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Citizen Science Starters Kit

The starters kit exists of different modules:

• Module I – Start to learn about citizen science. This first module reflects upon the different terms and characteristics used to describe citizen science. The benefits of citizen science research are listed, and the diversity of the field is illustrated with case studies in all scientific branches and disciplines.

• Module II – Determine if citizen science is right for your research. Before you initiate a citizen science project, you should reflect whether it is suitable for your research. This module provides some reflective questions as well as decisions frameworks to figure out the suitability of a citizen science approach.

• Module III – Crucial design factors for successful citizen science: This last module presents crucial design factors for planning and developing your citizen science research (project).

Reference: Veeckman, C., Keersmaekers, F., Verbrugge, K. & Livemont, E. (2022). The citizen science starters kit. Getting started with citizen science. Published by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6701888

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