Reviewing Data Management Plans

Data management planning of some form has been accepted good practice for many years as a means to ensure that data outputs are managed appropriately. This helps to ensure they are discoverable, reusable and preserved, or conversely – in the case of sensitive data – to be kept under wraps. The production of data management plans (DMPs) is mandated by an increasing number of funders worldwide, and universities increasingly seek to provide services to support researchers in this activity.

This half-day workshop will provide an introduction to reviewing DMPs and will look at several examples in greater detail to put the principles into practice. We will use assessment rubrics to evaluate plans against a range of different funder requirements to gain practical experience that can aid in providing support services. The agenda will include a mixture of presentations and workshops, allowing opportunities for questions and discussion.

By the end of this workshop participants will:

• Understand funder requirements for data management plans
• Learn how to review DMPs and get pointers on what to look for
• Gain experience of using assessment rubrics to perform evaluations
• Take away ideas and resources to provide support at their own institutions

Who should attend?

This course will be of interest to librarians, research administrators, IT officers and other research support staff who may be assisting researchers with Data Management Plans.

Agenda

Costs and Registration

The cost of the workshop is £150 and includes all refreshments and lunch. Register now.

Full day registration is £270 and includes Introduction to Research Data Management and Reviewing Data Management Plans.