Plan data management
Tools to assist you with the creation of a DMP
Data management plan preparation tools
| Tool | Description | Concordia Library service offer |
|---|---|---|
 DMP Assistant |
Canadian web-based bilingual tool that guides you step-by-step through developing a data management plan with the help of a generic DMP template. Discipline and funder-specific DMP templates are forthcoming. |
What we offer:
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 DMPTool |
American tool helpful for writing DMPs requested from Amercian funding agencies. Includes templates from various U.S. funding agencies. | |
 DMPonline |
British tool helpful for writing DMPs requested by British and European funding agencies. Includes templates from U.K., U.S. and European funding agencies. |
Examples of data management plans
- Data Management Plan Database: examples from across the world
- DMP exemplars in a variety of disciplines (the Alliance)
- Qualitative research DMP exemplars.
- DMPs created for a workshop given at Concordia Library in June 2020.
Tri-Agency Guidance
Checklists and self-assessment tools
Questions to ask yourself and general guidelines when writing a data management plan:
- Data Management Plan Self-Assessment Questionnaire (Purdue)
- Data Management Plan Support (University of Nebraska, Lincoln)
- Elements of a DMP: Explains importance of each section and provides example answers (ICPSR)
- Checklist for a Data Management Plan (Digital Curation Centre)
