• Data management plans

    As you have learned from the previous modules, research data management has numerous benefits for you as a researcher as well as others who use your research data. Find out how you can benefit even more as a researcher by developing a data management plan. 

    By the end of this module, you will:

    • Understand the added value of making data management plans in research projects.
    • Identify challenges in projects related to research data management.
    • Identify stakeholders who require a DMP and know how to start making a DMP, including what topics to cover.

    The material has been imported from Holmstrand, K.F., den Boer, S.P.A., Vlachos, E., Martínez-Lavanchy, P.M., Hansen, K.K. (Eds.) (2019). Research Data Management (e-Learning course). doi:10.11581/dtu:00000047 


    • Watch this introductory video from the eLearning course in Research Data Management brought by the Danish National Forum for Data Management (21 min).   

    • Learning activities 

    • Activity 1. Quiz
      After watching the video, check your knowledge of data management plans by doing a quiz. Read the statements and select the correct answer(s).


    • Activity 2. Storing your research data Page
      In the planning phase, you should ensure appropriate and secure storage solutions for your data. Find your institution’s policy on research data storage. If you can’t find any relevant documents, reflect on these questions: 

      • Where can you store your data?
      • Is the data frequently and safely backed up?
      • Who is responsible for storage, back-up and security of your data?
      • How do you prevent unauthorised access to your data, if relevant?

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