Research Quality Toolkit
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Introduction to anonymisation
Easily learn the what and why of data anonymization in this easy-to-follow set of slides.
Investigating interdisciplinary collaboration
More than just a buzzword? Learn about the challenges faced by interdisciplinarity in academia in this in-depth and approachable book.
Lecture 4: reproducible research, markdown, git and github
Need help using Markdown and GitHub? Learn how to use these tools for reproducible research in this easy-to-follow course.
Limitations of the study
Learn about the possible limitations of your study and how to discuss them in your paper in this straightforward guide.
Limited by our limitations
Learn how to meaningfully present the limitations of your research in this straightforward article.
MacREM templates and guides
Applying for ethics approval from MREB? Get any form template you might need for your application in this one-stop resource.
MANTRA - Research data management training
Do you manage lots of research data? Hone your skills in this online course.
McMaster document storage guidelines
Easily navigate through your data storage options as a McMaster-based researcher in this straightforward guide.
MREB data storage and security tools
Applying to MREB? Use this guide to help determine which data security practices are best for your research project.
Organizing your social sciences research paper
Learn how to write a good quality social science research paper in this easy-to-follow guide.
Recommended format for a ‘research protocol'
What's included in a research protocol? Learn the foundations in this easy-to-follow guide on formatting your own protocol.
Research data management
Need help with your research data management? Learn about the services available to you from Digital Research Alliance of Canada.
Research data management: file organization
Need a file naming structure? Explore your options in this easy-to-follow guide.
Research data security
Learn how to protect your research data from these easy-to-follow guidelines.
Research ethics board: consent process
Applying to Health Canada-PHAC REB? Learn about the consent process in this straightforward guide.
Researcher handbook, data management: research records
New to research record keeping? Easily learn the basics in this short how-to guide to ensure your project's success.
Rubric for assessment of NSF data management plans
Got a DMP? Now what? Learn about how to assess the effectiveness of your plan in this straightforward guide.
Social science research: principles, methods, and practices
Need help selecting the right research method? Explore your options in this uncomplicated book.
Some general guidelines for writing a good social science research paper
Get step-by-step help for writing a successful social science research paper in this straightforward guide.
Strategies for building integration across fields
Learn important strategies for building partnerships across disciplines in this easy-to-follow article.
