Library Research Services

Proper research data management is essential at all stages of a research project. At Torrens University, researchers and HDR candidates are responsible for managing the data they generate.

Key Requirements:

• Research data must be securely stored and retained to:
  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of findings
  • Allow scrutiny and validation of methods
  • Facilitate data sharing and collaboration

University Support:
Torrens University provides resources and technology to support efficient and compliant data management, ensuring research integrity, reproducibility, and the ability to build upon findings.

Qualtrics

Qualtrics is software that can create online surveys for research.

Access

To request access, please email AnalyticsAndInsights@torrens.edu.au.

Also, let them know:

• How many survey responses are you expecting to collect?
• How are you planning to distribute the survey to respondents?
• Which users would need to be created for the project? Please let me know their emails.
• For how long Qualtrics access will be needed?

Support

• Official Qualtrics support
• Official Qualtrics research center

SPSS

SPSS is a software platform used for statistical data management and analysis.

Access

• SPSS is available on University computers across campuses
• For University researchers and HDR students, SPSS can also be installed on a TUA asset (computer); lodge an IT request (managers and supervisors are requested to submit on behalf of staff)
• For HDR students who require off-campus access to SPSS as part of their coursework studies – for example, in STAT6200 – they will be issued with a licence at the start of that subject
• For HDR students who require off-campus access to SPSS as part of their research, complete this form to request access from the Library; you should discuss this with your supervisor before submitting the form to confirm their approval

Note: Licences are available for a fixed annual calendar period, 1 February to 31 January (the following year). Any licence issued during this period will need to be renewed before 31 January if access is still required.

The Library does not provide technical support for SPSS and these enquiries should be directed to the channels below.

Support

• Official SPSS documentation
• 24-hour chat assistance available from this page

NVivo

NVivo is a qualitative data analysis software. 

Access

• NVivo can be installed on a TUA asset; lodge an IT request (managers and supervisors are requested to submit on behalf of staff).

Support

• Official NVivo Getting started basics

Mendeley

Mendeley is a reference manager and a citation tool which can help organise your citations and references.

Access

Access instructions can be found in the Mendeley Libguide.

Support

• Mendeley Libguide - comprehensive guide on how to set up and use Mendeley
• Library online workshops - includes sessions on how to use Mendeley
• Library how-to videos
• Official Mendeley guides

The Torrens Research Data Management Policy and Procedure can be accessed on the Torrens University Australia webpage under Policies and Forms. 

Torrens University provides a structured template for researchers to develop Research Data Management Plans (RDMPs). To access the template, contact the Library at libraryresearchadmin@torrens.edu.au.

RDMP Process & Registration:

1. Create & Save – Complete the RDMP form using the naming format:
   YEAR_RDMP_Surname_Short Project Title
2. Submit – Email the form to the Library with the subject line following the same naming format.
3. Confirmation & Upload – The Library team will confirm receipt and upload the RDMP to the register folder in Figshare.

Important: Researchers are responsible for keeping their RDMP updated and ensuring the final version is included in the project's Figshare record, separate from the register.