RDM services
Advisory services
Consultation sessions relating to the following issues:
- Creation of data management plans
- Management of research data during the research process
- Management of research data after the conclusion of the research process
- Data sharing and dissemination methods
- Appropriate mediums for sharing and disseminating research data
Training sessions
Scheduled
The following types of sessions are currently offered at the moment:
- Overview of research data management
- Data sharing and dissemination
By requestTraining sessions of this nature can be arranged for specific academic departments, institutes or groups.
Research Data Management Adventure Game
In order to help researchers learn about research data management in a fun and entertaining manner Stellenbosch University’s Library and Information Service collaborated with the University of Bath’s Library and developed the Research Data Management Adventure Game. This is a text-based role playing interactive fiction serious game based on the data management challenges of an academic research project. The game takes the form of an online choose-your-own-adventure format in which game players take a simulated research project through the following processes: data management planning, data collection/generation, data organisation, data description and research publication; whilst encountering data management challenges along the way.
If you are interested in playing the Research Data Management Adventure Game you can click
here.
SUNScholarData
What is SUNScholarData?
SUNScholarData is Stellenbosch University’s institutional research data repository. It provides a secure platform for
registering, storing, sharing, and disseminating research data produced under the auspices of the university. The repository supports
good research data management practices and promotes
findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability (FAIR principles).
Why use SUNScholarData?
- Make your research data
findable and accessible.
- Ensure
long-term preservation and compliance with institutional and funder requirements.
- Facilitate
collaboration with researchers locally and internationally.
- Enhance the
impact and visibility of your research through data sharing.
Key Features
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Data deposit and publishing with persistent DOIs.
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Metadata-only records for datasets stored elsewhere.
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Embargo options for controlled release.
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Collaborative spaces for project teams.
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Usage statistics and impact reporting.
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Curation workflows to ensure quality and compliance.
Data Curation Services
- Ingesting and storing research data.
- Mediating submissions and appraising eligibility.
- Assigning and managing metadata.
- Facilitating access and monitoring reuse.
Governance & Policies
Powered by Figshare
SUNScholarData uses Figshare technology to provide:
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Secure storage and collaboration spaces.
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Customisable public portal for data dissemination.
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Administrative workflows for curation and user rights.
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Reporting dashboard for impact and usage metrics.
Research Data Management Libguide
The Research Data Management Libguide is an online resource that a provides a wealth of information about several issues relating to the management of research data. The libguide covers the following topics:
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Data management planning
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Data collection/generation
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Data processing
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Data analysis
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Data publication
- The
Research Data Management Adventure Game
- Research Data Management governance at Stellenbosch University
- Research data services provided by the Library and Information Services
SUNScholarData Libguide
The SUNScholarData libguide is a companion subsite dedicated specifically to supporting the use of the
SUNScholarData institutional research data repository. The libguide contains the following:
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A portal to SUNScholarData.
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A description of SUNScholarData as well as the reasons and requirements for publishing research data on the repository.
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A collection of step-by-step guides on how to use SUNScholardata.
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Tips on how to prepare data for publication on SUNScholarData.
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A description of the services provided in order to support the use of SUNScholarData.
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Governance documentation which regulates the use of SUNScholarData
