Slide showing the CAREFUL principles, explaining the acronym in English. On the left, the initial letters, then an icon, then an explanatory text: Title line: Be CAREFUL Subtitle: when dealing with research that may be ideologically compromised List: C - magnifying glass - Contextualization. Place all sources, objects, and data within their proper historical, political, and ideological context. Avoid dehistoricized use. A - yellow triangle with exclamation mark - Awareness. Be alert to the origins and potential misuse of materials - is it shaped by fascist or racist ideology? R - handshake - Responsibility. Take active responsibility for the ethical handling and communication of ideologically sensitive research. E - Scales - Ethics. Apply strict ethical standards - especially when dealing with human remains, racialized data, or victim narratives. F - Microscope - Factual Rigor. Maintain scholarly integrity; examine biased assumptions or inherited classifications critically. U - Brain - Understanding. Deepen the historical and disciplinary understanding of how academia can be influenced by ideology. L - Heart - Legacy Sensitivity. Acknowledge the lasting impact of research materials on individuals, communities, and contemporary discourse.
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The magic of acronyms. Part 3: CAREFUL

In the first two parts of this series, I discussed two well-established and widely used sets of principles for contemporary scientific work: FAIR and CARE. I showed how condensing them […]