Preparing Citizen Science Projects: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
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Learn from a 34-minute talk exploring the intricacies of organizing and implementing successful citizen science research projects, drawing from fourteen years of hands-on experience with students and laypeople. Discover practical insights into appropriate teaching methods for non-professionals, setting realistic project outcomes, and navigating logistical, ideological, and interpersonal challenges. Examine real-world examples from ISRAE fieldwork teams and citizenedgesceince.net initiatives, covering crucial aspects like pilot data collection, group dynamics management, goal-setting strategies, trauma exposure considerations, and democratic participation in research. Gain valuable perspectives on using tools like the Mesa App while understanding how to maintain scientific rigor in community-based research projects.
Syllabus
Introduction
Background
Lessons Learned
Pilot Data
Group Dynamics
Share the Goal
Trauma Exposure
Mesa App
Democracy
Application
Taught by
Society for Scientific Exploration