I’m going to be talking a lot about data sharing on my blog, so it’s worth investigating why I believe sharing data is beneficial. There are plenty of reasons for and against sharing–I will highlight some of them in this … Continue reading
The laboratory notebook is one of the most important tools for data management in the laboratory and in its paper format, it’s also one of the most problematic. The paper laboratory notebook has historically been the place to record all … Continue reading
A recent post on the Retraction Watch blog–concerning a grad student retracting a sole-author paper when her advisor claimed ownership of her data–highlights the complicated nature of data ownership. This area is so complex that the only answer to the … Continue reading
The White House made an announcement on Friday that will significantly impact the way that you disseminate your research. The memorandum (pdf), covering all federal granting agencies with over $100 million in annual R&D expenditures (a list of agencies can be … Continue reading
Managing research data well can feel like an overwhelming task, so it’s important to start small. It’s much easier to make several small changes over time than to change the whole system at once. One of the easier and more … Continue reading
When I was a practicing chemist, I wore many hats. One day I was a programmer, the next a plumber, and only sometimes was I actually a chemist. While I enjoyed the day-to-day variety, I found it hard to adapt … Continue reading
My name is Kristin Briney and I love research data. Follow my adventures with data here or contact me with questions.
My third book, "The Research Data Management Workbook".
My second book, "Managing Data for Patron Privacy," co-authored with Becky Yoose.
My first book, "Data Management for Researchers".