Scholarlink

<p>In social science, where exactly is the line between appropriate and inappropriate researcher conduct when it comes to a researcher’s politics? This commentary addresses the growing politicization of academic research and the blurring of long-standing (if perennially contentious) norms about appropriate scientific conduct. It enumerates my own views on acceptable political behavior on the part of researchers and a much longer list of unacceptable political behavior that violates standard research protocols. Although intended as a guide for scholars confused by the apparent discrepancy between emerging norms and long-standing instructions, this note is also an invitation to a larger conversation about what should be our research norms in today’s polarized climate, as well as how institutions should intervene, if at all.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Appropriate research conduct in an age of political polarization: an intervention

  • 期刊论文

  • 发表日期：

    2026年6月1日

查看全文
  • Ashley T. Rubin

摘要

In social science, where exactly is the line between appropriate and inappropriate researcher conduct when it comes to a researcher’s politics? This commentary addresses the growing politicization of academic research and the blurring of long-standing (if perennially contentious) norms about appropriate scientific conduct. It enumerates my own views on acceptable political behavior on the part of researchers and a much longer list of unacceptable political behavior that violates standard research protocols. Although intended as a guide for scholars confused by the apparent discrepancy between emerging norms and long-standing instructions, this note is also an invitation to a larger conversation about what should be our research norms in today’s polarized climate, as well as how institutions should intervene, if at all.