Introduction to Open Science

Course Description

Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of Open Science with this comprehensive introductory course. Designed for researchers, academics, and professionals across various disciplines, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a more visible, effective, and impactful researcher in today's digital age.

What Students Will Learn

• The fundamental principles and objectives of Open Science
• Effective research data management and sharing strategies
• Open Access publishing methods and their impact
• FAIR software practices for research reproducibility
• Citizen science concepts and implementation
• Techniques to increase research visibility and impact
• Strategies for linking publications, data, software, and methods
• Understanding and overcoming barriers to open research sharing

Pre-requisites

• Basic professional knowledge of scientific publishing practices and research processes
• Professional knowledge of research data management
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Course Content

• Introduction to Open Science principles and objectives
• Research Data Management and FAIR data sharing
• Open Access publishing models and strategies
• FAIR software practices for research reproducibility
• Citizen science concepts and implementation
• Techniques to increase research visibility and impact
• Social media usage for research dissemination
• Linking research outputs (publications, data, software, methods)
• Applying persistent identifiers and metadata to research results
• Understanding usage rights and licensing for open research

Target Audience

• PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and professors
• Government researchers
• Commercial enterprise researchers
• MSc and BSc students interested in Open Science principles
• Professionals seeking to enhance their research impact and visibility

Real-World Applications

Graduates of this course will be well-equipped to:

• Implement Open Science practices in their daily research routines
• Increase the visibility and impact of their research through effective data sharing and Open Access publishing
• Develop FAIR software practices to enhance research reproducibility
• Engage citizens in research projects through citizen science initiatives
• Navigate the evolving landscape of Open Science policies in academic and professional settings
• Enhance collaboration opportunities by making research more accessible and transparent
• Improve the overall quality and reliability of their research outputs

Syllabus