Title: Module 3: Assignment answers
Course: Teaching Open Science and Research Data Management for Undergraduates > Section: Module 3: Copyright, Licences & Open Source Software

1. Search the internet for an image you could use in your thesis (imaginary or real). Find out what rights you have to use it and record whether you can use it and, if so, under what license. Add the image to your answer and write a caption with appropriate reference to it.

*** It is impossible to give a standard answer to this question - find out yourself! ***

2. What are the differences between traditional copyright and open licensing in research?

Example answer:

Traditional copyright grants the owner exclusive rights to copy, distribute, adapt, display, and perform a creative work, typically for a limited period. In contrast, an open license allows access, reuse, and redistribution of a work, often with minimal or no restrictions, depending on the specific license.

3. True or false statements. If false, correct the statements.

a. One of the benefits of using open-source software in research is reducing the costs associated with commercial software. (True)

b. Collaborative research platforms do not support shared document editing or project management tools. (False: Collaborative research platforms support shared document editing or project management tools)

c. Version control is useful in research for maintaining the integrity of the codebase and documenting the progression of a project. (True)