Structure your research data management according to Umeå University’s recommendations and relevant resources at the Swedish National Data Service (SND). Here, we have gathered essential resources and links to in-depth information on organising your data.
Information resource on metadata, metadata standards and related areas.
Use Umeå University's folder structure
The University recommends creating a systematic folder structure for your research data. The recommended structure simplifies your work and enables you to make research data available according to Umeå University's research data policy.
Here you can read more about the recommended structure:
Precise metadata helps you create structure within your files
You can organise your data based on different types of metadata. This helps you structure the data during your research and, at the same time, facilitates preparation for long-term storage and archiving. It is advisable to start from a metadata standard commonly used in your research field.
When you collaborate with other researchers, you may need to share research data. Data are subject to different rules to protect various interests, such as confidentiality. Therefore, certain assessments must be made before sharing data between different parties. The University has developed a guide to assist you in this process.
Documenting your research data management facilitates the future reuse of your data and ensures that you manage your data according to relevant rules and requirements. This documentation includes information classification, risk analysis, and a data management plan. In some cases, other documentation may also be needed depending on the type of research data processed and how it is handled.
The Swedish National Data Service (SND) offers excellent resources to help you work practically with your data, including guidance on file formats, versioning, and software.
Having secure, stable, and user friendly IT solutions for collecting and storing research data is essential during the ongoing research process. If you share research data with other researchers, you must choose secure IT solutions. Contact ITS research support to find the best solutions for your research data.
You will find more information in Aurora, the page is in Swedish but if you click the links you will find some information in English.
