UM DEIA Data Toolkit
Examples of Useful Resources for Diversity Scholars
On this page you will find resources that may be useful to diversity scholars whether seasoned or just starting their research career. These resources are listed in no specific order. Additionally, you are welcome to complete the form below to leave feedback on the resources provided.
| Example | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Consent form language/templates | Consent form language/templates for sharing (raw data, de-identified data, sharing with other researchers, publicly, etc.) | See for example the Qualitative Data Repository’s templates. |
| Case Studies | Case studies of underlying data shared back to participants in useful ways. | -- |
| Checklist of Questions | A checklist of questions for making data decisions, including how far to open data, and to whom. | See for example the Data Ethics Canvas. |
| Hidden Identifying Information | Resources on potential hidden identifying information or embedded metadata. | For example, underlying geotagging in the “Healthy Minds” study was used to identify survey respondent locations and ultimately shut down a dormthat typically housed minority and art students. |
| De-identification resources | Resources or suggestions for best practice in de-identification of human subjects data. | -- |
| Accessibility guidelines | Resources on formatting or hosting data for accessibility to those using assistive technologies. | -- |
| Resources for research participants | Resources for researchers and research participants on participant rights around data. | See for example the Chicago Beyond guidebook, “Why Am I Always Being Researched?” |
| Reading Material | A bibliography or other reading material on ethical considerations for data decisions. | See for example the Responsible Data Handbook. |
| Data Applications and Data Use Agreements | Templates for one-page data applications or data use agreements when sharing data. | -- |
| Engaging Communities | Successful examples of engaging communities in research design and data governance. | See for example the Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance in practice section of “Good Data Practices for Indigenous Data Sovereignty.” |