Data management during fieldwork

Fieldwork Perspectives 

Planning: Effective data management techniques - TT 24

During fieldwork: Data management strategies / Managing your data in the field - MT 24

Post-fieldwork: Data management best practices  - HT 25

 

 

Planning: Effective data management techniques - TT 24

Maintaining well-organised data is essential for researchers to keep accurate records of fieldwork data and make informed decisions. The techniques and strategies for securely managing data may differ depending on the field sites, types and amount of data, and the system or database used for data collection and analysis. Some may find online data storage to be the best option, while it may not be ideal for those working in remote areas.

 

In this workshop, post-fieldworkers will be sharing their experience and knowledge on managing data in the field. The discussion will cover various topics, such as effective methods and strategic planning for storing, organising, and updating data on both online and offline platforms, as well as some potential challenges and drawbacks that may arise. We will also delve into practical tools and techniques for backing up data and enhancing security measures to safeguard the confidentiality of the data during and after data collection in the field.

 

Chair for TT 24

Keiko Kanno

Panellists for TT 24

Dr José Ignacio Carrasco (Postdoctoral Researcher, Centre on Migration, Policy and Society)
Peyton Cherry (DPhil, Anthropology) 
Professor Nancy Puccinelli (Professor of Marketing and Psychology) 
 

To Book

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Our booking process

When your application is received, you will be emailed a link and then have 48 hours to complete a pre-workshop form requesting additional information. If you do not meet this deadline, your application will be cancelled. 

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If you have specific circumstances which may affect your engagement with this event, or your meeting our Terms and Conditions, please continue with your booking and contact us by email to discuss how we can support you: researcherdevelopment@socsci.ox.ac.uk

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