Introduction to Open Science
Description
The Introduction to Open Science course offers an overview of the fundamental principles underpinning this emerging approach to scientific research. Throughout the course, students will explore the historical evolution of Open Science, its benefits for the research community, and the challenges of its implementation. Key topics will be addressed, such as open access to scientific publications, responsible management of research data, the use of collaborative tools, and the promotion of transparency and scientific reproducibility. Furthermore, the technical and cultural barriers that hinder its adoption will be analyzed. This course is part of the Open Science training pathway designed by the Rey Juan Carlos University Library (BURJC), available on URJCx, which also includes the courses: Open Access, BURJC-Digital, Open Data (PGD and e-science Data), and Open Educational Resources (OER).
Collaborating entities
This course has been funded by the María de Guzmán Call for the Promotion of Excellence in Scientific Research, within its Line 2 of support for Open Science, which aims to strengthen institutional digital infrastructures and promote interoperability and Open Access to scientific knowledge.
What you will learn
The "Introduction to Open Science" course is designed to provide students with a basic, introductory understanding of the principles, benefits, and challenges associated with Open Science. The course covers:
- Concept and evolution of Open Science, from its origins to its current role in research
- Open access to scientific publications, as a means to democratize knowledge
- Open Data Management, including its organization, preservation and reuse
- Collaborative tools that facilitate networking and scientific transparency
- Benefits of Open Science, such as increased impact and visibility of research
- Challenges and barriers, both technical and cultural, that its implementation faces
Training itinerary
This course is part of an Open Science training program designed by the URJC library (BURJC), which includes the following courses that will be available on URJCx:
- Introduction to Open Science
- Open Access
- BURJC-Digital
- Open data (PGD and e-scienceData) and OER
It is recommended to complete all the courses in the itinerary to acquire a complete and practical vision of Open Science and its application in the academic and scientific field.
Requirements
- No prior knowledge is necessary, as this is an introductory course aimed at people who have an interest in cross-cutting aspects related to Open Science.
- Given the general nature of the course, no prior qualification is required, although it may be considered especially interesting for research staff at URJC.
Faculty
Fernando Silva Sánchez
King Juan Carlos University
Since 2008, he has served as administrator of the BURJC Digital institutional repository, leading its technical and strategic management. Throughout these years, he has actively participated in working groups at both the regional and national levels, contributing to the development and strengthening of policies and best practices in the field of scientific repositories.
Since 2022, he has collaborated closely with the BURJC training group, promoting initiatives aimed at training and supporting the university community in the use and benefit of the institutional repository.
biblioteca.proyectoeciencia@urjc.es
Luis Hernández Cobos, as Library Assistant Technician in Central Services, and Isabel Hernández Martínez, as Research Project Staff hired under the María de Guzmán Call for the Promotion of Excellence in Scientific Research, within its Line 2 of support for Open Science, and Marisa Segundo Martín, collaborated in the development of the materials for this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of audience might be interested in taking the course?
Students, Technical, Management and Administration and Services Staff (PTGAS) and Teaching and Research Staff (PDI) of the URJC who wish to acquire knowledge about transversal aspects related to Open Science such as its main characteristics, elements, benefits and challenges.
What am I going to learn?
You will gain a basic but solid understanding of the fundamental principles of Open Science, including its historical evolution, key principles, and practical application in academia. You will learn about Open Access to scientific publications, the responsible management of open data, the use of collaborative tools, and the benefits these practices bring to research, such as improved visibility, impact, and transparency.
What can it be used for?
This training will be especially useful if you are starting out in research or if you wish to incorporate open practices into your academic projects. It will allow you to meet the requirements of calls for proposals and funding agencies that promote open knowledge, improve the management of your research data, collaborate more efficiently with other professionals, and prepare you to continue with the complete Open Science training program offered by BURJC through URJCx.
- 4 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- 5 Hours
- Module I: What is Open Science?4
- Module II: Elements of Open Science4
- Module III: Benefits of Open Science3
- Module IV: Challenges of Open Science4
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