Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics for the Green Chemistry Education Network

• We will tell the truth.

• We will write deliberately and with accuracy.

• We will acknowledge and correct mistakes promptly.

• We will preserve the original post, using notations to show where we have made changes so as to maintain the integrity of our publishing.

• We will never delete a post.

• We will not delete comments unless they are spam, off-topic, contain personal attacks or hate speech. All comments are moderated.

• We will reply to emails and comments when appropriate, and do so promptly.

• We will strive for high quality with every post – including basic spellchecking. • We will stay on topic.

• We will disagree with other opinions respectfully.

• We will link to online references and original source materials directly.

• We will disclose conflicts of interest.

• We will keep private issues and topics private.

Adopted from Kelli Matthews (kmatthew@uoregon.edu) http://www.prosintraining.com/code-of-ethics (accessed April 2010)