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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of Edinburgh

Research Data Management and Sharing

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

About this Course

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This course will provide learners with an introduction to research data management and sharing. After completing this course, learners will understand the diversity of data and their management needs across the research data lifecycle, be able to identify the components of good data management plans, and be familiar with best practices for working with data including the organization, documentation, and storage and security of data. Learners will also understand the impetus and importance of archiving and sharing data as well as how to assess the trustworthiness of repositories. 
Today, an increasing number of funding agencies, journals, and other stakeholders are requiring data producers to share, archive, and plan for the management of their data. In order to respond to these requirements, researchers and information professionals will need the data management and curation knowledge and skills that support the long-term preservation, access, and reuse of data. Effectively managing data can also help optimize research outputs, increase the impact of research, and support open scientific inquiry. After completing this course, learners will be better equipped to manage data throughout the entire research data lifecycle from project planning to the end of the project when data ideally are shared and made available within a trustworthy repository.

This course was developed by the Curating Research Assets and Data Using Lifecycle Education (CRADLE) Project in collaboration with EDINA at the University of Edinburgh. 

This course was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under award #RE-06-13-0052-13. The views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this Research Data Management and Sharing MOOC do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

Skills you will gain

Data Management Plan
Research Data Archiving
Metadata
Data Management

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Approx. 14 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

Instructors

Instructor rating

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Helen Tibbo

Alumni Distinguished Professor

School of Information and Library Science

30,581 Learners

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Sarah Jones

Senior Institutional Support Officer

Digital Curation Centre, UK

30,581 Learners

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is known around the world for innovative teaching and research. Regularly ranked as the nation’s best value for academic quality, UNC has produced the most Rhodes Scholars for the past 25 years among U.S. public research universities.

The University of Edinburgh

Since 1583 the University of Edinburgh has been influencing the world, from Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. We do so with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships - both locally and globally.

Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world, the University of Edinburgh has been a leader in digital education since the earliest days of online learning. Embracing the technological and pedagogical opportunities of our digital age, the University provides an outstanding online distance learning experience as part of our commitment to making learning accessible to all. We offer free short online courses in a variety of subjects, all designed to build the skills of the global community, as well as degree-level education through our online masters programmes. Visit our website to browse our catalogue of online courses, and join our global network of 4 million learners to upskill and gain academic accreditation to boost your career. https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/online-learning

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Understanding Research Data

This week introduces multiple types of research data in an array of contexts as well as important data management concepts including metadata and the research data lifecycle. We will also define the concept of data management, identify the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, and examine various data management tasks throughout the research data lifecycle.

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 37 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Data Management Planning

This week provides an overview of Data Management Plans (DMPs) including the components of good DMPs, the DMP policies of several funding agencies, and information on data management planning tools.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 16 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Working with Data

This week is brought to you by EDINA and the Data Library at the University of Edinburgh and is presented by Sarah Jones from the Digital Curation Centre. Sarah will introduce strategies for organizing research data including versioning and file naming conventions as well as data file formatting and transformations. She will also discuss why documenting data and data citation are important. Finally, she will present issues involved in storing, securing, and backing up research data.

4 hours to complete

15 videos (Total 56 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

15 videos

Good File Management in Research2m

File Naming4m

Versioning2m

File Formats6m

Data Transformations2m

Documentation3m

Data Citation3m

Storage3m

Backup3m

Data Security2m

Encryption3m

Interview - Natalia Calanzani3m

Interview - Shaun Bevan6m

"How does good data management add value to research?"3m

"Do you think data sharing helps to reduce waste and increase transparency of research?"4m

4 readings

Summary & Additional Resources10m

5 practice exercises

Organizing Data30m

File Formats and Transformations30m

Documentation and Data Citation30m

Storage and Security30m

Working with Data30m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Sharing Data

This week examines the benefits and challenges of sharing research data. We will also discuss how to protect confidentiality and how data ownership can affect data sharing. Finally, we will examine different types of access restrictions that may be placed on data as well as how to enable data sharing through the application of a standard license.

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT AND SHARING

by AMJun 14, 2020

I would love this MOOC to be more inclusive. Most interviewed people were white, and that does not reflect academia.

by MZSep 5, 2020

Even though I am well-experienced in doing research, all the knowledge I learned from the course is worth a GEM! Truly, a wonderful course!

by DMFeb 24, 2020

For a librarian like me, this course is so helpful.... served as revision of what was taken in my course of study in the university.

by KMJun 17, 2020

This is undoubtedly a wonderful course, specially it is very effective for my profession. I enjoyed very much.

Thanks to all .

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