We are in the process of defining the standards of research data management for experimental archaeology as part of the NFDI4Objects initiative. This can only be achieved if the whole experimental archaeology community is involved, which has now been made possible thanks to the creation of a Community Cluster (https://www.nfdi4objects.net/en/portal/ccs/cc-25-experimentelle-arch%C3%A4ologie/).
Wie aim to:
Define commonalities: Identify shared approaches, expectations, and needs in order to inform future Community Cluster activities.
Gather feedback: Collect community feedback on the ongoing developments within the community cluster.
Understand requirements: Identify what the experimental archaeology community considers essential for the documentation and management of archaeological experiments.
The following survey aims to gather insights from the experimental archaeology community about current practices, expectations, and challenges in conducting experiments, managing research data, documentation and disseminating the results. Your input will in particular contribute to the development of a community-driven workflow tool designed to support and enhance experimental research (based on the prototype described in this published article: https://exarc.net/ark:/88735/10785). By sharing your experience and opinion, you will contribute to defining the community’s shared needs and guide future developments in the field. The results will directly influence the design of tools and frameworks that make it easier to manage, share, and publish experimental data, making it available for everyone.
Experimental archaeology involves a diverse range of materials, methods, and documentation procedures. Yet, shared standards and tools for data management remain limited. By sharing your experiences, you will help identify: a) how experimental data are currently handled and shared, b) current challenges and limitations, and c) how a common platform could improve methodological consistency and openness in the field. Your participation will directly contribute to defining future priorities and collaborative projects.
There are 30 questions in this survey.
