Some advice for instructors who might consider using role-playing in teaching ethics in engineering and science.

Brummel, B. J., Gunsalus, C. K., Anderson, K. L., & Loui, M. C. (2010). Development of role-play scenarios for teaching responsible conduct of research. Science and Engineering Ethics, 16(3), 573–589. doi: 10.1007/s11948-010-9221-7. The role-play scenarios are available online in the Ethics CORE site (http://www.nationalethicscenter.org/) and at the Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Research (http://www.onlineethics.org/).

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Harris, C. E., Pritchard, M. S., & Rabins, M. J. (2005). Engineering ethics: concepts and cases, 3rd ed. Belmont, Calif.: Thomson Wadsworth. The "Parkville" case is online at http://wadsworth.com/philosophy_d/templates/student_resources/0534605796_harris/cases/Cases/case13.htm

Hertel, J. P., & Millis, B. J. (2002). Using simulations to promote learning in higher education: an introduction. Sterling, Va.: Stylus Publishing.

Kraus, R. (2008). You must participate: violating research ethical principles through role-play. College Teaching, 56(3), 131–136. doi: 10.3200/CTCH.56.3.131-136.

Loui, M. C. (2006). Role playing in an engineering ethics class. Online Ethics Center for Engineering, 6/19/2006, National Academy of Engineering, Accessed: May 22, 2011 www.onlineethics.org/Education/instructguides/loui2.aspx

Loui, M. C. (2009). What can students learn from an extended role-play simulation on technology and society? Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 29(1), 37–47. doi: 10.1177/0270467608328710.

Seiler, S. N., Brummel, B. J., Anderson, K. L., Kim, K. J., Wee, S., Gunsalus, C. K., & Loui, M. C. (in press). Outcomes assessment of role-play scenarios for teaching responsible conduct of research. Accountability in Research, to appear.

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