What is the event about:
This event will focus on contributing new and improved content to the Research Software Quality Toolkit (RSQKit) - https://everse.software/RSQKit/.
The focus will be on RSQKit task pages that have been identified as needed or that need improvement.
Additional contributions such as Research Software Stories, Roles-related content, indicators annotation work are possible but not the focus.
The workshop is intended as a collaborative, hands-on working session rather than an observational meeting. The target audience consists of:
- Those working on EVERSE
- Members of the EVERSE Network
- Friends and colleagues of the above who are able to contribute
When you register you will get an opportunity to choose the task page topics that you can contribute to in the contentathon. We will have an (optional to use) LLM tool available to help create first drafts to make more efficient use of your time.
What are RSQKit task pages and why are they important:
RSQKit task pages are structured guidance pages, they help those working in research software (e.g. researchers and research software engineers) understand and take action on specific software quality topics.
Each page is organised around a concrete, reader-addressed question ("How do you write a good README for your research software?") and follows a consistent four-part structure: a description of the problem and why it matters, a considerations section covering trade-offs and key insights, a solutions section with actionable steps and pointers to high-quality external resources, and a curated further reading list.
These pages matter because research software quality is often treated as a secondary concern, and researchers frequently lack practical, accessible guidance on what good practice looks like and how to achieve it; RSQKit task pages fill that gap by being self-contained enough to be immediately useful while deliberately directing readers outward to authoritative tools, standards, training and community guidance rather than trying to duplicate them.