7 Ocean Data Things: A Self-Guided Course. [TRAINING COURSE]

Abstract

The 7 Ocean Data Things project is based on 23 Data Things by Helene Blowers, but given an Ocean Data context for early career researchers. The 7 Ocean Data Things project is a self guided course, part of CIOOS’ Data Champions Start Early program (funded by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada). It aims to introduce early career researchers to data concepts ranging from as simple as “What is data?” all the way through to each part of a data management plan.

Data shapes our world and our oceans. As we continue to study the ocean and create projects that will bring us into the future, we need to have plans for that data to ensure its longevity and reuse. Not only is this best practice to ensure an efficient project, but the Tri-Agency of Canada is moving forward in the future to mandate Data Management Plans as essential parts of ethical research. Improving research is the main impetus behind this course, as that will improve FAIR outcomes.