Please note that this is an introductory course, covering the basics of RDM in the Social Sciences. If you already have some basic knowledge about RDM but are interested in how to write your DMP, we recommend you to take the course Creating Data Management Plans instead. If you already have basic knowledge on RDM but have a specific question about it, you can contact us directly via rdm@univie.ac.at.
If you want to archive your research data at AUSSDA - The Austrian Social Science Data Archive, please also contact us directly: info@aussda.at.

Research data management is becoming increasingly important in all stages of the research data life cycle. Data in the Social Science encompasses a wide range of data from interviews and surveys to observational data, data in different formats and of both quantitative and qualitative nature. This workshop will provide an overview of research data management in the Social Sciences, and offer guidance on how to implement best practices in the entirety of the research data life cycle from planning to publishing. 

The workshop will give a short introduction to research data management in the Social Sciences, focus on senstitive / personal data and present how to work with social science data, both quantitative and qualitative. Participants will be able to ask questions and discuss their specific concerns in smaller groups and the plenary session.

Preliminary information and technical requirements for participants:

You will need:

- A PC or laptop incl. a headset or headphones with an extra microphone, if possible a webcam.
- A stable internet connection.
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari.
- Entering the webinar is possible 15 minutes before the training starts.