Subject Guides: Indigenous Research Guide: Research Data Management

Research Data Management (RDM)

Data management planning is necessary at all stages of the research project lifecycle, from design and inception to completion." The tools on this site help researchers manage and preserve their research data.

For more information about RDM services at the University of Alberta click this link https://www.library.ualberta.ca/research-support/data-management.

Data Management Assistants

What will a DMP do?

A data management plan (DMP) will:

define the steps you need to manage your data
strengthen your research ethics application
ensure you follow funder and journal requirements
clarify what you need for longer-term data management
give your data a longer lifespan and strengthen your research process

Portage DMP Assistant
DMP is a Library supported, web-based tool that guides you through developing your Data Management Plan (DMP). DMP builder is accessible by UA faculty and students and those beyond our institution.
Dataverse
Dataverse is a library supported, web-based tool to help you protect and share your research data. Dataverse provides remote, secure backup of your research data. Dataverse also allows you to share your data with specific individuals. You can set access permissions for your data so your research team or students can use it. Dataverse allows you to maintain versions of files as the data undergoes analysis and revision.

RDM Help

James Dorion - Research Data Management Coordinator

jdoiron@ualberta.ca

780-492- 8123