We run regular online presentations by guest speakers on different aspects of research. Recordings of past webinars are also available.
A collaboration between the Indigenous Research Network and the RMIT University Library, hear from Professor Gary Thomas, Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous Education, Research and Engagement, and Professor Matt Duckham, Director Information in Society Enabling Impact Platform (EIP), as they discuss and explore considerations and ethical implications inherent in open research practices involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
In addition, we’ll gain insights from Indigenous researchers as we delve into the principles of ethical research. We’ll explore how to respect and uphold the integrity of Traditional Knowledge and cultural heritage in data sharing, publishing, citation practices and the ethical navigation required when working with Indigenous knowledge.
The Kaleide Theatre is located in Building 8, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
Date, time & place: May 1, 2.00pm - 3.30pm at the Kaleide Theatre, and live streamed.
Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay
Open research is “scholarly research that is collaborative, transparent and reproducible and whose outputs are publicly available” (European Commission, 2018, p. 4)
Open research applies to the entire research cycle, not just open access publishing. Open research extends to all disciplines and types of research, inclusive of protocols, data, code, software, publications, and more. Many elements of the research lifecycle can be made open, transparent, and reproducible.
"What is Open Research?" by Wellcome Trust is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. (2018). OSPP-REC : Open Science Policy Platform Recommendations, https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/5b05b687-907e-11e8-8bc1-01aa75ed71a1/language-en
The principles of open research will be reflected in the policies of public funders and organisations that promote greater public access to research. The principles apply to all researchers and all disciplines, and are:
'Open means anyone can freely access, use, modify, and share for any purpose' (The Open Definition)
The outputs of research, including publications, research data and software code, should be shared under an open licence wherever possible, in order to maximise opportunities for their consultation and re-use by others.
Examples of open licences include:
The Creative Commons licence suite includes versions with Non-Commercial and No-Derivatives terms. These are not open licences, because of the restrictions the terms place on re-use. But if the material cannot be made available under an open licence, it is still wise to publish under a standard licence that offers the closest approximation. CC BY-NC may not be an open licence, but it grants broad permission for use in research and teaching and other non-commercial activities.
"Open definition" by Open Knowledge Foundation is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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