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About Research Data Management
Research data management (RDM) refers to the activities applied throughout the lifecycle of a research project that guide planning, collection, documentation, storage, sharing, and preservation of research data (Tri-Agency 2021).
RDM activities are integral to conducting responsible research and can help researchers save time and resources by ensuring data are complete, understandable, and secure:
- Develop a data management plan (DMP) to ensure effective management of your data.
- Meet grant and publishing requirements and ensure compliance with ethics and privacy policies.
- Increase the impact and visibility of research results.
- Encourage the discovery and reuse of research data.
- Safeguard research data for future reuse through long-term preservation and stewardship.
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Research Guides
The following guides provide information about RDM and related topics such as Geospatial Data, Government Information, and Data and Statistics.
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Borealis
The library manages Queen's Dataverse Collection, which is part of Borealis, the Canadian Dataverse Repository
DMP Assistant
The library supports researchers in using the national DMP Assistant tool
Lunaris
Search for Canadian research datasets in the national discovery portal.
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Odesi
Search for social science data and public opinion polls in Odesi