# Add Supporting Data

The Supporting Data tab allows administrators to require staff to include PEARS records in their performance reviews. When enabled, staff will select from their own PEARS entries as part of the review process.

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#### Navigate to Performance Review Plans

From the PEARS homepage, hover over the **Plan** menu and click **Performance Review Plans**.
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#### Open the review plan

Click the performance review plan you want to configure.
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#### Go to Supporting Data

Click the **Supporting Data** tab in the plan details.
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#### Enable supporting data

Select **Yes** to indicate that staff should be required to include PEARS records in their performance reviews.
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#### Add required modules

Click **Select Modules** to choose which data types to request. In the **Add Required Module** window:

* Select one module type from the dropdown (only one per entry).
* Select the year from which data is requested: **Previous**, **Current**, or **Next** year.
* Click **Save** to confirm.

Repeat to add additional modules as needed.
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#### Manage required modules

Review the listed required modules. Use the **pencil icon** to edit or the **x** to remove entries.

![Screenshot: The Supporting Data tab showing the list of required modules with their types and year settings, along with pencil edit and x remove buttons, and the Select Modules button to add more](/files/3cCmujfsQYkanIBkUVqm)
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#### Save

Click **Save and Continue** to proceed to the next section, or **Save** to store your progress.
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**NOTE:** If supporting data is required, staff must select from their PEARS entries when completing their reviews. If no data exists for a required module, staff must create it before submitting their review. Plans cannot be edited after the designated start date.
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