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On Big Data, Little Data, No Data by Christine Borgman

On Big Data, Little Data, No Data by Christine Borgman

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Borgman presents a thorough overview of research data across the disciplines. She argues that data are not very well understood but are also critical for the sustenance and sustainability of scholarship. Borgman compares how data are developed, manipulated, and stored in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and repeatedly suggests that better and more comprehensive research data management practices and knowledge infrastructures are needed. She writes, The value proposition for access to data is the value proposition for knowledge infrastructures….

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On “The FAIR Guiding Principles for Scientific Data Management and Stewardship,” by Mark D. Wilkinson et al.

On “The FAIR Guiding Principles for Scientific Data Management and Stewardship,” by Mark D. Wilkinson et al.

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In “The FAIR Guiding Principles for Scientific Data Management and Stewardship,” Mark D. Wilkinson et al. provide context and history for the development of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Reusable, Interoperable) principles for data management. According to Wilkinson et al., the now well-known FAIR principles were originally developed at a 2014 workshop in the Netherlands called “Jointly Designing a Data Fairport.” Building on this workshop, a dedicated FAIR working group was established by members of the FORCE 11 community who “fine-tuned…

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On “‘Think Piece’ on a DI Roadmap,” by the Leadership Council for Digital Infrastructure

On “‘Think Piece’ on a DI Roadmap,” by the Leadership Council for Digital Infrastructure

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In “‘Think Piece’ on a DI Roadmap,” members of the Leadership Council for Digital Infrastructure (LCDI) draw attention to the need for robust and sustainable digital research infrastructure in Canada. They are upfront about acknowledging the “challenges of adapting to the rapidly evolving needs of data-intensive research in a time of fiscal restraint” (n.p.). To navigate this challenging situation, the authors chart some next steps that stakeholders in Canada could take. They call for a largely coordinated approach, with increased…

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On “Digital Canada 150: 2.0,” by the Minister of Industry (Government of Canada)

On “Digital Canada 150: 2.0,” by the Minister of Industry (Government of Canada)

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In Digital Canada 150: 2.0, the Government of Canada Minister of Industry outlines how the government has responded to increasing developments in digital technology. In the prelude to the report, previous Industry Minister James Moore writes that “digital innovations and inventions are helping Canadians live better, more productive, healthier lives” (n.p.), and that the Digital Canada 150: 2.0 plan (and its precursor) is an actionable strategy to facilitate these potential positive outcomes of networked technologies. The authors suggest throughout the…

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On “Research Data Canada Response to Capitalizing on Big Data: Towards a Policy Framework for Advancing Digital Scholarship in Canada,” by Research Data Canada

On “Research Data Canada Response to Capitalizing on Big Data: Towards a Policy Framework for Advancing Digital Scholarship in Canada,” by Research Data Canada

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In “Research Data Canada Response to Capitalizing on Big Data: Towards a Policy Framework for Advancing Digital Scholarship in Canada,” Research Data Canada responds to a Government of Canada report. They acknowledge that the government’s report on digital scholarship in Canada is a good start, but that it requires more attention in 4 specific areas. Research Data Canada suggests that the Government of Canada needs to pay more heed to long term, rather than researcher-focused and thus short term, data…

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On “Consultation: Developing a Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy,” by the Government of Canada

On “Consultation: Developing a Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy,” by the Government of Canada

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In this short document, “Consultation: Developing a Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy” the Government of Canada acknowledges that research methods and processes are changing as the prevalence and complexity of technology increases. The author suggests that “Canada’s current [digital research infrastructure] DRI ecosystem needs to be examined against these rapid changes,” and reiterates that the government intends to develop a more purpose-driven digital research infrastructure strategy. This new strategy will cover research data management and preservation, as well as provisions for…

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On “Policy Recommendations for Open Access to Research Data,” by the RECODE Project Consortium

On “Policy Recommendations for Open Access to Research Data,” by the RECODE Project Consortium

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“Policy Recommendations for Open Access to Research Data” is a report and summary of recommendations made by the RECODE Project Consortium. The RECODE Project is a European partnership that explores solutions to open access implementation and effective research data management. Project partners include Trilateral Research & Consulting, the (previously named) e-Humanities group at KNAW, the University of Sheffield, the Stichting LIBER Foundation, the National Documentation Center, the National Research Council of Italy, the Biekinge Institute for Technology, and the Amsterdam…

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