When creating your Data Management Plan (DMP), you willll need to address several key aspects:
| Data characteristics | Data features are vital for research studies. Consider identifiability, sensitivity, and legal requirements. |
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| Storage and security | Research data must be stored securely. SharePoint is recommended as the default storage platform |
| Retention |
Data retention outlines the archiving requirements after the project has been completed. |
| Sharing and reuse | Researchers should consider making research data accessible. Open access increases transparency. |
A DMP should be a living document, regularly reviewed and updated to stay aligned with the project
Explore Further: See the recommended resources below for detailed information:
Data folder structure recommended by ECU's Information Management and Archive Services
ECU's Information Management and Archive Service (IMAS) has recommended the following top level file structure for use while the research project is in process. Arranging your documents in line with the structure facilitates the easy transfer of all project files to IMAS at project completion from the ECU provisioned SharePoint for your project.
| RP1_0010 - YOUR NAME - RESEARCH PROJECT TITLE |
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| 1 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION |
| 2 RESEARCH TEAM AGREEMENTS |
| 3 RESEARCH TEAM ETHICS |
| 4 RESEARCH TEAM FINANCE |
| 5 RESEARCH REPORTING |
| 6 CONDUCTING RESEARCH This is where data you've collected should be stored |
| 7 DATA ANALYSIS |
| 8 RESEARCH DISSEMINATION - PUBLISHING |
Planning, managing, and sharing research data: A national approach
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ARDC research infrastructure and guidelines support good data management practices by providing a national standard: Data Management Planning with ARDC Research Infrastructure. |
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Research Data Management guidelines help ensure your data is handled responsibly, securely, and ethically throughout your project. |
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If your research involves Indigenous participants, it is essential to follow the guidance provided by the AIATSIS Code regarding research data. This ensures that your research is conducted ethically and respectfully, respecting the rights and interests of Indigenous communities. |
Who to contact
For general queries please contact researchdatamanagement@ecu.edu.au
For digital data storage and security questions, please contact ITServices@ecu.edu.au
For hard copy data storage and data retention questions, please contact IMAS@ecu.edu.au
For open access and repository questions, please contact researchonline@ecu.edu.au