Good research data management doesn’t end with a Data Management Plan or begin when you want to share your data; thinking about how to organise your data throughout your research project will allow you to comply with funder requirements and make your research more efficient. Data management is an essential building block for good research. It will help you collect data that underpins your work in a way that allows it to be used with confidence, both now and in the future. Basic principles, such as filenaming and version control, will help you locate and understand your data. Ultimately, well managed data can add to the credit you receive and impact of your research alongside other research outputs.
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