Sharing your research data allows your peers to validate your findings and build on your results, which is why it's increasingly required by funders and publishers. But many researchers are concerned about the work involved in preparing data for sharing, or worry that they will be scooped by others using their data. Come to this class to learn about best practices for sharing research data that will help both you and the research ecosystem make the best use of your data. We'll talk about data management and sharing policies, preparing your data for sharing, places to share data, and why "all data are available in the paper" isn't sharing data at all.
This class is 90 minutes to allow participants enough time to complete hands-on exercises and ask questions.
- Identify what data sharing policies or mandates may apply to your research
- Evaluate your data's readiness for sharing
- Prepare your data for sharing with basic documentation
- Explain the difference between sharing in a repository vs. on a personal website or via email
- Write a clear, meaningful Data Availability Statement
We recommend that you take 'Introduction to Research Data Management' before taking this class.