Overview  

Before starting to collect/create data during a research project, it is important to have a data management plan (DMP) in place, as good preparation ensures you will manage your data most efficiently. Doctoral students are required to create a DMP and most research councils require a DMP to be submitted with grant proposals; Cranfield University policy requests that all research projects use a DMP.
This session introduces DMPs then talks through how to get started on DMPonline, the free online software used here for writing DMPs. The required content for a DMP is recapped briefly and there is time for discussions and questions on the software or content.

Who should participate  
Doctoral students should attend this course before starting to collect/create data.

Intended learning outcomes (ILOs)
After attending the session attendees will be able to:

• explain what a data management plan is;
• summarise why a DMP is important;
• list data management elements to consider when writing a DMP;
• find further help and support.

 
Important information 
You MUST bring your laptop or other device like a tablet as you will be setting up access to the data management system.     

It would be helpful if you had attended Research Data Management 1: Introduction previously. However, this is not a prerequisite. 
You can also complete the prerequisite by doing the relevant blocks of the online RDM module. If you are unable to log in to this Canvas module, email researchdata@cranfield.ac.uk to request access.

Mapping to RDF
The above ILOs map onto Vitae RDF sub-domains:

• C1 – Professional Conduct,
• D2 – Communication & Dissemination.

Booking information 
This course normally runs three times per year, see the Researcher Development calendar in Outlook
No charges apply for late cancellations and non-attendance of this workshop.​