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Data Management

This guide helps researchers learn about data management, why it is important, and what tools and resources are available to help researchers do it well.

DMP Tool

DMP Tool
The DMPTool is a free, open-source, online application that helps researchers create data management plans.

Jefferson is a participating institution, meaning that you can sign into the tool using your Thomas Jefferson Campus Key and Password
The DMPTool provides a click-through wizard with helpful suggestions for creating a plan that complies with funder requirements.
You can "Select Guidance" from Thomas Jefferson University to receive additional tips about tools and information unique to Jefferson

More information about how to create a Data Management Plan and use the DMPTool is below:

"Creating a Data Management and Sharing Plan for Your Research": Online workshop from Jefferson's Academic Commons, held on February 14, 2023, length = 30 minutes
"DMP Tool Tutorial": This video provides a brief overview for researchers about how to use the DMP Tool to write and share data management plans. 5/2023, length = 4:07 minutes

Metadata Standards

Fairsharing.org Standards Registry
A registry of terminology artefacts, models/formats, reporting guidelines, and identifier schemas.
NIH CDE Repository
Common data elements (CDEs) help researchers share and combine datasets, meet funding requirements, and save time