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Developing an open educational resource for open research: Protocol for the PaPOR TRAIL project
Sophia Egan1, Mary Tobin1, Brendan Palmer1,2
1School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
HRB Open Research
|December 28, 2020
Summary
This project develops an open educational resource (OER) for undergraduate and master's students on open research principles and practices. The PaPOR TRaIL initiative aims to enhance research transparency and equip early-career researchers with essential skills.
Area of Science:
- Educational Science
- Research Methodology
- Academic Integrity
Background:
- Open research practices enhance transparency and accessibility throughout the research lifecycle.
- Existing open research initiatives primarily target senior researchers, leaving a gap for early-career students.
- There is a critical need for accessible educational resources on open research for undergraduate and master's students across various disciplines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an Open Educational Resource (OER) titled Principles and Practices of Open Research: Teaching, Research, Impact, and Learning (PaPOR TRaIL).
- The OER aims to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in open research for undergraduate and master's students.
- To promote core research values and transferable competencies in ethical and trustworthy research conduct.
Main Methods:
- Stage 1: Conduct interviews and surveys with students and supervisors to assess current knowledge, attitudes, and needs regarding open research and OER.
- Stage 2: Develop OER content and delivery strategies based on Stage 1 findings and established best practices in open research education.
- Stage 3: Evaluate the OER's usability, learning experience, and outcomes through student and supervisor feedback to guide revisions.
Main Results:
- The project is currently in its developmental stages, with data collection and OER content creation underway.
- Initial engagement through interviews and surveys is informing the design of the OER.
- The iterative feedback process in Stage 3 will ensure the final OER is effective and meets user needs.
Conclusions:
- The PaPOR TRaIL project will yield an evidence-based OER for open research education.
- Educating students in open research fosters essential ethical conduct and transferable skills valuable both within and beyond academia.
- Improved open research education benefits students, institutions, and the broader scientific community by promoting trustworthy and impactful research.
