Instructions for learners
This session delves into the pillars of open science such as open access to publications, data, and educational resources, along with citizen science and open science policies. It also covers the historical milestones of the open access movement and the relevant European and Spanish legal frameworks. By the end of this material participants participant will find relevant references and expert's video sessions. The course concludes with a quiz to assess understanding of the content.
Training Goals
In this session, the learners should be able to:
- Understand what open science is, its implications, aims and concepts, and how this new paradigm has evolved through the development of information and communication technologies and calls for free, open access to content and data.
- Understand the advantages of sharing research data and using shared data in a doctoral thesis project.
- Learn about the research support services available in the Catalan research system to enable researchers to implement open science in their work.
Course Structure
Details:
- Duration: 10 hours
- Focus: Concepts, policies, and services supporting open science.
- Self Assessment questionnaire
Learning Outcomes
The learners will:
- Gain knowledge of open science and its paradigm shift.
- Understand the impact of policies on scientific behavior.
- Learn about the scientific services provided in the Catalan research system.
Prerequisites
Learners are expected to have:
- Basic understanding of scientific research processes.
- Familiarity with the concepts of data management and publication.
- Awareness of the ethical considerations in scientific research.