The aim of the joint project was to develop so-called Domain Data Protocols (DDPs) in order to ensure adequate quality assurance and re-use of empirical educational research data. DDPs are publicly available, adaptive and referencable standard protocols for data management with the claim of mapping all relevant aspects of research data management concerning data quality, data preparation and curation, data documentation, research process organization, legal considerations as well as FAIR principles of data sharing (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable).

The LIfBi subproject contributed to the overall project in particular with its expertise in the planning and implementation of longitudinal surveys, the application of specific sample designs, the administration of studies with several survey groups ("multi-actor perspective") and the collection of performance and competence data. Another focus of work was the consideration of local, national and European laws and regulations, in particular data protection laws, copyrights and ethical codes of conduct.

The protocols were intended to support scientists in generating high-quality and re-usable data that meet the current demands on reproducibility, FAIR-principles, open science, data protection as well as ethical issues. In addition, they should have contributed to making the process of applying for funding and the associated assessment and monitoring processes more efficient. The technical implementation of the generated protocols was facilitated by the Research Data Management Organizer (RDMO), an open source software for planning and running research projects.

Within the project, a standardised data management plan for educational research (Stamp) was developed. This provides concrete instructions for planning, implementing and documenting data management measures. It is made available and maintained on the website of the German Network for Educational Research Data: https://www.forschungsdaten-bildung.de/stamp-nutzen.

• Project lead and applicant at LIfBi: Dr. Daniel Fuß
• Project duration: 06/2019 – 05/2022

• Funding: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
• Project homepage: https://ddp-bildung.org
• Link to this page: www.lifbi.de/DDP-Bildung

Link to a bibliography maintained by all project partners.