
Writing a data management plan: Introduction
These pages will help you to:
- Recognise the importance of good practice in managing research data in general and apply it within your own work context.
- Apply knowledge gained to be able to draw up a data management plan and maintain it throughout the project life.
- Be able to organise and document your data efficiently during the course of your project.
- Be aware of the options available to you to securely store and back up your data.
- Be able to use SPSS, NVivo, R, or ArcGIS for data handling.
To be able to use these pages effectively, you will need:
- The ability to view video and play sound on your computer.
- Adobe Flash Player to view the contents of this course. You can download it free.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF files. You can download Acrobat Reader free.
- The ability and motivation to manage your time effectively.