Research Data Management / Data Management
It is the organization, documentation, storage, and preservation of the data resulting from the research process in order to encourage reuse of data. OR It is the process of providing the appropriate labeling, storage, and access for data at all stages of a research project.
The Vaal University of Technology does this process through the Figshare platform, more information on Figshare is on the second page.
VUT Gold Fields Library
Human Sciences
Applied and Computer Sciences
Management Sciences
Engineering
Information Librarian: RDM
Research Librarian
Sebokeng Campus
Why Data Management?
A FAIR Guiding principle has been developed to enhance to reusability of data. Improved technology creates more capacity to create and store data, it increases the opportunity of making data FAIR: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
To address these challenges, funding agencies require a Data management Plan (DMP) to be submitted with grant applications. Additionally, many academic journals require the submission of relevant data with manuscripts to promote Open Access of research.
Key Points for Data Management:
Easier to analyze organized, documented data
Find data more easily
Don’t drown in irrelevant data
Don’t lose data
Get credit for your data
Avoid accusations of misconduct
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