Open Research and Public Participation in Science

What could individuals without formal research training contribute to research work? This lesson looks into the motivations options and structures for inviting contribution from outside the research community. 

After completing this lesson, you will: 

• Be aware of different ways research can open towards different participants 
  
• Know of examples and tools for more open participation in research 
  
• Be able to start designing research that engages with the public in a new way