidade acadêmica responsável, a partir da experiência da disciplina de Seminários do Instituto de Geociências da UNICAMP, oferecida desde 2021. Metodologia: A metodologia deste trabalho baseia-se em uma pesquisa experimental com abordagem de estudo de caso, incluindo a participação ativa da Biblioteca Central Cesar Lattes, que, junto ao docente, desenvolve aulas teóricas e práticas sobre temas como plágio, ética na pesquisa, citação correta e o uso de ferramentas de verificação de similaridade textual, como o Turnitin. O curso utiliza o formato híbrido, com atividades remotas e presenciais, além do acompanhamento contínuo dos alunos. Resultado: Os resultados indicam uma significativa redução nos índices de similaridade textual dos trabalhos submetidos, demonstrando a eficácia da metodologia adotada. A colaboração entre docentes e bibliotecas, bem como o uso de tecnologia, contribuiu para a promoção da originalidade e a melhoria da qualidade das pesquisas. Na primeira submissão, os índices variavam entre 15% e 56%, caindo para entre 1% e 7% ao longo do semestre. Conclusão: A inclusão de boas práticas de pesquisa no currículo acadêmico é se faz necessária para o desenvolvimento de futuros pesquisadores comprometidos com a integridade científica, e que essa metodologia pode ser expandida para outras disciplinas da universidade. Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2026-04-15 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Text Texto application/pdf text/html text/html https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/inpec/index.php/saberes/article/view/20428 10.20396/saberes.v4i00.20428 Revista Saberes Universitários; Vol. 4 (2025): Publicação Contínua: Comunição: SimTec; e025023 Revista Saberes Universitários; v. 4 (2025): Publicação Contínua: Comunição: SimTec; e025023 2447-9411 por https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/inpec/index.php/saberes/article/view/20428/14633 https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/inpec/index.php/saberes/article/view/20428/14699 https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/inpec/index.php/saberes/article/view/20428/14700 Brazil; Contemporary Brasil; Contemporâneo Copyright (c) 2025 Mariana Pedroso Teixeira, Wanilson Luiz da Silva https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| spellingShingle | Teixeira, Mariana Pedroso Silva, Wanilson Luiz da Teixeira, Mariana Pedroso Silva, Wanilson Luiz da Teaching practice Student training Ethics Integrity Education Prática de ensino Formação do aluno Ética Integridade Educação The Impact and Importance of the University Library in Teaching Good Research Practices: A Case Study of the “Dissertation Seminars” Course at IG/UNICAMP |
| title | The Impact and Importance of the University Library in Teaching Good Research Practices: A Case Study of the “Dissertation Seminars” Course at IG/UNICAMP |
| title_full | The Impact and Importance of the University Library in Teaching Good Research Practices: A Case Study of the “Dissertation Seminars” Course at IG/UNICAMP |
| title_fullStr | The Impact and Importance of the University Library in Teaching Good Research Practices: A Case Study of the “Dissertation Seminars” Course at IG/UNICAMP |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact and Importance of the University Library in Teaching Good Research Practices: A Case Study of the “Dissertation Seminars” Course at IG/UNICAMP |
| title_short | The Impact and Importance of the University Library in Teaching Good Research Practices: A Case Study of the “Dissertation Seminars” Course at IG/UNICAMP |
| title_sort | impact and importance of the university library in teaching good research practices: a case study of the “dissertation seminars” course at ig/unicamp |
| topic | Teaching practice Student training Ethics Integrity Education Prática de ensino Formação do aluno Ética Integridade Educação |
| url | https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/inpec/index.php/saberes/article/view/20428 |
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