Tutorials and Templates

The ReaDI Program has created several tutorials and templates to aid in the management of data during the collection phase of research and preparing for publication. These tutorials are also available on Rascal Training Center for Columbia researchers.

Tutorials

Tutorial: Good Laboratory Notebook Practices
Description: Tips and best practices for maintaining a laboratory notebook
Rascal Course: TC2651

Tutorial: Laboratory Notebook Checklist
Description: Adapted from the tutorial on Good Laboratory Notebook Practices, this checklist can be used by researchers to manage their own notebooks or by PIs who may review group members' notebooks.
Rascal Course

Tutorial: Best Practices for Data Management when Using Instrumentation
Description: Tips and best practices for collecting, saving and processing data collected from instruments
Rascal Course: TC2650

Tutorial: Guidelines on the Organization of Samples in a Laboratory
Description: Tips on managing, identifying and preserving samples (non-clinical)
Rascal Course: TC3250

Tutorial: Handling Digital Scientific Images: Dos & Don’ts
Description: The course addresses the ethical considerations and challenges of digital image manipulation in scientific research. It covers the importance of using image editing responsibly to enhance clarity without compromising data integrity. The curriculum is divided into modules focusing on ethical image handling practices, acceptable versus unacceptable modifications, and the management of digital images to maintain traceability and compliance. Additionally, it delves into the detection of improper image manipulations, the classification of these alterations, and the emerging challenges posed by generative AI technologies in scientific imagery.
Rascal Course: TC7150 & TC7151

Templates

Data-to-Figure Map Template

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