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A final UOSM2008 reflection

May 26, 2017

As a Web Scientist, I’ve really appreciated the interdisciplinary aspect of UOSM2008, allowing me to engage with peers from a variety of academic backgrounds. I’ve also enjoyed the diversity of topics covered. Prior to the start of the module, I hadn’t come across the concept of digital “visitors” and “residents” but after researching I could … More A final UOSM2008 reflection

Open Access – A reflection

May 12, 2017

The fifth and final topic has proved to be extremely thought provoking which I must say came as a surprise. After a comment from Ji, I explained how I felt OA (Open Access) was ethically sound, when done correctly. The discussion also solidified how OA should be a choice and not a requirement for authors. … More Open Access – A reflection

The advantages and disadvantages of an open access approach towards content production

May 5, 2017

How often do you encounter the issue outlined in the above video? In the past, concerns have been raised over increasing amounts of research content becoming exclusively accessible through ‘content paywalls’ (Lepitak, 2013). Today, I feel this fear has come to light, as can be seen with the development of tools such as http://www.unpaywall.org which trawl … More The advantages and disadvantages of an open access approach towards content production