Research Data Management (RDM) is the collection, organisation, preservation and sharing of research data.
Work through the steps of the Research Data Lifecycle to learn data management best practice.
Top tip: RDM is about organising and documenting all your data as you undertake your research project.
Any information created, collected or obtained in the course of a research project that underpins your research output
Lab books, field notes and observations, questionnaires, focus groups and surveys, sound and video recordings, photographs, models, computer code, software...
It is essential to the integrity of your research, saves time, helps prevent errors and data losses.
It is a requirement under the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
As a researcher at Charles Sturt, it is important to be familiar with the RDM Policy to understand your responsibilities for data management and data disposal.
The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research is an important framework to be aware of. Major research funders such as the National Health and Medical Research Council also have guidance on managing research data: Management of Data and Information in Research: A guide supporting the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
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