Managing your data

Managing data on a day-to-day basis during the course of your research involves a number of practical considerations and activities. These include:

• Data storage
• Information security
• Organising and filing data
• Quality control procedures
• Capturing relevant documentation and metadata
• Collecting data and choosing the correct tools, for example, online survey tools like UoR REDCap.

To explore further aspects of data management described above, you may wish to consult some of training and information resources listed on the 'Research data management: Managing data' libguide.