Open Science (10SMSTS-515/516)

Open Access Basics (10SMSTS-515)

Description

The introductory course „Open Access Basics“ introduces students to the field of Open Science with a specific focus on Open Access - the online availability of articles and books. They learn about the newest developments in the publication landscape, how to access materials behind a paywall, explore the characteristics of Open Access and the difference to publications in traditional subscription-based journals. Publication versions and legal aspects of publishing will also be discussed, as well as the impact that Open Access can have on society. The introductory course is intended for bachelor and master students who have little or no prior knowledge of Open Access. The course takes place as a half-day on-site event with online learning components before and after the course.

Target group

BA, MA

ECTS Credit

1 ECTS

Course catalogue

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Introduction to Research Data Management (10SMSTS-516)

Description

This introductory course on research data management (RDM) familiarizes students with important aspects and components of RDM and the data lifecycle. The course will also teach about data repositories, including how to find and cite existing data from such repositories, and about some of the legal aspects of data reuse and sharing, e.g. data licenses. After the end of this course, students are able to plan their own research data management. The introductory course is intended for bachelor students, master students and also PhD students who have little or no prior knowledge of research data management. The course takes place as a half-day face-to-face event with online learning components before and after the course. The online preparatory tasks need to be completed before the day-event.