7  Assignment 2 - Data Flow Map

Estimated time: 60 minutes

In this assignment (based on Martinez-Lavanchy et al. 2022) you will have to write down what data you expect to collect/create during your project. After this, you will reflect on the back-up and storage for your data. We will provide you with a toolbox and a step-by-step guide to help you reflect on your data. You can download the PowerPoint template via a data repository:

• Go to https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10731934
• Download the first file: 01_DFM_Template_Power_Point.pptx (ignore all other files!)
• Follow the instructions on slide 2 (see step 4 below for additional information)
• Ignore any comments about Brightspace - you’ll have to follow step 5 outlined below to share your assignment using GitHub
• Only focus on slides 1-4 - the later slides are covered in Assignment 3

Step 4 - Reflect on the theme Back-up and Storage

• We talked about the infrastructure that TU Delft offers for storing and backing up data, so think:
  • Where will you be storing the data?
  • Where will the master copy be stored?
  • What infrastructure will you use as a backup?
• Keep in mind the flags you have added to the list of datasets when selecting the storage and backup for the data and code.
• Reflect about the Theme “Back-up and storage”, think about a strategy to securely store the data of your project and add your choice and considerations to the template.

Step 5 - Share your assignment via your GitHub Issue

To share your assignment you will need to either upload your assignment somewhere and provide a link, or use links you can set up via SURFdrive or OneDrive.

• SURFdrive: When the Desktop app is active, you can right-click files, select SURFdrive, and select ’create and copy a public link. See Sharing using SURFdrive for more details.

• OneDrive: Right-click the file or folder in your OneDrive folder on your computer and select Share a OneDrive link. See Sharing using OneDrive for more details.

References

Martinez-Lavanchy, P. M., Pim van Schöll, Eirini Zormpa, and Roséane Cathy Singotani. 2022. “TU Delft Research Data Management 101 Course - Assignments Data Flow Map,” July. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.6325938.