Tag Archives: LYD17

Rescuing unloved data

Posted on February 17, 2017 by bwestra@uoregon.edu

Message of the day “Data that is mobile, visible and well-loved stands a better chance of surviving” ~ Kurt Bollacker Things to consider Legacy, heritage and at-risk data share one common theme: barrier to access. Data that has been recorded … Continue reading →

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Finding the right data

Posted on February 16, 2017 by bwestra@uoregon.edu

Message of the day Need to find the right data? Have a clear question and know how to locate quality data sources. Things to consider In a 2004 Science Daily News article, the National Science Foundation used the phrase “here … Continue reading →

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Good data examples

Posted on February 15, 2017 by bwestra@uoregon.edu

Message of the day Good data are FAIR – Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable Things to consider What makes data good? It has to be readable and documented well enough for others (and a future you) to understand. Data has to … Continue reading →

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Documenting, describing, and defining data

Posted on February 14, 2017 by bwestra@uoregon.edu

Message of the day Good documentation tells people they can trust your data by enabling validation, replication, and reuse. Things to consider Why does having good documentation matter? It contributes to the quality and usefulness of your research and the … Continue reading →

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Know Your Data Quality

Posted on February 13, 2017 by bwestra@uoregon.edu

Message of the day: Data quality is the degree to which data meets the purposes and requirements of its use. It may refer to completeness, accuracy, credibility, timeliness, accessibility, consistency, or other factors. Things to consider Data quality reflects on … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Data Raffle

Posted on February 13, 2017 by bwestra@uoregon.edu

Love Your Data 2017 Raffle #WhyILYD17 Raffle! This year’s Love Your Data week is Feb. 13 – 17, 2017, and Facet Publishing is donating titles from their research data management series, which will be raffled off during the week. To … Continue reading →

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