Call for Papers:

Symposium: Perspectives on teaching reproducibility

 

20th June 2023, Sheffield, UK

Organisers: University of Sheffield (Sheffield Methods Institute, Open Research Working Group and University Library) and Project TIER

 

Reproducibility has gained a lot of attention in research and many disciplines have adopted policies recognizing the value of open scholarship. The teaching of reproducible methods has received somewhat less attention, but is no less important. Some excellent examples are documented in the November 2022 issue of Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education, where a number of instructors reflect on "Teaching reproducibility and responsible workflow" and how to embed reproducible workflows, data management and transparent reporting in courses and programmes. 
 

This symposium will focus on taught programmes (both undergraduate and postgraduate), which have not so far received as much attention in the debate on open scholarship as research programmes. We will discuss the importance of teaching principles of open science and doing reproducible research, and the ways in which this might be achieved. 


We are looking for speakers who would like to share their perspectives and experiences of teaching reproducible research. The call is open to:

  • lecturers and teaching instructors, including graduate teaching assistants

  • course leaders 

  • programme coordinators

  • librarians

  • learning technologists and other professional colleagues.

We encourage colleagues from various disciplines to join the discussion of what lessons can be learnt, and what practices transferred from places where teaching reproducible research has already become standard.

Please submit an abstract of 250 words for a 20 minute presentation, or of 500 words for longer presentations of 40 minutes using this form by 24th January 2023.

 

The Symposium is a part of a three day event on ‘Teaching Reproducible Research and Open Science’, 20-22 June 2023, the University of Sheffield. Day 2 is a workshop on teaching transparent methods of empirical research, and Day 3 individual or small group in-person consultations with Project TIER Directors. Speakers are welcome to attend the other days of the event or just the symposium.


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