This resource is a part of a set of teaching support materials for DORA’s Introduction to Responsible Research Assessment Course. Find the rest of these resources here.
DORA’s Introduction to Responsible Research Assessment Course is an approachable, entry-level course to anyone seeking to learn about responsible research assessment. The Course provides a foundational understanding of research assessment reform, including lessons that cover: what is research assessment, what are the issues with traditional assessment practices, how is responsible research assessment addresses those issues, and practical examples of how responsible research assessment can be applied in the real world. This PowerPoint slide deck is an accompaniment to the Teaching Support Guide.
This Teaching Support Guide and accompanying PowerPoint slide decks were created to help trainers use the course for training and guided discussions. It includes an overview of key takeaways from each lesson, suggestions for how to approach teaching each lesson, discussion questions, and a short slide deck to help trainers incorporate lesson concepts into their materials.
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This short deck of slides was created to help trainers incorporate lesson concepts into their materials. Look in the speaker notes for guidance based on the lesson content, ideas for discussion questions, and links to resources.
These slides are based on the content of Lesson 3 and build on the content of Lessons 1 and 2. These slides introduce the audience to traditional assessment approaches and examples of quantitative indicators that are commonly misused. They include five guiding principles for the responsible use of metrics and explore how personal and systemic biases influence assessment decisions. Lesson 3 is ideal for learners who are unfamiliar with traditional assessment approaches and new to research assessment and responsible research assessment.