Background
The training activity, as part of the "BioDT Winter School & Hackathon," explores topics related to Open Science and biodiversity data management, placing particular emphasis on data citation strategies and the use of the global GBIF infrastructure. The sessions covera international standards for machine-readable data, such as Darwin Core – DwC, the use of APIs and tools for programmatic access and visualization, and procedures for drafting and publishing data papers.
Learning Objectives
By completing this training, you will be equipped to:
- Understand the core principles and values of Open Science;
- Master data citation techniques and practices to ensure proper attribution;
- Apply the Darwin Core (DwC) standard for formatting and sharing biodiversity data;
- Access and retrieve data programmatically using APIs.
Target Audience
Researchers, data managers, and students in the fields of biology or environmental science interested in learning about the management, citation, tracking, and programmatic access via API of biodiversity data, particularly through the GBIF platform.