INF449 Research Data Management (8)

Data value increases as it is interconnected, networked, shared, used and reused. A deluge of scientific and other research data presents a great opportunity for libraries, archives and other information organisations to grow their roles. This subject focuses on research data management which is an increasingly important set of skills in universities, scientific, research and other organisations. There are many information management activities related to data, for example, establishing plans for data selection, migration of data to new platforms, ensuring compliance with policies and standards, creating finding aids for multiple user communities, and developing databases and technologies to support data creation, preservation, discovery, and reuse. This subject will provide information managers with the background to provide leadership in research data management.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF449. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed INF334 or INF534.

Incompatible Subjects

INF334, INF534

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to apply a broad coherent body of knowledge to the legal, policy, and ethical frameworks for responsible data stewardship;
  • be able to review critically, analyse and synthesise knowledge of the role of data as evidence and its use in supporting research;
  • be able to discuss the technical standards in place for managing large volumes of data;
  • be able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences the options for the management of data by research teams, data centres, libraries, and archives; and
  • be able to reflect critically on the issues and trends in data management and curation.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Overview of data, data librarianship, and data curation
  • Role of data in research
  • Definitions of data and the nature of evidence
  • Data-driven scholarship and statistics
  • Data lifecycle & collaboration
  • Data archives, standards and repositories
  • Legal, policy, and ethical frameworks for responsible data stewardship
  • Public policy for research data
  • Data management and curation in data centres, libraries and archives.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of INF449 in Session 2 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Quiz: research data management basics
10
2
Communications and engagement strategy
40
3
Researcher support report
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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