The Open Access module offers a comprehensive insight into various aspects of Open Access.

Module objectives:

• Understanding the basic principles and advantages of Open Access
• Knowledge of the various publication channels and forms of Open Access
• Ability to choose the appropriate Open Access strategy for your own research results
• Awareness of legal and ethical aspects of Open Access publishing

Module content:

• Introduction to Open Access:
  • Definition and history of Open Access
  • Advantages and challenges of Open Access
• Publication channels:
  • Gold Open Access (first publication in Open Access journals)
  • Green Open Access (second publication in a repository)
  • Diamond Open Access
  • Bronze Open Access
  • Choosing where to publish:
  • Criteria for selecting a suitable journal or repository
  • Assessing the quality and reputation of open access platforms

Legal framework:

• Copyright and licensing models (e.g. Creative Commons)
• Contract terms and embargo rules

Language: German