Event Details
Introduction to Research Data Management (Section 2)
This is a 6-week series for graduate students introducing research data management. Students commit to the full series when they register online.
Schedule
The lab will meet for 2.5 hours on the following Thursday evenings:
September 28, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
October 5, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
October 12, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
October 19, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
October 26, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
November 2, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
To register for Section 1, on Monday evenings, please visit: http://tamu.libcal.com/event/3512016
Content
This 6-week series provides an overview of research data management concepts. It covers good practices, tools, tips, and resources for effective management of digital data, including:
- Data formatting for easy analysis.
- File organization and naming conventions for identification.
- Quality control for integrity.
- Documentation and version control for tracking changes and roll-back.
- Managing storage for security.
- Back-up procedures for redundancy.
- Policies for sharing and reuse.
- Archiving and preservation for future accessibility.
The series is an introduction and has no prerequisites. Exercises and hands-on activities are key elements of the workshops, and active participation is expected.
Waitlist
A waitlist is available to indicate your interest in case spots open up and for future workshops.
Related LibGuide: Research Data Management by Laura Sare