After a review of research data practices across the University in accordance with the University research data management (RDM) policy and external requirements on good practice around research data, including open data, it has been agreed by the School Heads…
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Sessions related to research information management have been organised for the next few months as follows: Classroom/group sessions Bring your own device Worktribe session : 17th October – 10am-11:30am – G8 Merchiston Data Management Session : 7th November – 10am-11pm…
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The University generates a lot of research data each year. This needs to be managed securely for the integrity of the research we do. As a researcher you need to ensure that the data you generate is managed securely in…
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Research metrics, also called bibliometrics or citation metrics, are quantitative measurements designed to help you or others evaluate research outputs. They might include measurements such as times an article is cited, journal impact factor measurements, social media mentions, the h-index, news media…
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Over the past months we have been working on a number of projects in the areas of research information and governance. Some highlights are below, including the times over the summer where you can access for training, advice or discussion…
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What is a Data management plan? Research data management is a way for you as a researcher to manage your data during the lifetime of a research project. You can demonstrate how you will do this via a data management…
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How we will assess the quality of an output for REF As part of the preparations for REF2021 we are assessing the quality of research outputs for inclusion in our submission. To do this we are scoring all the eligible…
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Research data management (RDM) is a way for you as a researcher to manage your data during the lifetime of a research project and beyond. Why? sticks (requirements) and carrots (benefits)! Policy compliance: Research funding comes from public money. Funders…
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Research news stories and events can be recorded in Worktribe as part of your profile. Guidance on how to do this can be found on the RIO intranet research management pages. There is an approval step between adding the information…
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Peer-review is important in research to ensure the quality and integrity of research activity. It is also an important part of the research funding process both once you have submitted to the funder, but also within institutions before you submit…
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