Research Data Management - an Overview (RDM I - online)
Contact
Name
Theresa Lennartz
Contact for Organizational Matters
Telephone
- workPhone
- +49 241 80 91903
- Send Email
Contact
Name
Dr. Ute Trautwein-Bruns
Contact for Content-Related Matters
Telephone
- workPhone
- +49 241 80 94448
Key Info
Basic Information
- Type:
- Online Course
- Topic:
- Information Literacy, Research Data, Scientific Publishing, University Library
- Language:
- engl.
- Staff Development Measures:
- Yes
- Spheres of Action:
- Promote Capacity for Innovation and Research
- Format:
- Online
- Institution:
- RDM Team
- Participation Fee:
- Free
Description
Research data are the basics and outcome of scientific work. An aware and sustained handling of research data improves the effectivity of research and is an integral part of good scientific practice.
Based on the life cycle of research data, the course provides a brief introduction to the concepts of research data management (RDM) and an overview of the services and infrastructure offered by RWTH Aachen University.
Objective
After completing this course, you will know the tasks and challenges in the field of RDM along the entire research data life cycle. Since you are familiar with the basic concepts of RDM and the basic infrastructure of RWTH, you will be able to draft your personal RDM guide.
Methods
self-study with final test
Content
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Service and infrastructure of the RWTH for RDM
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Research data lifecycle
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RDM aspects of good research practice
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FAIR data principles
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Data management plan
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Documentation and metadata
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Data organization (file naming, folder structure and version control)
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Persistent Identifier
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Data security and preservation
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Data publication
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Finding and reusing research data
Note:
This course is also available in German language titled " Überblick zum Management von Forschungsdaten (FDM I - online)". The content is required in all advanced FDM II sessions.
After registration you will receive the link to the learning room (in RWTHmoodle). For the login, you will need your RWTH username and password. You could start the course at any time in 2023 and work on it in your own pace. The total working time of the course is designed for 4 hours.
As member of RWTH Aachen University you can request a certificate of attendance for this course.
Target Audience
Researcher at RWTH Aachen University (PhDs, postdocs, academic staff, as well as other persons interested in RDM)
Appointments
Number: | 2023-WIP-051 |
Date: |
The course is available in the complete year 2023 and can be taken at any time. Processing time approx. 4 hours. |
Course Coordinator: | Team Forschungsdatenmanagement an der RWTH Aachen University |
Place: |
Online via Moodle Access to the course by self-enrollment |
Slots: | up to 300 |
Registration: | No registration required. |