Good research data management prevents data loss, keeps data secure and facilitates data sharing
Research data is the data created or generated as part of a research project and exists in many formats including numeric data, text, transcripts, images, video and audio recordings. Research data management (RDM) describes the activities researchers perform as they create and save their research data.
Learn more:
- UBC Library Research Commons Open Educational Resource (OER) – GitHub-based, open source, computationally reproducible, self-paced training on all things RDM, including directory structures, file naming, file formatting, Data Management Plans, data deposits and much more.
- UBC Library RDM DataGuide (last updated November 2023). A wholesome guide we have developed to get you started on Research Data Management.
- Good Enough Research Data Management – A Very Brief Guide. This very brief guide presents a set of good data management practices that researchers can adopt, regardless of their data management skills and levels of expertise.
The UBC Library provides support for many aspects of research data management, including:
- Preparing data management plans (DMPs)
- Depositing your data for long-term access and preservation
Need help? Contact research.data@ubc.ca