Academic and Scientific Integrity
The concept of scientific integrity is central to nutritional information just as food is essential to our lives. Experts have spent many years working within their fields, and the highest standards of integrity must be met if they want to publish their scientific studies. By referencing facts and ideas from expert scientific studies, we give our own writing more credibility to support our own central thesis or idea.
Integrity is also an important concept at Walden University, at your place of work, and even in your personal life. This week, you have spent time reviewing and reflecting upon Walden University's policies on academic honesty and integrity. How do these policies relate to you, as an individual and student, and to the science of nutrition? Why is ethics important in nutritional science? Why is it important that you do not rely on nutritional claims made without scientific evidence?
To prepare for this Discussion:
How do nutritional claims relate to scientific integrity?
Do not use any direct quotes. Practice your critical thinking skills by putting it into your own words.
Refer to this week's Study Notes to ensure that you report any sources you use with academic integrity as you carry out this assignment. Remember to provide a reference list for any source(s) you rely on for this assignment.
Reference at least two of this week's Learning Resources to help you respond to this Discussion