Data management plans
A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a document that helps researchers and funding agencies understand the type of data that will be produced, how data will be managed and preserved, and how data will be shared.
Elements of a DMP
Although a DMP can take many forms, it typically includes the following elements:
Data collection
What type of data will be collected (formats, file naming and organization, version control)?
Documentation and metadata
How will the data be documented and described (metadata, README files, data dictionaries)?
Storage and backup
How will the data be stored, for how long, where will it be backed up, and who will have access to it?
Preservation
Where will the data be deposited and how (file formats, documentation, anonymization, etc.)?
Sharing and reuse
What data will be shared and under what conditions?
Responsibilities and resources
Who will be responsible for the data at the end of the project and what will be the cost of data management during and after the project?
Ethics and legal compliance
How will sensitive data as well as legal, ethical, and intellectual property issues be managed?
Source: DMP Assistant
Help and resources
Research data management consultations are available for Concordia faculty, students, and staff. Find out more about how librarians on the Library's RDM team can provide guidance. This service is part of Concordia's Institutional Research Data Management Strategy.