Research Sharing
Publishing Resources
Open Access (OA) is a term usually applied to academic or scholarly writing published in a way that is freely available for anyone to read. Practically speaking, this usually means the digital document is available for download and is not stored behind a paywall requiring the reader to purchase access, whether individually or through subscription. Often, authors and/or publishers will apply a Creative Commons license to an OA publication to explain which rights are reserved and which uses are available to readers. Although a growing number of academic books are published OA, it is most commonly encountered when publishing in academic journals.
A data sharing plan (DMS Plan) outlines how scientific data will be managed, preserved, and shared with the broader research community. It's a document that describes data types, data formats, data access and distribution, and associated timelines, as well as outlining responsibilities for data management and sharing.
Copyright is the area of law that governs how original works of creators can be used by others. It is a type of intellectual property law, as are trademark law and patent law.* Almost any form of creative expression containing a level of originality is copyrightable.
*Note: Although certain cases may involve multiple types of intellectual property law, each area of law is distinct in what it governs. Copyright law does not affect trademark or patent law and vice versa.
Resources and information for proper citations and avoiding plagiarism