Example
Detailed explanation of the practices on the y axis can be found in the tabs of definition and maturity level of Maturity Assessment Worksheet for Research Data Management General Practices, and the maturity levels on the x axis can be found in the graph below.
Maturity Levels
Maturity levels in the context of research data management (Qin, Crowston and Kirkland, 2017).
Maturity Assessment Online Forms
Form 1: Data Management General Practices
- This form (Qualtrics Survey) aims at assessing data management general practices for the entire ISRP, but it can be used to assess Project 1 - 5 separately if necessary.
Form 2: Data Acquisition, Processing and Quality Assurance
- The focus of this form is on data collection and documentation stage in the data lifecycle. The PI or lead of Project 1 - 5 can use it for self-assessment.
Form 3: Data Description and Representation
- The focus of this form is on metadata process areas that involve adopting metadata standards, generating metadata descriptions for data and best practices. The PI or lead of Project 1 - 5 can use it for self-assessment.
More Online Forms to Be Added
- Data Dissemination
- Data Preservation
Notes
All of these forms are based on:
Qin, J., Crowston, K., & Kirkland, A. (2014). A Capability Maturity Model for Research Data Management. Syracuse, NY: School of Information Studies, Syracuse University. https://surface.syr.edu/istpub/184/
- Self-assessment is conducted annually.