Increase your research impact
Making your data available to other researchers can impact the discovery and relevance of your research.
Research data management
How the Library supports Concordia's Institutional RDM Strategy
Research data management (RDM) is the storage, access, and preservation of data produced during research. It covers the entire lifecycle of data, from planning the research to conducting it, and from backing up data during the project to long-term preservation after the research has ended. (Source: CODATA)
Effective RDM practices will...
Save time
Planning ahead for your data management needs will save you time and resources.
Preserve your data
Depositing your data in a repository safeguards your investment of time and resources while preserving your research contribution for you and others to use.
Maintain data integrity
Managing and documenting your data throughout its life cycle will allow you and others to understand and use your data in the future.
Meet journal and funder requirements
Many funding agencies and journals now require that researchers deposit data collected as part of a research project.
Promote new discoveries
Sharing your data with other researchers can lead to new and unanticipated discoveries and provide research material for those with little or no funding.
Data management plans
A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a document that helps researchers and funding agencies to understand the type of data that will be produced, how they will be managed and preserved, and how they will be shared.
Find or collect data
Depending on your project, your research might entail collecting the data yourself or finding third party data for reuse. Learn more about data sources, collecting data ethically, as well as special information about doing research with Indigenous communities.
Manage data during research
Learn about best practices for file formats, file organization, storage, and documentation. Making good choices early will save you time and resources later.
Analyze data
Find tools for cleaning and preparing data, what software and facilities are available, and guidance on documenting your workflows.
Deposit & share data
Many funding agencies now require researchers to deposit data. Learn about repository options for depositing data, how to prepare data for deposit, as well as options for licensing and citing data.
Help and resources
Research data management consultations are available for Concordia faculty, students, and staff. Find out more about how librarians on the Library's RDM team can provide guidance. This service is part of Concordia's Institutional Research Data Management Strategy.