Data Management Plans
Ready to Start Planning?
The DMP Assistant is a planning tool developed by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada and the University of Alberta. It develops a DMP through a series of key questions, supported by best-practice guidance and examples.
Create a PlanWhy a Data Management Plan?
Having a plan for your research data is more than just a best practice; it is increasingly a requirement for grant funding and publishing. DMPs are formal documents that define the metadata and stewardship responsibilities associated with your data, ensuring that it can be understood and used long after the project is completed. It will address questions like:
- How will you structure, name, and version your files?
- What are your anticipated storage, backup, and security needs?
- What legal, ethical, and intellectual property issues should be considered?
Getting Help
Contact the Research Data Management Librarian, Jaime Orr (j.orr@uwinnipeg.ca) for more information on RDM practices, creating data management plans, and help using the institutional data repository (Borealis).
Videos and Tutorials
- DMP Guide (PDF - Download): A detailed guide with examples (UWinnipeg).
- DMP Assistant Videos: Tutorial videos on using the DMP Assistant (Alliance).
