What’s the course about?
This self-paced course covers what transparency and reproducibility in research are, why they are important, what steps you can take to make your research transparent and reproducible, and the limitations on doing so.
It consists of a series of videos – mostly animated videos and some video talks from experts – with short exercises for enhancing your learning and an assignment. In total, it will take 3-5 hours to complete.
The course is aimed at early-career researchers but is relevant to researchers at all stages.
Why should I take the course?
Making your research transparent will improve its credibility and maximise its potential for impact. As funders, publishers and institutions increasingly expect research to be practised openly – from study preregistration to open data – this course will arm you with the knowledge you need to make your research transparent and (where appropriate) reproducible, in line with the expectations for researchers set out in UCL’s Statement on Transparency in Research.
Will I be rewarded for doing the course?
If you complete the course, you will receive a digital badge microcredential (what’s that?), which you can use on your CV, profile or email signature. The badge not only gives you recognition for completing the course, it can help to demonstrate your commitment to transparency and rigour in your research. If you are a UCL student, you can also add the training to the UCL Research Log to receive points.
