From f57d2de25bb17988519bd4903c516a0ccd5994e8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Magnus Hagdorn Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:31:21 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] fix(#164): clarify that our vision if for German RSE unit --- paper.tex | 3 ++- review_answers/review_2_answers.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/paper.tex b/paper.tex index 3be772f..61670e7 100644 --- a/paper.tex +++ b/paper.tex @@ -54,7 +54,8 @@ The focus is not put primarily on the establishment of RSE services in general, as this has been done already elsewhere. Instead, we highlight central RSE units. Motivation for their existence is discussed, underpinned by working examples both in neighbouring fields as well as outside of Germany. -The heart of this paper is a vision of a central RSE unit, its structure, and the definition of nine core support modules such a unit may provide. +The heart of this paper is our vision of what a central RSE unit in Germany could look like, its structure, and the definition of nine core support modules such a unit may provide. +Our ideas take inspiration from existing RSE units in the UK and US, and adapt those to the German academic environment. An initial survey finds that there is considerable diversity within the module distribution, even within the few considered groups. We discuss initial observations on possible clusters, but further studies are needed. Finally, we discuss realisation strategies. diff --git a/review_answers/review_2_answers.md b/review_answers/review_2_answers.md index 54423a1..956c96a 100644 --- a/review_answers/review_2_answers.md +++ b/review_answers/review_2_answers.md @@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ > The phrase "vision of a central RSE unit" is vague. Specify briefly what is new in your vision compared to existing units in the UK or US. **Answer:** +We have clarified that we are expressing a vision for RSE units in Germany that takes inspiration from existing RSE units in the UK and US. ---