Session 2 - Using the Open Science Framework (OSF) for data sharing

Sharing research data can lead to numerous benefits for individual researchers and society, and it is essential to validate scientific discoveries. However, data sharing can be challenging for researchers to navigate. In this session, Ana Patricia Ayala discusses the benefits of data sharing and explains the main features of the Open Science Framework (OSF) to help you share your data.

Learning objectives:

1. Learn what the Open Science Framework (OSF) is
2. Understand some of the key features OSF can do for you and your research
3. Explore OSF through a live demo
4. Understand the importance of documentation in data sharing, and transparency in research

About the speaker:

Ana Patricia Ayala is the Research Services Librarian at Gerstein Science Information Centre, at the University of Toronto. Her research interests and passion focus in the areas of open science, transparency in research, reporting guidelines, and knowledge syntheses. She has degrees in Biology and Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina, and master’s in information and Library Studies from the University of Toronto.