| Format | Event Recording |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner |
| Topic | Data Management, Research Organization |
| Workshop/Event Series | Research Data Management |
Best Practices for Managing Data in your Research
In this introductory workshop, learn about research data management best practices and how investing a small amount of time in organizing your data now can save you a lot of time and prevent future headaches. We will go over best practices for data planning, storage, organization, preservation, and sharing.
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Depositing and Sharing Data Online with McMaster Dataverse
Are you thinking of sharing your data for re-use by other researchers? Have you been asked to share your data by a journal or funder? Are you worried about the long term accessibility of your data? This workshop will show you how to deposit your data on McMaster Dataverse for archival, preservation, and sharing.
Learn more about how openly sharing data can benefit you and the research community, and how online repositories are helping to improve the availability of research data.
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What are ORCiDs and DOIs–and Why Do I Need Them?
We’ve all seen a 404-error message, trying to access an old hyperlink. Link rot happens when a site is removed or a URL stops pointing to the right location. Persistent identifiers (PIDs) are reference links that can never rot and are increasingly important in an interconnected research world!
This workshop will overview the importance of PIDs, DOIs, and ORCiDs–a unique link where you can connect to all your expansive scholarly output—datasets, articles, exhibitions, projects, interviews, education, residencies, and more.
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Data Privacy Best Practices
The Privacy Office joins the Sherman Centre RDM Webinar Series to discuss data privacy best practices, including considerations for collecting, using, and sharing personal information. We will also discuss the privacy impact assessment process, determining appropriate data storage and analyzing vendor solutions.
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3 Top Tips for RDM and How to Create an ORCiD Account
Your profile as a researcher is a story that you create, and you will need an online presence that is separate from popular social media. Learn to distinguish yourself by creating a free ORCiD account that automatically showcases your academic activities, ensuring you get credit for your work. Set up your research project for success with good data management practices. Learn to organize and document your data. Follow a few simple tips to keep your data safe and ensure that your thesis isn’t taken down by a hard drive failure.