Data Management Sharing Plan: Fostering Effective Trans-Disciplinary Communication in Collaborative Research

Abstract

This paper scrutinizes the integral role of Trans-Disciplinary Communication (TDC) in conceptualizing and implementing Data Management and Sharing (DMS) plans in alignment with federal guidelines such as those from NIH and NSF. We begin by dissecting existing federal mandates for research data management, elucidating their pivotal role in maintaining data integrity and enabling accessibility. Using a case study as our methodological approach, we exemplify how TDC can effectively enhance the dialogue and practices surrounding DMS plans, fulfilling the requirements imposed by funding organizations. Furthermore, this research offers a novel contribution to the ongoing discourse by highlighting how DMS plans are foundational in promoting effective TDC and, by extension, advancing discussions in areas like Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), STEM Education, and Collaboration.