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Explore and Reuse
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Introduction to Zotero (1h) - Learn to organize literature with a free, open-source reference manager that integrates with Word, RStudio, and Google Docs.
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re3data
Registry of data repositories. Search across disciplines to find domain-specific options.
Legal Requirements
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Research Data Management Plans
A Data Management Plan (DMP) documents how you will handle research data throughout your project. Write it before your ethics submission, since the content overlaps significantly and most funders require one. Writing a DMP prompts you to think through decisions you might otherwise leave implicit, and documents them using standard terminology.
Your DMP will address:
- What data will you collect or generate (types, formats, volume, sources)?
- How will you describe it (metadata standards, documentation practices)?
- How will you organize files (naming conventions, folder structure, versioning)?
- Where will you store it (locations, backups, access controls)?
- How will you ensure quality (validation checks, error-handling)?
- How will you share outputs (repositories, licenses, embargo periods)?
- What constraints apply (consent, anonymization, GDPR, data use agreements)?
The specific questions vary by discipline, data type, and funder requirements. DMP tools like RDMO guide you through the relevant questions with funder-specific templates. Your DMP is a living document: start with what you know, and the rest of the cycle will help you refine the details as your project develops.
See example DMPs: DMPonline public plans | Argos published DMPs | RIOjournal DMPs
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Study Design & Power Analysis
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