A research data management plan is a formal document describing how you will manage and document data in a research project, and how you will ensure long-term preservation.

It deals with data collection and description, data storage and backup, retention and disposal, access, sharing and publication of research data, and the conditions for data reuse.

Your research data management planning responsibilities are outlined in the:

• Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (The 2018 Code)
• Management of Data and Information in Research: A guide supporting the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2019 (PDF, 281KB)
• ACU Research Data Management Policy

Use the information in this toolkit to assist you in completing your ACU Research Data Management Plan.

Contact the library for further assistance.