Peer Review

Research Data Management

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Reviewed:: May 6, 2022 by ICT Literacy

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Overview:

This online tutoral explains how to develop a data management plan.

Type of Material:

Tutorial

Recommended Uses:

As learners begin a research project, they can review this tutorial as homework, and discuss practices in class

Technical Requirements:

Works in Windows browsers

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Describe the importance of a data management plan
Identify the best practices for managing research data
Prevent data loss and plan for digital preservation
Understand the role of digital repositories in publishing and archiving data

Target Student Population:

College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

basic ICT literacy skills

Content Quality

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Strengths:

This tutorial, created by Arizona State University librar,ians provides academic content clearly and accurately. Good tips for efficient data management, storage and retrieval are explained efficiently step-by-step. The tutorial is a stand-alone product that can be used across academic disciplines. Citates are clearly and accurately attributed.

Concerns:

The tutorial could go into more depth, but it does suggest where to get more help.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

The learning objectives are clearly stated and summarized; they reflect an important aspect of ICT literacy standards. The content progresses in a logical linear workflow, connecting each step efficiently. Tutorial content is narrated and augmented with visuals relevant to the topic.The tutorial is easy to write assignents for, and is very practical for research projects.

Concerns:

It would be nice to include a flowchart.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:: The tutorial is easy to navigate independently, and needs little technical skill. Directions are clearly stated and demonstrated succinctly. The notes bar includes all the information that is voiced for each slide. Material appears to be ADA-compliant.
Concerns:: No help feature appears.

Other Issues and Comments:: Overall, the Research Data Management Basics tutorial is a potentially helpful resource that provides relevant and appropriate information designed to help individuals manage significant amounts of data obtained via research.
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