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The purpose of this LibGuide is to promote research data generation, storage, dissemination and reuse, and provide clarification on Research Data Management.

RDM Defined

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  Iis 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.

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Mpilwenhle Hlongwa

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Zodwa Thomas

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Rebecca Fani

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Karien Du Bruyn

Information Librarian: RDM

Andrew Memela

Research Librarian

Sibongile Mtsweni

Sebokeng Campus 

Mpilwenhle Hlongwa

Data Management

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.

 

Data

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

Librarian: RDM

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Andrew Memela
Contact:
VUT Main Campus
Goldfields Library
2nd Floor
Office H201-28
0169509654
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