The 2019 National Academies report "Open Science by Design: Realizing a Vision for 21st Century Research" discusses the global research enterprise and the movement of its stakeholders towards an Open Science ecosytem. The report probes the motivations and limitations of allowing free access [Open Access] to scholarly publications, the data from scholarly research, and the methodologies, including code or algorithms that were used to generate these data. Openness and sharing of information are critical factors that enable scientific progress and the effective functioning of the research enterprise. Note: recent passage of (H.R. 4174) and enactment (Jan. 15, 2019) of the "Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary Government Data Act" supports NASEM's Open Science report. (This information is taken from the detail page when the material was submitted to MERLOT.)
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
This could be used as a homework assignment focusing on questions such as: Why is access to scientific research important? What open science resources are available to researchers and how can these be used? How do we transition to using and developing open science resources? It could also be used for lectures, research work, seminars, thesis.
Technical Requirements:
None. Ability to read the book online for download for free.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
1. To share scholarly information.
2. To make the availability and usability of scholarly publications free.
3. To provide data results for research.
Target Student Population:
Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic understanding of the research process.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This is a report that was composed by the National Academies and it is well-written and supported by research findings. The content is appropriate and it was easy to locate information.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This resource offers quality information about open science. This resource would be effective in helping old and new researchers understand the potential of open science resources. The teaching and learning goals are clearly defined and the material promotes conceptual understanding.
Concerns:
It might be difficult to easily use the material for assessment.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The material is organized by chapter links. It also allows users to search for key concepts in the text. It is available for free as a download or reading online. Options are available to purchase a paperback book or ebook. The site has a clear and consistent layout and it is easy to navigate.
Concerns:
None.
Creative Commons:
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