**Overview** This course will introduce the main concepts of RDM, including the research data life cycle, Tri-Council requirements, as well as supports and services offered at UBC. The course will then introduce learners to a mock project and dataset arranged in a file hierarchy with poorly named folders and files, and go through a hands on exercise to clean the structure and file names following best practices. Office hours to support this workshop will be held on Friday, 02 October. Please [register in advance](https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3566027). **Presenter** Susan Atkey **Objectives** - Introduction to RDM and data lifecycle - Tri-Council Requirements - RDM Support at UBC - Introduction to mock project and data used through Fall RDM Sessions - Exercise to arrange file hierarchy with poorly named folders and files **Outcomes** At the end of this session, participants will be able to: - Identify the stages of the research data life cycle - Identify Tri-Council requirements - Identify RDM services and support at UBC - Identify and apply best practices in file naming conventions and folder hierarchy **Presentation Slides** @[osf](zrs4w)