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960016 VU FAIR Research Data in the Life Cycle (2024S)

Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This module maps the typical life cycle of research (data) planning research projects, organizing and structuring, analyzing, sharing, publishing, preserving and reusing data. Students will analyze research data management practices along this life cycle, and learn to address general and discipline-specific requirements.
In this module, the students:
- Understand the (inter)national funding landscape and funding regulations with regard to research data management. They identify the basics of project management in research, and evaluate data management plans
- Structure, organize and cleanse research data and apply data visualization methods
- Understand various metadata standards and apply these standards in indexing and describing research data
- Identify issues of data security and data migration and apply data security measures
- Analyze repository and data archive management, and assess long-term archiving processes
- Apply various strategies for data search and correctly cite and reuse research data in a legally compliant manner
- Understand disciplinary differences in data stewardship and research data management as well as identify and apply discipline-specific best practices

Assessment and permitted materials

There is no written examination. The participants are expected to study set reading materials and the contents covered in class in order to successfully complete the assignments. Further information will be provided in Moodle well in advance.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Three written assignments in Moodle. Grading Key:
1 (excellent) 25-23 points
2 (good) 22.9-20 points
3 (satisfactory) 19.9-16 points
4 (sufficient) 15.9-13 points
5 (insufficient) < 13 points

Examination topics

The reading list including relevant journal articles and book chapters will be assigned in connection with the session topics and made available through Moodle.

Reading list