Merge pull request #165 from coding-for-reproducible-research/162-update-r-installation-instructions-and-guidance-for-r-course-development

162 update r installation instructions and guidance for r course development

Author: liamjberrisford

contributing/contributing_guidelines.ipynb

@@ -24,10 +24,13 @@
     "\n",
     "### R\n",
     "\n",
-    "For R courses, we have chosen to use learnr tutorials. The learnr package in R allows for the creation of interactive tutorials that can include R code, exercises, and quizzes. This format is particularly suited for R courses as it engages learners with hands-on practice and immediate feedback.\n",
+    "For R courses (except Introduction to R), we have chosen to use learnr tutorials. The learnr package in R allows for the creation of interactive tutorials that can include markdown formatted text, R code examples, exercises, and quizzes. This format is particularly suited for R courses as it engages learners with hands-on practice and immediate feedback all in a single document. \n",
+    "\n",
+    "These tutorials are distrbuted as an R package [cfrr-r-tutorials](https://github.com/coding-for-reproducible-research/cfrr-r-tutorials) and should be developed in that repo. A homepage, with details on the course and instructions for how to launch the tutorial should be included in this repo. \n",
     "\n",
     "#### Guidelines for R Courses:\n",
     "- Use learnr tutorials (`.Rmd` files) for all course materials.\n",
+    "- All courses will have a pre-requisite that the participants have some familiarity with R, however the precise details to what is this includes will depend on the course , and needs to be defined. \n",
     "- Incorporate interactive code exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning.\n",
     "- Ensure that tutorials are self-contained and include all necessary data and instructions.\n",
     "- Use clear and concise explanations in markdown to guide learners through the content.\n",

programme_information/intro_to_r.ipynb

@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
     "\n",
     "All CfRR courses require attendees to use their own computer/laptop to follow workshop activities and take effective notes. \n",
     "\n",
-    "Because R and RStudio work together, you need to install them both. The steps in this section should guide you through the process. Once installed, you will be working with RStudio and R will be running in the background. \n",
+    "Because R and RStudio work together, you need to install them both. The steps in this section should guide you through the process. Once installed, you will be working with RStudio and R will be running in the background. If you are using a University of Exeter Windows machine there is the option to install with the [Company Portal software](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/it/new/companyportal/) if you are having issues with admin rights. You shuold be able to search for R/Rstudio and install it as per the instructions on the University website. \n",
     "\n",
     "### How to Install R?\n",
     "\n",