Research Data Management
Quick Links
- DMP Assistant DMP Assistant is an all-purpose tool for preparing data management plans (DMPs) and includes multiple templates with guidance and examples.
- UWinnipeg Research Data Repository UWinnipeg Data Repository is a research data repository for our faculty, students, and staff to deposit research data for discovery and sharing. To deposit data, you will need to create an account and contact the RDM Librarian for assistance.
RDM Librarian
Research Data Management
What is Research Data Management?
Research Data Management, or RDM, is the responsible stewardship of the data created or generated as part of a research project. It involves the responsible storage, description, and protection of research data, and should be an integral early part of any research project.
Why is Research Data Management important?
- Funders and journal publishers are increasingly making RDM a priority and a requirement including the Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy.
- Reduce the risk of data loss
- Increase research efficiency and integrity
- Make your research more visible
- Enable collaboration.
Visit jisc's How and why you should manage your research data: A guide for researchers to learn more.
What are research data?
Data can take many forms, including but not limited to: photographs, audio or video recordings, survey results, computer code, designs or diagrams, etc. Research data can be any materials you created during your research activities and have chosen to retain.
How should I begin?
With a Data Management Plan! Try Portage Network's easy-to-use DMP Assistant
For more information on RDM planning, collecting and sharing visit UWinnipeg's RDM website
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