Data Management Plan

A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a document that describes how you will treat your data during a project and what happens with the data after the project ends. It allows researchers to reflect on and plan the entire life cycle of their research data. 

Why does the DMP matter in the conceptual phase?  

Developing the first version of the DMP early in the project helps researchers think systematically about how visual data will be handled across the research lifecycle.

Guidelines to prepare a data management plan

Several funding agencies and higher education institutions provide their own guidelines and templates for data management plans (DMPs), in line with their priorities. In general, ten simple rules can serve as a practical guide for drafting a robust and effective data management plan. As noted by Michener (2015), these rules help researchers structure their DMP in a clear and responsible manner. Particularly relevant in the context of these recommendations are Rule 4, Rule 6, Rule 7, and Rule 8. 

Data management checklist 

We suggest following checklists for further guidance regarding the following points:  the following points: