This is an online course run by the Library's Research Support team. It is a 30-minute session, with optional time for Q&A afterward.  

Please email the team with any queries about the course: 
library-researchsupport@nottingham.ac.uk 

Target audience 

Postgraduate research students and research staff writing a data management plan (DMP).  

Course description 

This course gives practical guidance on creating a data management plan based on our real-world experience of reviewing DMPs. Topics covered include understanding key components of a DMP, answering template questions clearly, and avoiding common data management pitfalls. We will guide you through navigating and using DMPonline, a useful tool we recommend for creating and sharing DMPs. 

In advance of this course, you may find it helpful to attend Introduction to the Code of Practice on Research Data Management or complete the Libraries Moodle course, ‘Research Data Management’. 

Learning outcomes 

By the end of this course, you will: 

• Understand how to write and structure a data management plan 

• Recognise good practice in research data management 

• Be aware of common mistakes in the management of research data 

• Be confident in using DMPonline 

 
Accessibility 

The following list shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course: 
 

• Access MS Teams 

• Attend the course at the specified date and time 

• Use MS Teams chat box function 

• Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/or other attendees 

• Follow presentation slides during the course 

If you feel you will experience any difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at library-researchsupport@nottingham.ac.uk 

Webinar access instructions 

This is an online session in Microsoft Teams. On the day of the session please use the link in this email to join the meeting. Please do not click the link in this email until the day of the session. 

You will need a headset or speakers for the webinar and we recommend that you join 5 minutes before the webinar is due to start so that you can test them. Please mute your microphone, switch off your webcam and open the chat box function as you join the Teams meeting. Any questions can be asked via the chat box. 

This session may be recorded. If a recording is kept of the session, then please note, that it may be made available to the wider University of Nottingham community. 

This is an online session within Microsoft Teams. On the day of the session please use the link in this email to join the meeting. Please do not click the link in this email until the day of the session.