The RSQKit is currently in a startup phase and still under heavy development which means its structure and content is likely to change a lot. During this phase, we mainly organise contributions through the EVERSE project’s internal documents and communication channels, although it is possible for people external to the project to contribute. Contributions via email and GitHub are also possible.
Roles
There are various roles available, based on the level and type of the involvement with the project.
The content of RSQKit is currently being approved and curated by the RSQKit Editorial Board, who are also acting as the official Maintainers of the RSQKit repository. The RSQKit Editorial Board Members (aka Editors) work together with Internal Contributors from the EVERSE project and External Contributors (jointly known as Contributors) to identify where and how their contribution fits best in RSQKit.
Join the Editorial Board
If you know about research software quality and are interested in shaping the future of RSQKit - consider joining the Editorial Board.
Documentation
In order to make the most useful contributions, please have a look at the following guidelines before doing any work:
- Official Contribution Guidelines- for more details on how and what to (and what not to) contribute to RSQKit and Contributor responsibilities (these guidelines apply to anyone wishing to contribute to RSQKit)
- Metadata Guidelines - documentation on various metadata we use to describe and tag resources and pages in RSQKit
- Page Style Guidelines - documentation on page templates, tone and style of the content
- Editors Checklist - documentation Editors will use before approving new content
Ownership of Content
No single Contributor or Editor owns the content of the site, or has the right to dictate what the content should be. The content on the RSQKit is a community effort, with many contributors. Initially, in the early stage of the RSQKit development, decisions will be driven by consensus among the Editors.
The content is periodically updated, which means that if you create content in an RSQKit page, others can change the content without notifying you. However, the RSQKit Editors will ensure that content is only modified for good reasons and the legitimate concerns and different point of views of all Contributors are accommodated, and that the content reflects the most popular consensus on any given topic.
If you find any content unsatisfactory, please feel free to create an issue about it.
Contact us
Please get in touch with the RSQKit Editorial Board with any questions about contributing to this project.