The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC,
one of the research funding councils) has a "Statement on
safeguarding good scientific practice", available at
<http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/opennet/structur/hrg/sciconco.html>.
This states:
"Documenting results and storing primary data.
Throughout their work, BBSRC requires researchers to keep clear and
accurate records of the scientific procedures followed and of the
results obtained, including interim results. This is necessary not
only as a means of demonstrating proper scientific practice, but also
in case questions are subsequently asked about either the conduct of
the research or the results obtained. For similar reasons, data
generated in the course of research must be kept securely in paper or
electronic form, as appropriate. BBSRC expects data to be securely
held for a period of ten years after the completion of a research
project, and institutions receiving funding from the Council to have
guidelines setting out responsibilities and procedures for keeping
data."
Stephen Benham
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Stephen Benham
Archifydd Cynorthwyol / Assistant Archivist
Adran Llawysgrifau a Chofysgrifau / Dept of Manuscripts & Records
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion SY23 3BU
e-bost / e-mail: <[log in to unmask]>
tel: 01970 632 870
ffacs: 01970 632 883
<http://www.llgc.org.uk>
Fy marn fy hun yw'r uchod a nid yw o raid un LlGC
The above is my own opinion and not necessarily that of the NLW
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