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Using TUNDRA2 for research data: a researcher’s perspective
The University’s research data policy and guidelines place responsibility for good research data management on both the Principal Investigator and the University. The University is obliged to “provide...
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Data management planning using DMPonline
In its research data policy and principles, the University of Northampton strongly encourages researchers to produce data management plans (DMPs) for their research projects. DMPonline is the...
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RDM at the University of Northampton: state of play
Over the last three years the University has been implementing its roadmap for research data management (RDM). This post outlines some of the work that has been undertaken and describes where we are...
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UK Data Service – free webinars
The UK Data Service, the ESRC-funded source of social and economic data, are offering a number of free webinars over the next couple of months: Webinar: Key data: Census – 3 September 2015, 3pm...
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OA and the research lifecycle 1: identifying a new research area
Open access to published work Whether you already have an idea for a new research area or are uncertain where to start, gaining an overview of the current literature is critical. Fortunately, not all...
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OA and the research lifecycle 2: producing the research proposal
Your research proposal is likely to address a range of issues arising throughout the research lifecycle, some of which are covered by the other posts in this series. To avoid repetition, in this post...
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OA and the research lifecycle 3: bidding for funding
Open access to published work Many funders, especially those awarding public monies, now make it a prerequisite of funding that all published outputs should be made open access. You should make it...
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OA and the research lifecycle 5: collecting and analysing data
If you anticipate that your research data will be re-used in future (either by yourself or others) there are a few things you need to think about as you collect and analyse your data. Ethical data...
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OA and the research lifecycle 6: writing up
In terms of writing up, the preparation needed for open access is not dissimilar from that required for other types of publication. A major consideration is whether you have made use of third party...
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OA and the research lifecycle 7: disseminating your research
In deciding whether and how to provide open access to your published work you need to consider: The nature of the research output Your funder’s open access policy The availability of funds to pay...
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