Data Collection and Data Management

The data collection stage of research is a critical step. Developing data and documentation within a solid plan and with proper management allows the files to be usable over the long term, whether for sharing with other researchers or within the original research team. The resources below can help with this important stage in your research project.

• ICPSR Guidelines for Effective Data Management Plans
• ICPSR Guide to Social Science Data Preparation and Archiving
• ICPSR Recommended Informed Consent Language for Data Sharing
• ICPSR Introduction to Assessing Disclosure Risk (video)
• OMB Report on Statistical Disclosure Limitation Methodology
• For more resources, see the ICPSR overview of Data Management & Curation