Citizen/Community Science

This training provides the definition of citizen/community science and explains different levels of engagement in citizen/community science. The relevance of citizen/community science for health research is also discussed.

Icon: learning outcomes By the end of this training, learners should::

Be able to define citizen/community science,
Understand the significance of citizen/community science,
Understand the different levels of public participation in citizen/community science;
Know where to find learning resources and guidelines if they want to start citizen/community science projects
Be familiar with citizen science platforms

Training outline

Different ways of engaging citizens and communities in scholarly research
Types of citizen/community science activities
Determining whether citizen/community science is an appropriate approach for a particular type of research
Advantages and risks associated with citizen/community science projects
Ethical considerations in citizen/community science
Citizen science platforms