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Prepare for NIH Data Management and Sharing Plans Using the DMPTool
Create your NIH Data Management and Sharing plan using templates from DMPTool.
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Announcements, Science and Informatics
NCI Cancer Moonshot Public Access and Data Sharing Policy
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced a Policy, Public Access and Data Sharing, for publications and data in 2016 to allow for sharing of data and knowledge about cancer among researchers, clinicians and patients to improve cancer outcomes.
Science and Informatics
Practical Steps for Increasing Openness and Reproducibility: A Day of Open Science
There are many actions researchers can take to increase the openness and reproducibility of their work. Please join us for a day-long workshop, led by the Center for Open Science, to learn easy, practical steps to increase the reproducibility of your work. This workshop is offered twice—at the School of Medicine on Jan. 16, and [Read more]
Science and Informatics
The Case for Open Data
Last week, Becker Library premiered a new video, “The Case for Open Data,” during Open Access Week. The video features three researchers discussing the value and benefit of open science, open data and open access on their work. Scientists may be more or less familiar with these “open” concepts depending on their specialty as well [Read more]
Science and Informatics
Use Validated Data Collection Instruments and Avoid Reinventing the Wheel
Data collection instruments such as surveys, questionnaires and intake forms that have been rigorously tested for validity often exist but are not always easy to find. Using existing validated instruments reduces duplication of effort, promotes harmonization of data collection standards, adds credibility to results and allows for comparison of results across studies. Options for locating [Read more]