Research Skills: Information Literacy and Management

An excellent researcher at doctoral or PhD level:

• Designs and executes systems for the acquisition and collation of information using information technology (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, simulation systems, databases) appropriately.
• Develops awareness of information/data security and longevity issues.
• Knows where to obtain expert advice – i.e. information/data managers, archivists and librarians.

Looking ahead, a doctoral student can aim to become an excellent early-career researcher who:

• Develops a sustained awareness of the creation, organisation, validation, sharing, storing and curation of information/data and associated risks.
• Understands legal, ethical and security requirements involved in information/data management, especially over time.
• Has knowledge of purpose of metadata. 

Note: These skills are identified in the UK Researcher Development Framework – where they appear as A1.5 Information literacy and management