Additional Information

Format

Web page

Scope

State or Province (US and Canada)

Region

Québec

Language

French

Notes

This page present the Code d’éthique (Code of Ethics) and the Normes Professionnelles (Professional Standards) for the Association des Archéologues du Québec. The Code of Ethics is organized into two parts: responsibility to the public and communities, and responsibilities to colleagues. The Standards include sections on preparation, data management, reporting and analysis, and dissemination of results.

The Board of Directors adopted the last amendment to the General Regulations on April 29, 2023, and at the General Meeting on June 17, 2023. Adoption of the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards at the General Meeting on June 26, 2021.

"Règlements généraux Association des archéologues du Québec (AAQ) Dernière modification des Règlements généraux adoptée par le conseil d’administration le 29 avril 2023 et lors de l’assemblée générale du 17 juin 2023. Adoption du Code d’éthique et des normes professionnelles lors de l’assemblée générale du 26 juin 2021."

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 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 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
• Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch
• 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
• Adequate Preparation
• Avoid, Discourage, and Report Unethical and Illegal Activity
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Continuity of Records
• Dishonesty, Exaggeration, Fraud, Deceit, and/or Misrepresentation
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Permissions
• Professional Qualification
• Professional Relationships and Communication
• Professional Standards
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups
• Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis
• Storage of Data, Specimens, and Records
• UNESCO