Responsible research: publications, data, metrics and merits

  • 2-2 ECTS credits
  • 920003J
General and transferable skills study of doctoral education (optional)

Education information

Implementation date

Dates are found in the Study Guide.

Enrollment period

-

Education type

General and transferable skills studies

Alternativity of education

Optional

Location

Other

Online link

Study Guide

Enrollment and further information

Education description

Finding scientific information and the most important databases. Reference management. Evaluation based on scientific publications. Visibility of researchers and research. Choosing publication channel. Responsible science, open access publishing, and managing of research data.

After completing the course the students

  • are able to find the most important and high-impact international literature on their research subject
  • are familiar with the publishing practices in their field of study and know how to evaluate the importance of scientific publications
  • understand the issues associated with responsible science and the managing of research data
  • know how to apply what they have learned in the publishing process of an academic dissertation and/or article.

The course unit is held in the autumn semester, during period II, and in the spring semester, during period IV. It is recommended to complete the course at the beginning of the doctoral studies.

Lectures and guided exercises 12h. Web course 27h, self-study 15h.

Last updated: 13.11.2024