Creating your data
There are many decisions to make about managing your data before you even start creating/collecting it, including formal or semi-formal data planning (many funders now require this), choosing hardware and software, and addressing issues with intellectual property rights and ethics.
Decisions made at the beginning (or as early as possible) will affect how you can access, use, or preserve your data in the future.
- Data Management for Funding Bids. What funders expect for data management planning, how data planning can affect your bidding process, and who to consult when bidding for funding (e.g. for help with AHRC Technical Appendices).
- Data Planning. What to include in your data planning and how to get started on a data management plan.
- Choosing Formats. Help on choosing file formats and how your choice effects the usability and long term readability of files.
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Links to resources that will help you make sure you can use your data and research products flexibily and legally.
- Data Protection and Ethics. Information on the sensitivity, security, and protection of your research inputs and outputs.