research data
Why restrict access to research data?
There are many reasons that open access to research data might be inappropriate e.g. political sensitivities, health and safety risks or agreements with commercial funders. The 'open' publication of anonymised data should be ruled out ...
What is a data journal and why might I publish in one?
Data journals are publications whose primary purpose is to expose datasets. They enable the author to focus on the data itself, rather than producing an extensive analysis of the data which occurs in the traditional ...
Research data – what to keep?
Deciding what research data to keep, and why, has become a more significant focus in recent years as the volume and diversity of data outputs have grown. The What to Keep study was commissioned by ...
“A goal without a plan is just a wish” – the requirement for data plans
When Antoine de Saint Exupéry said “a goal without a plan is just a wish”, he probably wasn’t thinking about data management plans (DMPs), but he certainly knew the importance of planning. So does Cranfield ...
Where should I put my research data?
If you are mandated or able to share your research data, one immediate question is where do you put it? It can be confusing as there are a number of options available to you. As ...