Guidance and Resources 

Summary of information you will need to develop your research data management strategy.

Why you need to consider data management for research projects:

Introduction to Research Data Management
Introduction to Research Data Governance at Napier

Data management plan review:

From 4 November 2024, you can create and submit your Data Management Plan for review using Worktribe. 

• Submit your Data Management Plan via Worktribe
  
• ​​Email RDM@napier.ac.uk for help and advice
  

We have created a short video​ (below) and quick guide document​ to explain this new process. 

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Relevant policies / guidance:

• Data Management Plan Quick Guide_v1.0_Oct 2024.pdf
• Worktribe Ethics and DMP Guidance​ 
  
• Video – Creating a Data Management Plan 
• Summary of funder policies
  
• Edinburgh Napier Data management policy
• Edinburgh Napier data storage information
• GDPR and research
• Data security / storage / file formats / encryption and databases should use the IS web form
• Teams site for collaborative working with external partners during R&I projects. Request form. Note: all research data should be backed up from Team to the X:Drive
• University managed tools for research
• Social Media in Research​

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