Understanding Knowledge Commons Flashcard

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What does collaboration in a knowledge commons involve?

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Community members contributing, sharing, and co-creating knowledge.

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How does a knowledge commons encourage diversity?

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By encouraging contributions from a wide variety of individuals, organizations, or cultures.

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What is Creative Commons?

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A licensing system that allows creators to share their works.

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Which of the following is a key feature of a knowledge commons?

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Open Access.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a knowledge commons?

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A private, subscription-based database.

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What is a knowledge commons?

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A shared resource where community members collaborate to create and share knowledge.

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Why is Open Access important in knowledge commons?

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It allows anyone to access and use knowledge freely.

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What role do community members play in a knowledge commons?

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They contribute, share, and co-create knowledge.

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How can knowledge commons benefit society?

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By promoting collaboration and sharing of diverse ideas.

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What is the difference between proprietary and open access?

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Proprietary restricts access, while open access allows free use.