Making Data Work: Practical Strategies for Managing Research Data
5 June 14:00
Maintaining well-organised data is essential for researchers to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and long-term usability of their work. Effective data management strategies can vary widely depending on factors such as the type, volume, and format of the data, as well as the platforms and systems used for collection and analysis. For example, while cloud storage can be a practical solution for researchers working with large datasets, it may not be the most suitable option for those conducting fieldwork or research in remote locations. Likewise, researchers working with archival materials, secondary sources, or big data may need to adopt tailored approaches to organise and safeguard their data effectively.
In this panel discussion, researchers who have successfully completed their data collection will share their insights and experiences of managing data throughout the research process, from planning through to post-collection. Topics covered will include:
• Best practices for storing, organising, and updating data across both online and offline platforms.
• Preparing for data management in the pre-collection phase, ensuring data collection is set up for success.
• Common challenges and pitfalls encountered in post-collection data management, and strategies for addressing them.
• Practical tools and techniques for backing up data and securing it against loss or corruption.
While our focus in Trinity Term will be on developing robust data management plans prior to data collection, this session is open to doctoral students and academics, regardless of primary research methods, at any stage of their research journey, whether in the planning phase, actively collecting data, or working with data already gathered.
The panel will be interactive, with ample opportunities for questions and discussion. You will have the chance to engage directly with our expert panellists, connect with fellow researchers, and learn from each other’s experiences and strategies for navigating the complexities of research data management.
Moderator
Keiko Kanno
Panellists for TT25
TBC
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.
See our full Terms and Conditions below
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
The Chair
Keiko Kanno
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Researcher Development Terms and Conditions
In booking any training workshops, you agree that:
COMMITMENT: application is not an expression of interest; it is a firm commitment. You will be available for the full duration of the course session(s); if you are not, please do not make a booking. You will not accept any subsequent meeting invitations that may fall during the given workshop times.
PRE-WORK / HOMEWORK: if applicable, you will complete any given pre-work and/or homework as described on the workshop web listing, as it constitutes part of the workshop
CANCELLATION: should your circumstances change, and you are not able to attend the full session(s). you will cancel giving at least 72-hours' notice, so we can offer the place to someone on the waiting list.
ARRIVAL: you will join, or arrive at, the workshop 5 minutes before the advertised start time, to ensure a prompt start.
LATE POLICY: you understand that the online room will be locked / workshop door will be closed 10 minutes after the event start time and late-comers will not be admitted. This is to preserve the integrity of the course for those who are present.
ENGAGEMENT: you will give the session your undivided attention and engagement. You will not be able to do other tasks in parallel. If online, you will ensure that your environment and internet connection allow you to participate verbally and with video cameras on. These are interactive workshops, and it is not appropriate to attend from a silent or shared workspace.
ATTENDANCE RECORD: you understand the Register will be taken in the last half-hour of the course, and anyone not present in the room at that point will be marked as non -attending (see below)
FEEDBACK: you will contribute feedback afterwards, to help us understand how well the session met its intended aims, and facilitate our continuous improvement
CONSEQUENCES OF NON-ATTENDANCE: you understand that any non-attendance
a) is visible to departments and supervisors/PIs, and
b) may result in any future bookings you’ve made within the same term being cancelled, and the place(s) offered to the waiting list.
