A well-structured Data Management Plan (DMP) clarifies how and what data will be created, processed, and documented. The DMP stands for data archiving and publication regarding costs as well as access conditions for the scientific community and the public. A DMP helps you to ask all the right questions concerning data management before starting the actual work. Also, Data management plans (DMPs) are increasingly required as a mandatory proposal part by research institutions and funding agencies. Having a high-quality DMP saves you a lot of time and frustration in the long run, and increases the transparency and the integrity of your work.
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