# Research Data Network Documentation

> A site to exchange information on research data management and related topics within the UK research information management sector.

## Guides
- [How to contribute](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/how-to-contribute.md)
- [How to add to the discussions](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/how-to-add-a-discussion.md)
- [How to suggest an edit](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/how-to-suggest-an-edit.md)
- [How to suggest a new tool or service](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/how-to-add-tool-to-the-list.md)
- [How to submit a work in progress draft or rough document to the site](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/how-to-add-a-work-in-progress-or-rough-document-to-the-site.md)
- [How to submit a finalised document to the site](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/how-to-submit-a-finalised-document-to-the-site.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions About this Site](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/frequently-asked-questions.md)
- [Research Data Network Events](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/research-data-network-events-information.md): Information on past and upcoming RDN events
- [6th Research Data Network](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/6th-research-data-network.md): 6th Research Data Network workshop. If you would like to volunteer to host it, please get in touch.
- [5th Research Data Network](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/5th-research-data-network.md): 5th Research Data Network workshop. If you would like to volunteer to host it, please get in touch.
- [4th Research Data Network - University of York - June 2017](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/4th-research-data-network-york-university.md): 4th Research Data Network workshop hosted by University of York
- [3rd Research Data Network - St Andrews University - November 2016](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/3rd-research-data-network-st-andrews-university-december-2016.md)
- [2nd Research Data Network - Cambridge University - September 2016](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/2nd-research-data-network-meeting-september-2016-location-tbc.md)
- [1st Research Data Network - University of Cardiff - May 2016](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/1st-research-data-network-meeting-university-of-cardiff-18th-may-2016-1.md)
- [Research Data Shared Service Pilot](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/research-data-shared-service-overview.md): Short overview and FAQ
- [Pilot Institutions](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/pilot-institutions.md)
- [Supplier Framework](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/lot-overview.md)
- [Operational requirements](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/operational-requirements.md)
- [Digital preservation workflows](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/workflows.md)
- [Archivematica Alpha MVP](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/archivematica-alpha-mvp.md)
- [RDSS Storage](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/rdss-storage.md)
- [Repository Platforms](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/repository-platforms.md)
- [Preservation Platforms](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/preservation-platforms.md)
- [Reporting and Metrics Services](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/reporting-platforms.md)
- [Discovery Services](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/discovery-platforms.md)
- [Identifier Services](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/identifier-services.md)
- [CRIS Platforms](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/cris-platforms.md)
- [Repository Plugins](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/repository-plugins.md)
- [Preservation Tools](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/preservation-tools.md)
- [Personal Data Resources](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/personal-data-resources.md)
- [Data/Metadata Transfer Protocols](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/datametadata-transfer-protocols.md)
- [Active Data Management](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/active-data-management.md): Tools for active data management - disciplinary and cross disciplinary
- [Cloud Storage](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/cloud-storage.md)
- [File Sync and Share](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/file-sync-and-share.md)
- [Archival Storage](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/archival-storage.md)
- [Overview](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/overview.md)
- [High Level Business Case](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/high-level-business-case.md)
- [Case Studies](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/case-studies.md): Examples of the benefits associated with the sharing of research data
- [Case study titles and abstracts](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/case-study-abstracts.md)
- [Resources](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/resources.md)
- [Videos](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/videos.md): Videos highlighting the positive benefits of Research Data Management
- [Costing](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/costing.md)
- [Data Management Plan Templates](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/data-management-plan-templates.md)
- [Compliance Tools](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/compliance-tools.md)
- [BBSRC DMP Compliance rubric](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/bbsrc-dmp-compliance-rubric-2.md): A check-list / marking rubric to be used when evaluating Data Management Plans for compliance with BBSRC data retention and sharing requirements
- [Wellcome DMP Compliance Rubric](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/wellcome-dmp-compliance-rubric.md): A check-list / marking rubric to be used when evaluating Data Management Plans for compliance with Wellcome data retention and sharing requirements
- [EPSRC DMP Compliance Rubric](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/epsrc-dmp-compliance-rubric.md): A check-list / marking rubric to be used when evaluating Data Management Plans for compliance with EPSRC data retention and sharing requirements
- [AHRC DMP Compliance Rubric](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/ahrc-dmp-compliance-rubric.md): A DRAFT check-list / marking rubric to be used when evaluating Data Management Plans for compliance with AHRC data retention and sharing requirements.
- [H2020 DMP Compliance Rubric](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/h2020-dmp-compliance-rubric.md): A DRAFT check-list / marking rubric to be used when evaluating Data Management Plans for compliance with AHRC data retention and sharing requirements.
- [DMP discussion areas](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/dmp-discussion-areas.md)
- [Senior Management Engagement](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/senior-management-engagement.md): When doing the “right thing” is not good enough - strategies for engaging senior leadership with RDM
- [Funder RDM compliance checking](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/funder-rdm-compliance-checking.md)
- [Institutional Requirements](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/institutional-requirements.md)
- [Policies](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/hei-data-policies.md)
- [Architectures](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/architectures.md)
- [Costing Data](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/costing-data.md)
- [Metadata Specifications](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/metadata-specifications.md)
- [Data Asset Framework and Audit reports and data](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/data-asset-framework-and-audit-reports-and-data.md)
- [Engaging Researchers](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/engaging-researchers.md): Tools, tips and tricks for building an engaged RDM community
- [Training and Skills](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/training-and-skills.md)
- [Mailing Lists](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/research-data-management-mailing-list.md)
- [Thesis and Dissertations](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/thesis-and-dissertations.md): Guides and documentations for sharing and preserving thesis and dissertations, as well as the data that comes with them.
- [Research software](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/research-software.md): On management, preservation, sharing and archiving of research software
- [Licensing data](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/licensing-data.md): Resources and discussions regarding the licensing of research data
- [Research Data Network Contacts](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/research-data-network-contacts.md): A place to share RDM contacts at relevant organisations
- [Research data related lists](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/research-data-related-mailing-lists.md): Updated in real time
- [Jiscmail - Research Data Management](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/jiscmail-research-data-management.md)
- [Jiscmail - Digital Preservation](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/jiscmail-digital-preservation.md)
- [Jiscmail - Repositories](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/jiscmail-repositories.md)
- [Glossary](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/glossary.md)
- [Data Stories](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/data-sharing-and-management-snafu-in-3-short-acts.md)
- [Research publications for RDM](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/research-publications-for-rdm.md)
- [Acknowledgements](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/acknowledgements.md)
- [Terms and conditions and Privacy Polcy](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/terms-and-conditions.md)
- [Research Data Alliance](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/research-data-alliance.md): Research Data Sharing Without Barriers
- [EUDAT](https://research-data-network.readme.io/docs/eudat.md): Research Data Services, Expertise & Technology Solutions

## Changelog
- [Additional York event](https://research-data-network.readme.io/changelog/additional-york-event.md)
- [New site features added](https://research-data-network.readme.io/changelog/new-site-features-added.md)
- [4th Research Data Network, 27th to 28th June in York](https://research-data-network.readme.io/changelog/4th-research-data-network-27th-to-28th-june-in-york.md)
- [2nd Research Data Network Meeting](https://research-data-network.readme.io/changelog/2nd-research-data-network-meeting.md)
- [1st Research Data Network Meeting - University of Cardiff - 18th May 2016](https://research-data-network.readme.io/changelog/first-research-data-network-meeting-university-of-cardiff-18th-may-2016.md)
- [Welcome to Research Data Network](https://research-data-network.readme.io/changelog/welcome-to-research-data-network.md)