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KI 0987 What is a data management plan, and how do I write one?

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A data management plan describes how data will be managed during a research project and after project completion.
A data management plan describes how data will be managed during a research project and after project completion. The purpose of a data management plan is to evaluate different aspects of the handling and managing of research data, from data collection/generation, processing, analyses, documentation, storage and data sharing. See DMP_checklist for more information.
There are several different tools for creating data management plans. By using these tools you have the opportunity to create DMPs in accordance with requirements from different research funders. You can also share the DMP and others can edit it. Examples of tools are:
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