Introduction to Research Data Management

Learning Objectives: 1. Learn why it is important for researchers to document and manage their data2. Learn about requirements and best practices for making data accessible to others3. Learn about tools and repositories to manage and store research data This workshop is for graduate students and faculty involved in research that results in data, whether in science, engineering, or social sciences. The workshop will explain why researchers are expected to use formal processes to document and manage their data. Data management is important throughout the life of every research project, starting with the creation of a data management plan and ending with locating an appropriate data repository. Topics introduced will include data management plans; funder mandates; best practices for data curation; creating a unique identifier for your dataset; and choosing a data repository.