Learning Resources Division: Scholarly Communications: Research Data Management

Research Data Management

Data are the foundation for research, but managing research data is challenging! This page contains resources on research data management for scholars. Please see the UDC Guidelines on Data Management Plans for the university's guidelines on research data management.

The UDC Library's March 2023 webinar, Notes on a Post-It: Research Data Management, presented research data management best practices and resources.

Research Data Management Resources

Background on Research Data Management Plans:

Data Lifecycle
An overview of the full data management cycle, from developing a data management plan through preserving data.
Data Management General Guidance
Background on many aspects of data and data management, including file formats, metadata, security, and archiving.
How and Why You Should Manage Your Research Data: A Guide for Researchers
An introduction to the rationale for data management and how to get started.

Sample and Template Research Data Management Plans:

Data Management Plan Resources and Examples
A comprehensive collection of data management plan guidance, best practices, and sample templates.
DMPTool: Public Plans
A repository of publicly available data management plans which can be filtered by funder, institution, and subject area.
Elements of a Data Management Plan
A detailed description of the components of a data management plan.

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