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Writing a data management plan: Research data explained

This unit introduces you to the concept of research data, what constitutes research data, and how data differ from other types of information. After completing this unit you will:

  • Be able to distinguish between various types of research data.
  • Recognise the importance of managing ancillary research materials.
  • Be able to use the information featured in the course to contribute to research data management best practice.

Here are two quotes from a Nature News special on Data Sharing that show why managing research data is important:

"Research cannot flourish if data are not preserved and made accessible. All concerned must act accordingly."

"Data management should be woven into every course in science, as one of the foundations of knowledge."

Editorial: Data's Shameful Neglect" (10 September 2009). Nature 461, 145 doi:10.1038/461145a; Published online 9 September 2009; Corrected 23 September 2009.

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PILOT - Writing a data management plan by Edina, University of Edinburgh modified by Marion Kelt, GCU is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Based on a work at http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/introduction.html