Topic 5 2016, Page 5

(Source: Picture created by me) Be it in which industry, content producers will always contemplate the same issue in their minds: Should I let my work be accessible to all? There is no right or wrong answer in this scenario as there will always be two sides to the picture. But it boils down to whether users abuse the system that leads to further arguments on whether materials should be made online freely. Continue reading →

Source: ru.za.libguides.com/OpenAccess After reading my course mates’ posts on Open Access, I have better understanding of how the access can affect both content producers and a wide range of users. In my post, I concentrated on educational and academic aspects, but my friends’ posts have caused me to consider another group of people that are also affected by open access- music producers. Continue reading →

With inputs from Li Ting and Mogan, this post offers a deeper understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of making materials freely available online. Here’s what you need to know: Discovery of Knowledge is accelerated In my previous post I talked about open content in the context of academic research. Continue reading →

(Source: https://pixabay.com/) After reading through the various blogs on Topic 5, I observed that generally everybody supports open access of research. Typically citing “pros outweighing cons”. However, there are almost no suggestions to how to tackle the ‘cons’ of open access. And if a paywall model can be made sustainable. Can a paywall model be the future of research journals? (Source: https://pixabay. Continue reading →

The concept of open access can be integrated into a lot of things that are available on the internet. A lot of discussions have occurred on whether or not implementing this concept will take away the livelihood and motivation of individuals. The concept of making content free and available for everyone to use has many consequences at the same time can provide benefits. Continue reading →

My comment on Nobusato’s post (200 words) My comment on Jul’s post (151 words) After reading many of my classmates’ posts, I realise that instead of giving the overview of ALL disadvantages & advantages, instead I have only talked about few points only. Continue reading →

The idea of open access (OA) is not only limited to academic aspects. When I was 15, I started a tumblr account. I was weak(er) in photoshop and wanted to create a blog to contain my obsession over a kpop boy group, SHINee. Being ignorant about plagiarism, I posted graphics and gifs created by other users without any credits. I was soon targeted by the fandom and I resorted to closing down the blog. From then on, I found out about the concept of ‘plagiarism’. Continue reading →

  What is Open Access?  Open Access (OA) is the free, immediate, online availability of information coupled with the rights to use these information fully in the digital environment. Open Access gives anyone the opportunity to use these information; for a greater good and turn these ideas into breakthroughs in life. Content producers are the ones who produce these contents and share these contents online. Open Access is a life-saver. Continue reading →

There are two properties of online content in the digital web, Paid Access and Open Access. Like their names, Paid Access represents online content that are only available for users who have paid for it and Open Access represents online content that are able to be viewed for free to all users (Editage, 2015). This post is focused on Open Access’ pros and cons. Video taken Open Access Explained! from via Youtube Open Access has been a hot debate in this era of digital web (theguardian. Continue reading →

Publication fees are not borne purely by authors, but are shared by the many organizations whose missions depend on the broadest possible dissemination and communication of scientific discoveries. This begs the question, “are the materials written by a content producer truly free in the first place?” Open Access is the free, immediate, online availability of research articles coupled with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment. Continue reading →