A DMP should be an active document that is referred to throughout the project and used to measure whether you are on track, reflecting any changes.
When creating your Data Management Plan (DMP), you willll need to address several key aspects:
Find out more: Research Integrity - Research Data Management Planning SharePoint site
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
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
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What are data management plans? Provides information about managing and sharing research data.
ARDC research infrastructure and guidelines support good data management practices by providing a national standard: Data Management Planning with ARDC Research Infrastructure
Research Data Management guidelines help ensure your data is handled responsibly, securely, and ethically throughout your project.
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.
More information:
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