Source: Goudeseune, L., Eggermont, H., Groom, Q., Le Roux, X., Paleco, C., Roy, H.E., van Noordwijk,
C.G.E. (2020). BiodivERsA Citizen Science Toolkit For Biodiversity Scientists. BiodivERsA report, 44 pp.
Citizen Science Toolkit for Biodiversity Scientists
The objective of this BiodivERsA toolkit is to inform scientists working in the fields of biodiversity and, more generally, in environmental sciences, about the potential benefits of Citizen Science, and to provide a summary of the rationale to develop Citizen Science, current best practices, and useful resources in the field.
It is aimed at researchers and scientists involved in research projects where Citizen Science could be used for data collection or public/stakeholder engagement (or where existing Citizen Science data could be used). It is expected that this could help scientists to better consider the different dimensions and potential of Citizen Science as part of their research projects.
Using examples from a variety of projects, including but not restricted to BiodivERsA-funded projects, this
toolkit aims to improve the understanding of Citizen Science practices and overcome potential barriers in
research projects.
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