
Sharing, preservation and licensing: About this unit
This unit introduces you to a range of issues relating to the long term preservation, licensing and sharing of your data with other researchers. After completing this unit you will:
- Understand the benefits and challenges associated with sharing your research data.
- Be aware of some of the drivers for data sharing requirements including scientific fraud.
- Be aware of risks to the longevity of your digital data.
- Be familiar with basic concepts of digital preservation and trusted repositories.
- Understand why you might want to license your dataset.
- Learn about different kinds of open data licences.