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Delve into the significance of research in universities and the critical need for Research Data Management (RDM). Understand research processes, methods, information practices, and the diverse nature of research data. Analyze the contextual importance of RDM, researcher perspectives, and LIS roles. Learn about research data interviews, audits, and reflect on your role as an LIS professional in research settings.
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RDMRose: Research Data Management for LIS Session 2 The Nature of Research and the Need for RDM The nature of research and the need for RDM Session 2 Learning material produced by RDMRose http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/is/research/projects/rdmrose
Learning outcomes • At the end of this session you will be able to: Part 2.1 • Explain the place of research in universities • Apply theories of academic discipline and speciality to the issues of RDM Part 2.2 • Outline the research process • Appreciate the range of research methods in use in different disciplines • Use the concept of information practices and their diversity across disciplines/specialities • Reflect on the nature of research data Learning material produced by RDMRose http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/is/research/projects/rdmrose
Learning outcomes Part 2.3 • Analyse the context within which RDM has come to be seen as a key agenda • Reflect upon the researcher perspective on RDM • Reflect on LIS roles within these understandings Part 2.4 • Explain a “research data interview” and “data audit” process Part 2.5 • Reflect upon your experience with research as an LIS professional and how research relates to your role Learning material produced by RDMRose http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/is/research/projects/rdmrose
Session overview 2.1 The nature of research and the need for RDM 2.2 Research, information practices and data 2.3 The RDM agenda, including Funders’ mandates and university policies 2.4 Research data audits and interviews, and investigating a researcher 1 2.5 Reflection on research Learning material produced by RDMRose http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/is/research/projects/rdmrose