Session 1: Introduction to research data management

Learning Outcomes:

• an understanding of research data management needs and issues
• a template to start planning for managing their own research data

Session Content:

• Introduction to the overall research data management programme
• Scene setting presentation (with interaction) to motivate students, highlighting the range of data to be managed and demonstrating why research data management is important
• Introduction to a framework for managing research data (the data lifecycle) and a key tool (the research data management plan)
• Practical exercise on developing a data management plan based on a real scenario
• Group discussion about the issues arise in managing research data, particularly for qualitative and health data
  

Materials (available as links from this page) comprise:
PPT slides
Notes for Tutors
Handouts