Preparing a data management plan is not only a requirement for many funding agencies, but also encourages successful handling of collected data across a project’s lifecycle and beyond. The Library recommends using DMPTool, which is an interactive, online tool designed to help researchers create and share their data management plans. The site provides:
Sign into the DMPTool using your UCM Net ID to start creating your own plans based on requirements from funding agencies.
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UCSD Sample NSF Data Management Plans
Includes numerous sample Data Management Plans across a range of disciplines
https://library.ucsd.edu/lpw-staging/research-and-collections/data-curation/data-management/dmp-samples.html
Guidelines for Effective Data Management (ICPSR)
Includes a framework, and links to example plans
https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/web/pages/datamanagement/dmp/resources.html
NSF ENG example from University of Michigan
Provides examples of good and bad language used in an ENG data management plan
http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/86586/CoE_DMP_template_v1.pdf?sequence=1
DataONE
Examples of Data Management Plans
https://old.dataone.org/data-management-planning
If you'd like more information on research data curation and management, please schedule a consultation:
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