Open science practices
This module equips learners to align their citizen science endeavours with the best practices of open science. It begins with an examination of how to integrate open science standards in publication, data management, and public outreach, utilizing the Data Charter for Citizen Science. Learners will explore the benefits of open science across multiple domains, understand the principles of FAIR data, and learn to apply the 5-star open data system to their projects. The module also tackles important considerations of privacy, ethics, data hygiene, and standards. An interactive session brings the module together, where learners will apply their knowledge to manage data, handle volunteer management, and implement effective communication strategies.
1. Data management and open science practices in citizen science projects
This module instructs learners on aligning their citizen science projects with OS standards. It delves into the Data Charter for Citizen Science, covering essential elements like FAIR data principles, privacy, ethics, and data hygiene, to ensure responsible and effective data practices. The module also introduces the 5-star open data concept, guiding learners through the application of open data and OS principles to enhance the integrity and impact of their research.
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How? |
Why? |
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The benefits of open science |
Going over an array of benefits across five domains |
Explaining to the learner why it is worth following the course |
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Components of open science |
Using UNESCO’s open science chart to give insight into the many aspects of OS |
Demonstrating that there are many reasons for integrating OS and CS |
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What is FAIR data? |
FAIR data principles and why they are important to CS |
Demonstrating that there are many reasons for implementing the FAIR data standards in citizen science projects |
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The 5-star open data and the open attitude |
Introducing the 5-star open data ladder and the open attitude |
Enabling participants to place their data management plan on the 5-star open data ladder |
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The Data Charter for Citizen Science: Privacy and ethics |
Introducing the Data Charter for Citizen Science and issues pertaining to privacy and ethics |
Enabling participants to incorporate reflections about privacy and ethics into their project planning |
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The Data Charter for Citizen Science: Data hygiene, standards, and formats |
The Data Charter for Citizen Science on data hygiene, standards, and formats |
Enabling participants to incorporate relevant standards and formats into their data management plan |
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The Data Charter for Citizen Science: Data management |
Overview of data protocols, metadata management, data standards, and data evaluation |
Enabling participants to learn from best practices in data management |
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