Research Data Management 101

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Research data management is an ongoing, but beneficial activity.

Things you want to check and re-check over time:

• Is the data still stable and retrievable?
• Is the metadata still available and understandable?
• Are the formats still usable?
  • Is the software still available?
  • Is any specialized hardware still available?
  • Is the data still in the correct location?
    • Are my backups working as I expect?