Using REDCap for data collection & quality control.
Dan ReboussinHannah Norton
Library mini grant MG31
Transcribing elephant biology data for better access:
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Learning objectivesProject background and purposeSuccessfully login to REDCapUnderstand where to find helpCreate an accurate, complete transcription recordSubmit sample data record for evaluationKnow criteria to qualify for this temporary, part time position
Project background
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Historical background Humane herd culling to alleviate habitat loss:
3,175 animals (1965-1969) Targeted restricted, overpopulated, stressed
habitats Budongo Forest, Uganda Mkomazi National Park, Tanzania Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda Tsavo National Park, Kenya
Biological measurement data collected taking advantage of unique situation
Project goal: Better access to unique, important data
“The primary goal of the Elephant Data Sheets project (part of the Ian Parker Collection of East African Wildlife Conservation) is to make a unique and significant data set conveniently accessible and directly useable for analysis by (for example) biology students, wildlife conservation researchers, and veterinary practitioners. These scientifically valuable primary resources are already available as open access images online. Their value for teaching and research will be increased enormously, however, when they are transcribed to a machine readable data file. This project will signal the availability of these materials, encourage their use in academics and among practitioners, and will provide a level of access that is certain to make the data set a popular resource.”
Library mini grant: http://www.ufdc.ufl.edu/IR00003175
REDCap login
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First request an account (email [email protected]), then search “REDCap UF” or go to: https://www.ctsi.ufl.edu/research/research-
support/redcap/
Login and select project
Login and select project
After your account is activated, search for “REDCap UF” or go to: https://www.ctsi.ufl.edu/research/research-support/redcap/
Find the project instrument matching your assigned sheets
Creating a record in REDCap
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REDCap instrument
REDCap instrument
Save early and often – there is no auto-save!
Mark forms as Incomplete or Complete to keep track of your progress. Not every field must be filled out for a
form to be “Complete.”
Online help resources
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http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/data_sheets
Help is available
Online resources•REDCap transcription login •Parker elephant data sheets (images at UFDC) •REDCap training resources• Basic Data Entry demonstration video (16 min.)
Links at http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/data_sheets
Online resources•REDCap transcription login •Parker elephant data sheets (images at UFDC)•REDCap training resources• Basic Data Entry demonstration video (16 min.)
Links at http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/data_sheets
Data sheet examples
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00013409
Online resources•Elephant data sheets: REDCap transcription instrument •Parker elephant data sheets (images at UFDC) •REDCap training resources• Basic Data Entry demonstration video (16 min.)
Links at http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/data_sheets
REDCap Training video
You must first be logged in to view data entry training video
Online help resources: Even more help
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http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/data_sheets
More help available online: converting units
Caution: inconsistent units!
When two values are separated by /assume the first is Right, second is Left
unless otherwise indicated.
Working in several windows
Data units converter Field data sheet REDCap template
Dual monitor ("high performance") workstations available in Library West and @ Health Science Center Library): http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/mobile2/computers/all.html
Maximum expected measurements
http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/data_sheets
How can you participate?
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Submit sample records for review and evaluation
To participate: o Request a REDCap account with [email protected] Login and watch the REDCap data entry videoo Transcribe a few records (3-5 is good)o Let us know the ID numbers you’ve completedo We’ll evaluate them for accuracy and replyo Apply for OPS job position in UF Smathers Libraries: https
://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/o You can also volunteer (please contact us)
o Our emails are: [email protected] and [email protected]
Job requirements & qualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:o Request REDCap account (email [email protected]) and sign in with Gator 1 cardo Complete competency test as required (online training and support provided)o Must be dependable, self-directed, and detail-orientedo Ability to follow detailed instructions consistentlyo Must create quality data records consistently (quality control will rate your work)o Computer skills, ability to locate records in database, working with numberso Comfortable reading online data sheets, patience reading difficult handwritten
records including unfamiliar (foreign) termso Comfortable converting units from English/Standard units employed on online
sheets to metric units as directed (using online unit calculators consistently)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSo Biology background, familiarity with medical termso Familiarity with African place nameso Excellent database and web searching skillso Ability to work independently once trained ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONo Applicants must provide copy of a valid, current work permit, ID, and other
information on requesto Apply online at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/
The end (thanks)!
Apply online at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/Contact us: [email protected] and [email protected]