Teaching module

Data Stewardship and the Research Data Management Life Cycle

With Mariarita de Luca

  • Coursework, current edition
  • Core
  • 6 h
  • 3 scheduled lessons

Explore the roles and responsibilities of a Data Steward, and learn how to manage research data across its entire lifecycle—from planning to preservation

Key topics

  • Data stewardship roles and profiles
  • The Research Data Management (RDM) lifecycle
  • Best practices for RDM

Learning outcomes

  • Describe each phase of the research data lifecycle and its implications for data quality, integrity, and reuse
  • Apply best practices for data management throughout the lifecycle, including naming conventions, file formats, version control, and secure storage
  • Recognize common data challenges (e.g., data loss, poor documentation, ethical risks) and implement strategies to mitigate them
Total hours
6 h
Classes
6 h
Type
Core

Lessons in the calendar

  • Mon, 28 Sept 202609:00 to 11:00Room 004, SISSA main building
  • Wed, 30 Sept 202611:15 to 13:15Room 137, SISSA main building
  • Thu, 1 Oct 202614:30 to 16:30SISSA main building room 003
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