Managing data

"Research cannot flourish if data are not preserved and made accessible. All concerned must act accordingly" (Nature, 2009, para. 1).

Learning objectives

This topic explores the strategies and issues that need to be considered for appropriate management of data throughout your research candidature. By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• consider research integrity and your responsibilities as a researcher at QUT under the provisions of the QUT Code for Responsible Conduct of Research
• apply data management strategies to organise and store data proficiently, ethically and legally
• commence your planning in the Data Management Planner.