Materials for the introductory online course

Managing digital research data

Basics, tips and tricks


Notice on the file formats

The presentation is designed for autonomous learning. We provide different formats to ensure maximal independence from technical conditions. If you want to enjoy the full range of features, however, you will need Powerpoint 2016 or higher and allow the execution of macros.

MS Powerpoint presentation (with audio comments)

pros

  • interactive (if you allow the execution of macros)
  • with audio comments
  • animated

cons

  • large file (>100 MB)
  • requires MS Powerpoint 2016 or higher

MS Powerpoint presentation (no sound)

pros

  • small file (<5 MB)
  • interactive (if you allow the execution of macros)
  • combines the slides with a transcript of the audio comments (in the "Notes Page" view)
  • animated

cons

  • no audio comments
  • requires MS Powerpoint 2016 or higher

PDF file (slides and transcript)

pros

  • small file (< 15 MB)
  • should work with every OS
  • combines slides and transcripts of audio comments

cons

  • no sound
  • not animated
  • links to external pages will not work
  • GUI will not work

PDF file (slides only)

pros

  • small file (< 5 MB)
  • should work with every OS
  • links zu external pages should work

cons

  • no sound
  • not animated
  • no additional spoken or transcribed information
  • some features of the GUI will not work

MP4-Video

pros

  • should work with every OS, if a common video player is installed
  • complete with sound and animations

cons

  • very large file (> 1,6 GB)
  • not interactive
  • no links to external pages