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Get Responsible Science Certified!

This questionnaire and scoring tool can help guide students in reflecting on the ethical, social, and environmental aspects of their projects, encouraging a more responsible and thoughtful approach to science and research. It's also a valuable educational tool, fostering awareness and understanding of the importance of responsible science practices.

Here below is a questionnaire to evaluate if a project aligns with responsible science principles involves asking targeted questions that reflect ethical conduct, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, inclusivity, transparency, and the long-term impact of the project. Here's a proposed questionnaire with a scoring tool to determine if a project can be considered "Responsible Science Certified."

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Responsible Science Tool

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Questionnaire for Responsible Science Certification

Instructions: Rate each question on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 for "Nope," 2 for "Maybe a little," 3 for "Hmm, not sure," 4 for "Yep, I think so," and 5 for "Absolutely!"

Being Good and Fair (Ethical Conduct)

Did I make sure my project is super fair and doesn't hurt anyone or anything?
Have I thought about what could go wrong and tried to fix it?

Helping People and the Planet (Social Responsibility)

Is my project helping solve a problem that makes things better for people or animals?
Did I ask others what they think about my project to make it better?

Earth is Our Friend (Environmental Stewardship)

Did I make sure my project is nice to our planet and doesn't harm nature?
Is my project doing something cool for the Earth, like helping plants, animals, or making less trash?

Everyone Gets to Play (Inclusivity)

Does my project make sure everyone can join in, no matter how different we are?
Have I checked that my project doesn't leave anyone out or make them feel bad?

Sharing is Caring (Transparency and Accountability)

Am I ready to share how I did my project and what I found out, even if things didn't go as planned?
Have I thought about who can help make sure my project does good things and not bad things?

Thinking Ahead (Long-term Impact)

Did I think about how my project could help not just now, but also in the future?
Does my project help make sure the world is a cool place for everyone, even kids who aren't born yet?

Now lets review results

Scoring Tool

Add up your scores. If you get:

48-60: You're a Super-Duper Responsible Scientist! Your project is awesome at being good for everyone and everything.
36-47: You're on Your Way! Your project is pretty good, but let's see if we can make it even better.
24-35: Got Some Homework! Your project has a good start, but we need to make sure it's good for people and the planet.
Below 24: Time for a Superhero Team-Up! Let's find ways to make your project super responsible with a little help from friends.

Welcome to AI Social Incubator - Responsible Science Tool!