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Getting Started in DMP
How you write your DMP depends on what type of data you have, your specific needs, or other requirements from funders, journal publishers, or other external parties. You can refer to various DMP checklists and examples to learn more about what constitutes a DMP.
It is always easier to start by using established online tools for DMP. These tools provide you with step-by-step instructions to build a DMP according to the requirements of major funders or with a generic template. This is especially helpful for researchers who are new to DMP preparation. The most well-known tools are DMPTool and DMPonline.
DMPTool is a free online tool developed by the University of California, which aims at helping researchers to create DMPs that meet institutional and funder requirements.
Majority of the DMP templates provided in this tool are from US funders, but you can still use it by selecting the DMP template from DCC (Digital Curation Centre) for generic purposes.
To get started, you can refer to the steps below:
Step 1: Visit DMPTool and then click Get Started.
Step 2: Type your Email address to create an account or to sign in if you have an account. If you are creating an account, please type "polyu" under Institution and choose "Hong Kong Polytechnic University (polyu.edu.hk)".
Step 3: Click on Create plan and answer the 3 questions regarding your research. Then click on Create plan button at the bottom.
Step 4: You can then start writing your plan by filling in the questions in the Project details and Write plan tabs. The requested information is based on the funder your choose in Step 3. If you did not choose a funder, the default DMP template is the "Digital Curation Centre" template.
You can invite collaborators to contribute to your DMP with the Collaborators tab, and download your DMP in various formats in the Download tab. Refer to this quick start guide to learn more.
DMPonline is a free online tool developed by the Digital Curation Centre (DCC), which helps you create, review, and share DMP that meet institutional and funder requirements.
Majority of the DMP templates provided in this tool are from UK and European funders, but you can still create a DMP with built-in DCC guidance for generic purposes.
To get started, you can refer to the steps below:
Step 1: Visit DMPonline and click Create account. Input "The Hong Kong Polytechnic University" in the "Organisation" field.
Step 2: Click on Create plans tab and answer the 3 questions about your research. Then click on Create plan button at the bottom.
Step 3: You can then start writing your plan by filling in the questions in the Project details and Write plan tabs. The requested information is based on the funder you choose in Step 2. If you did not choose a funder, the default DMP template is the "Digital Curation Centre" template.
You can invite collaborators to contribute to your DMP with the Share tab, and download your DMP in various formats in the Download tab. Refer to this Help page to learn more.
