The Research data handbook provides an introduction to research data management concepts and practices throughout the research lifecycle. Click through to any of the sections below for more information.
An introduction to research data and research data management, with definitions of key terms, including primary and secondary data.
The data management plan and the role of data management planning in the research process, with information about planning tools.
Managing data on a day-to-day basis during the research, including data storage, information security, organising data, quality control, documentation, handling intellectual property issues, and information about online survey tools.
Guidance on data preservation and sharing, including definitions of open, restricted and FAIR data, choosing and using data repositoires, and preparing data for sharing.