What does open research mean for modern researchers?
Hi. I can certainly see the benefits of open research. I also agree that it may allow for better quality research. I can envision an opportunity of collaboration where researchers can work together with others that may provide new insight or approaches. This process could be a bonus for researchers as their work becomes more 'mainstream' (i.e., increasing visibility) and improves their ability to conduct new research (i.e., accessing funding for further studies). Are we there yet? Is Open Access necessary or an improvement? I am not sure. I can see where it makes sense in a lot of areas. Hmm. I think I need to think about that a bit more and explore the advantages and disadvantages. Thanks!
Hi Christine, great question. While reading for this weeks topic I discovered that some researchers funded by the Govt of Canada are required to share their research (once complete) in an open forum to help promote collaboration and future discoveries. It seems that in some cases, the decision may be taken out of the hands of the researchers themselves if they want public support for their work.
