2. Research data management
Good research practice
Meeting obligations, rules and guidelines
National level, local level
Supervisors need to know
To advise students
3. Why is data management important?
The Code
– ‘to justify the outcomes of the research
and to defend them if they are
challenged’
– ‘good stewardship of public resources...’
4. What is research data?
Anything that may be needed to validate
the results of research
Research data could include
images, sound/video recordings, artefacts,
surveys, questionnaires, interview transcripts,
statistical data and analyses, measurements,
fieldwork notes
5. Research data management at ECU
Research data policies and plans
The Australian Code for the Responsible
Conduct of Research
ECU Research Data and Records Management
Policy
ECU data management plan template
6. HDR students need to …
In a nutshell…..
Store and maintain data responsibly
7. HDR students need to…
Keep clear and accurate records of the
research methods and data sources
Identify ownership of research data and
records
Manage the storage of and accessibility to
research data and records
Follow ethical protocols and privacy
legislation
8. HDR students need to…
Ensure the security of research data and
records
Retain the research data and records for
the required period
Maintain the confidentiality of research
data and records
Safely dispose of research data and
primary materials when the appropriate
period of retention has finished.
9. Supervisors advise HDR students…
How to manage data
Where to store data
How to manage the confidentiality of
data
How long to keep data (varies with
disciplines)
If data should be retained beyond the life
of the project, how will this be done
If data may have potential for re-use in
the future
10. Research data management
Training
GRIP Online Orientation Module Responsible
Research
More to come in 2012, online guide
More is needed
Resources
ECU data management plan template
Contact email researchonline@ecu.edu.au