This week's forum discussions

(1) Challenges and Benefits of Sharing Research Data

Data is most commonly thought of as the numeric measurements and results that emerge from experiments. However, data can refer to a large range of information that you might use or produce during research. If you think or your own research, what kinds of data do you produce and what are some of the challenges and opportunities with these types of data? What ethical issues might such data raise? How could other researchers benefit from it if it was accessible? Share your experience and discuss with your peers on the forum!

(2) Research Data Policies

Does your institution have a research data policy? What does it say? Is it helpful? Share your experience and discuss with your peers on the forum!