Learning outcomes
- Know how to apply research data management principles as part of doing research
- Develop a draft plan for how research data will be managed for your current research project
Why data management matters
Research data management refers to the active management of your data before, during and after the completion of your project.
Storage and backup
Never lose your data if your laptop crashes, is lost, or dunked in water
Security
Control over who can access your data
Using existing data
Know where to find data shared by other researchers or institutions
Compliance with SCU Policy
For example, to ensure your research is reproducible
Preservation
Permit ongoing access after completion of your project
Future
Data from your research could lead to new projects and collaborations
More information about data management
- Learn your responsibilities with SCU’s Research Data Management Policy
- Consider the best practices outlined for Research data management at SCU
- Review example data management plans on DMPonline
Activity
- Complete the questions in this planning document to help you plan how you will manage the data in your research project.
Managing research information