RDM TRAINING FOR
HEALTH RESEARCHERS
An institutional Perspective
Gareth Knight
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Knowledge Exchange Workshop
Feb 9th 2016
Key Questions
RDM training previously reviewed in 2012-13http://blogs.lshtm.ac.uk/rdmss/files/2013/04/LSHTM-RDM-Web-Survey-Report.pdf
Motivation
University drive to introduce RDM training motivated by many factors:
• Ensure compliance
• Improve funding prospects
• Enhance research practice
Analysis of existing training
Training sources:
• Research degree modules
• Moodle online courses
• Transferrable Skills/ Bloomsbury Postgraduate Skills Network
• Talent & Education Development (TED) for staff
• Ad-hoc lunchtime events
Challenges:
• Vague course description
• Differences in terminology
Preliminary findings
• Literature review of course descriptions for ‘data’, ‘information’ & ‘record’ identified:
– 2 LSHTM research degree modules
– 4 LSHTM short courses
– 12 LSHTM DL modules (5 disciplinary, 7 software specific)
– 22 Bloomsbury Skills modules
• Most RDM training focus upon principles, capture & analysis
• Inconsistent practice across disciplines - majority of Bloomsbury courses focus upon social sciences
• Majority of RDM modules aimed at beginner, with no clear progression to advanced modules
Determining current/future Needs
LSHTM Data Management Plans:• Using mobile devices for data capture
• Advanced ‘de-identification’ techniques
• Sharing consortium data
Course feedback forms:• Hands-on data encryption tool training
RDM Training survey (Spring 2016)• Aimed at lecturers in first instance
http://rrward.deviantart.com/art/Mind-The-Gap-Logo-141711153
RDM Training delivery
• DIY RDM training material is available on JORUM & elsewherehttp://find.jorum.ac.uk/collections/rdm
• RDM staff can organise training modules
• How do we persuade lecturers to take-up consistent RDM material & embed it into their RD modules & courses?
Leading a horse to waterhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/machinemade/4211299522/
Thank You for your attention!
Gareth Knight.Project Manager, LSHTM Research Data Management ServiceEmail: [email protected]
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