Ethics
The Dos and Don'ts of Text Recycling
To avoid text recycling in scientific writing, authors often rework text, which may deceptively frame content as original and create inconsistencies. Standard guidelines for text recycling are needed.
ASM Code of Ethics and Conduct
ASM members aim to uphold and advance the integrity and dignity of the profession and practice of the microbial sciences.
Have an Ethics, DEI or Compliance Concern?
ASM provides a hotline for staff, members, event attendees, vendors and the public to report complaints and/or unethical events.
2021 ASM Annual Ethics Report
In 2019 ASM centralized its ethics resources, policies, and procedures to provide greater uniformity in responding to ethics issues across the society.
ASM Events Code of Conduct
ASM is committed to providing an environment that promotes free expression and equal opportunities for all participants.
ASM Journals Publishing Ethics
ASM is committed to minimizing the impact of ethical transgressions on the scientific record.
All ASM Ethics Content
Browse all ASM content related to scientific and professional ethics.