What kinds of data is your research based on? What data will be collected, produced or reused? What file formats will the data be in? Additionally, give a rough estimate of the size of the data produced/collected.
The research council of Finland recommends using a table format to present different datasets.
It is crucial to demonstrate an understanding of the different types of data used in your research and the various data management actions required by each type. Ensure that the description matches your research plan.
Then detail each dataset separately in the table.
Special or uncommon software should also be described in this section, specially if the software is coded or produced in your project.
Types of datasets for example:
Dataset | Name and type |
Source |
Size | File Format | Storage during the project | Owner | Metadata | Can the data be opened and where | Does the data include sensitive/ personal information |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mass cytometry | produced for the project | 1 GB | .fcs | Seafile | UTU | readme | yes, specific repository | No |
2 | Lab notes | Produced during the project | < 10 MB | .doc, .pdf, .txt | Electronic lab notebook | UTU / PI | program generates | no | No |
3 | Interview transcripts | produced for the project | < 6 MB | .txt | Sefile (encrypted) | UTU | readme, DDI | yes, Finnish Social Science Data Archive | No, anonymised |
4 | Interview recordings | produced for the project | < 5 GB | .mp4 | Seafile (encrypted) | UTU | readme, DDI | no | yes, identified personal information |
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Columns marked with green are the ones the Academy requires, adding yellow data to the table in section 1.1 makes it easier to fill in the rest of the DMP.
In section 1.2, it is explained how the data is kept high-quality and error-free. In research data management, quality refers to so-called technical and external factors, rather than addressing how well the data content fits the research question.
Write down what the research group has agreed on e.g.:
Example sentences that can be customised with your own details: