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Citizen Science
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Citizen Science

This course provides an introduction to Citizen Science (CS) and offers practical guidance on participant coordination and community engagement. The course consists of two modules:

 

Introduction to Citizen Science (2 hours)

  • A foundational module for researchers interested in engaging the public in scientific research.
  • Covers the history of CS, participation levels, the ten principles of CS, its role in Open Science and tools to get started.

Participant Coordination and Community Engagement (2 hours)

  • An intermediate-level module building upon CS101.
  • Focuses on volunteer management, ethical considerations, communication strategies and inclusivity in CS projects.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the historical development and principles of Citizen Science.
  • Identify and evaluate Citizen Science methodologies and levels of participation.
  • Recognise ethical considerations and obtain ethical approval for CS research.
  • Develop strategies for recruiting and sustaining volunteer engagement.
  • Implement effective communication and two-way dialogue in CS projects.
  • Address inclusivity challenges, including working with indigenous and marginalised communities.
  • Apply CS as a method for societal impact and Open Science.

The course is designed for researchers at different career stages:

R1: First-Stage Researchers (e.g., PhD candidates)

  • Need foundational knowledge of CS methodologies and their application in research.
  • Interested in leveraging CS to expand the scale and impact of their work.
  • Face challenges related to time constraints and direct applicability of training to research.

R2: Recognised Researchers (e.g., Postdoctoral researchers)

  • Require a deeper understanding of CS and its practical implementation.
  • Expected to formulate concrete CS project ideas.
  • Motivated by societal impact and the desire for recognition in career progression.

R3: Established Researchers (e.g., Senior academics, project leaders)

  • Require advanced knowledge of Open Science and CS project design.
  • Expected to take leadership roles in CS initiatives.
  • Motivated by the potential for CS to enhance research impact and recognition.

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