DataManagementToolKit

Tool kit of templates and documents to help manage data from inception to publication

Topics

•     Planning:  Weekly scheduling /Daily planning; List of Must-Do/Hope-to 
  

•     Pre/During/Post data collection checklists
  

•     Know your data/Expected value ranges – What to do if unexpected results.
  

•     ReadMe file content
  

•     Variable list/description (units)
  

•     Instrument Inventory (list of instruments, location, calibration, checks) 
  

•     Record of Site history – instrument damage/change, re-location etc.
  

•     Methods Notes – conversions
  

• ReadMe Files

• File Management Best Practices

  • File Naming