Research Data Management Project: a DAF investigation of research data management practices at The University of Northampton
| Title | Research Data Management Project: a DAF investigation of research data management practices at The University of Northampton |
| Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Alexogiannopoulos, E., McKenney S., & Pickton M. |
| Keywords | sg_data_survey, sg_ps |
| Abstract | This report describes the University of Northampton Research Data Project, conducted over a period of eight weeks in Summer 2010. Following the tried and tested Data Asset Framework (DAF) methodology, the project sought to investigate the types of data held by researchers throughout the university, researchers' existing data management practices, and the risks associated with these practices. It aimed to provide evidence to inform a possible new data management policy and services to satisfy the requirements of researchers and funders. Finally, it hoped to raise awareness amongst researchers about good data management practice, including the provision of short and long term data storage and access. |
| URL | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/2736/ |
Gap Area Study Type:
High-level Gap Areas:
Measurement Gap Areas:
- Context: Discipline/Department
- Context: Role (or business area)
- Context: Research area
- Context: Experience or Rank
- Culture: Sharing attitudes and practices
- Culture: Other: Security practices
- Knowledge: Other: Funder requirements, experience with DMPs (researchers)
- Knowledge: Other: Data types and formats
- Collab: Other: Research collaboration
- CMP: Fragmented data management
- CMP: Difficulty managing data for reuse
- SA: Sharing and Access
Purpose:
Investigated research data management practices at the University of Northampton, specifically the types of data held by researchers throughout the university, researchers‟ existing data management practices, and the risks associated with these practices.
Method:
Used the Digital Asset Framework methodology
