Additional Information

Format

Web page/PDF

Scope

National

Region

US

Language

English

Notes

The AAPA provides a Code of Ethics, links to ethics resources, and policies regarding sexual and other harrassment. The Code details the ethical responsibilities of physical anthropologists in the areas of research, teaching, and applied work.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Integrity of Research Methodology
• Maintaining Continuity of Records
• Procedures for Field Survey or Excavation
• Specimen and Research Record Storage

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment

Keywords & Terms

• Academic Integrity and/or Plagiarism
• Accountability
• Adequate and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
• Anti-Commercialization
• Burials and Human Remains
• Confidentiality
• Conflicts of Interest
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Do No Harm
• Employer/Client Relationships
• Equity and Representation; Discrimination and Harassment
• Informed Consent
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Professional Relationships and Communication
• Professional Standards
• Promotion of Archaeological Research/Archaeology as Scientific Discipline
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
• Standards of Training and Student/Teacher Responsibilities
• Transparency