This is module 1 in the EDI Data Publishing training course. In this module, your will see an overview of what is going to be taught in the other modules in the course.

1. Publishing Environmental Data
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Greetings!
Training and Outreach
Environmental Data Initiative
Susanne Grossman-
Clarke
grossmanclar@wisc.edu
@sgclarkevt
ORCID: 0000-0002-7231-4717
Information Manager
Environmental Data Initiative
Colin Smith
colin.smith@wisc.edu
@c0lnsmth
ORCID: 0000-0003-2261-9931
Information Manager
Environmental Data Initiative
Kristin Vanderbilt
krvander@fiu.edu
@vanderbik
ORCID: 0000-0003-1439-2204

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Background
Data publication is new in the research workflow for many. This workshop is a
jump start to get you up to speed on best practices and tools that simplify the data
publication process.

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Here is the greenish title slide
Objectives
Understand EDI’s core mission and services.
Organize and clean data for publishing.
Create information rich EML metadata to be published with the data.
Upload the data and metadata to the EDI Data Repository.
Link published data to creators and construct a simple data catalog.

5. Agenda
Day 1:
● Introduction to The Environmental Data Initiative
● Overview of The 5 phases of data publishing
● Organizing data into publishable units (Phase 1)
● Cleaning data for publishing (Phase 2)
Day 2:
● Introduction to EML metadata and how to create it (Phase 3)
Day 3:
● Overview of the EDI Data Repository and how to upload to it (Phase 4)
● Linking data publications to creators and making a data catalog (Phase 5)
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6. Logistics
Good practices when participating in an online workshop:
● Keep bandwidth high by closing unnecessary applications
● Keep your video turned on to create a more “human” feel to the workshop
● Mute when you are not speaking
● Raise your hand and you will be called upon
If you get disconnected:
● Send us a message in Slack
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7. Code of conduct
EDI is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for
all participants and staff while at any EDI sponsored event or venue.
All participants—including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, instructors,
fellows and their hosts, volunteers, contractors, EDI staff and guests—are expected
to abide by this Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct applies in all venues,
including ancillary events and social gatherings, whether officially sponsored by
EDI or not.
EDI Code of Conduct
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8. Have fun! : )
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