Planning Data and Software Management

This presentation is part of the workshop series, provided by the Geo Data Team (Faculty of Geosciences) in collaboration with the Beta Data Team (Faculty of Sciences) of Utrecht University in Autumn 2023.

In this workshop, we present best practices to ensure reproducibility, sustainability and compliance with funding requirements. We also explore practical tools and methods for effective data and software management, throughout a project's lifecycle.

The workshop is divided into two parts. In the first part which is 25 minutes presentation and practical, we dive into Data Management Plans (DMPs). Specifically, what is a DMP, why it is important and how someone can create a DMP (practical), are discussed during this first session. In the practical session, we demonstrate how the DMPOnline platform/service can be used to create efficiently a DMP.

In the second part, we dive into Software Management Plans (SMPs). Together we introduce what is a research software, the purpose of an SMP, the different levels of Software Management and how someone can achieve FAIR-ness of a software. Finally we demonstrate, how a proper SMP should be planned and created during a research project.

New in Version 2.0, some slides from the previous presentation have been removed and in their place, new slides have been added. In addition, the whole structure of the presentation has been re-organized, to make sure that there is a smooth flow and the proper information is conveyed to the attendants.