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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Data Management and Sharing

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. Hashtag: #RDMSmooc Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.

Status: Data Governance
Status: Information Privacy
Course16 hours

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FG

5.0Reviewed Dec 11, 2023

It was a very practical and informative course, and it was presented excellently. I would like to thank the instructors for their valuable insights.

IY

5.0Reviewed Sep 12, 2021

lovely course, easy to navigate and learn. love the assessments. lovely staff and very well organised course content.

VS

5.0Reviewed Feb 4, 2021

Excellent Course! Provides all knowledge for beginners on Data Management! Well organized and structured! Very Very interesting. Every student should learn such things! Thank You!

JO

5.0Reviewed Aug 11, 2020

Good introduction for data management and sharing. Main concepts are explained and the most important, the real importance of a data management plan for a research at any area

JI

4.0Reviewed Feb 10, 2018

Good introduction to research data management. The course is well structured with relevant lectures, reading, quiz exercises and peer review assignments. Easy to follow.

GB

5.0Reviewed Nov 27, 2020

Just a suggestion... kindly indicate the number of hours for each course completed in the Certificate. This course is very informative. Thank you.

PS

5.0Reviewed Nov 22, 2020

Research Data Management and Sharing is a well designed course for beginners and professionals. I have completed and certified for Research Data Management and Sharing .

VC

5.0Reviewed Jul 26, 2022

Very informative, covers the broad topic area of research data management. The speakers are information professionals and give interesting insights.

DM

5.0Reviewed Feb 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.

MZ

5.0Reviewed Sep 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!

RD

5.0Reviewed May 19, 2020

It a very informative course for data research management, highly required for the researchers to enhance their knowledge in the field of research and documentation.

RN

5.0Reviewed Apr 23, 2020

The course was well-paced, well-organized, and clearly expressed. A wealth of resources were provided while keeping the instructional videos concise but detailed. Thoroughly enjoyable!

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