Managing Data @Melbourne Knowledge Bank

The Managing Data @Melbourne Knowledge Bank complements and extends the content delivered through the online modules. Access additional information and resources beyond those covered in the online training and revisit key research data management (RDM) guidance whenever it is needed.

  • Getting started with research data

    Data management planning is a fundamental part of effective research. Learn about general principles of good research data management and be able to apply these to your own research practices.

    • research
    • data

  • Develop a data management plan

    Explore information about the different types and formats of data that you might be creating or collecting as part of your research and the different ways that data is collected.

    • data management
    • planning

  • Ethics and legal issues

    Information about the regulatory environment surrounding research data, including IPR, copyright, privacy, ethical review and approval, Indigenous Knowledge rights and responsible research conduct around data re-use.

    • ethics
    • legal issues

  • Organise store and backup data

    Learn how to manage data storage practices that ensure your data is easily findable, accessible, secure, and shareable. Understand options available to you to store your data safely and prevent data loss.

    • organisation
    • storage

  • Document and describe data

    Learn how to describe your data in such a way that it can be properly verified and allow others to understand and use it, now and into the future. Understand why this is important for the long-term management of your research data and records.

    • review
    • document
    • describe

  • Share and preserve data

    Understand the benefits and constraints of sharing research data and contributing to the research community. Information about issues relating to the long-term preservation, licensing and sharing of your research data with other researchers.

    • share
    • preservation