RDIM Step 1 - Plan Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) Guide
Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) Guide
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- Introduction
- RDIM Overview
- My Responsibilities
- Research Data JCU Platform
- Step 1 - Plan
- Step 2 - Manage
- Step 3 - Archive
- Step 4 - Publish
- Step 5 - Reuse
- Step 6 - Review
- Step 7 - Dispose
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- Active Data
- Active Storage and Collaboration Options
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- Data Creator
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- Data Manager
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- Data Package
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- Data Retention
- Data Storage - Active Data or Working Data
- Data Storage - Completed Data
- Data Visualisation
- Data Wrangling (Cleaning)
- De-identifying Data
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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- Primary Advisor
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- Research Data
- Research (Data and Information) Asset
- Research (Data and Information) Asset Lifecycle
- Research Data JCU Platform
- Research Data Management Plan (RDMP)
- Research Information
- Research Project
- Restricted Access
- Retention
- Retention Rules for Specific Data Types
- Sensitive Data
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Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to the Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) Guide!
This practical guide helps you complete your Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) in Research Data JCU. It also clears up common questions and explains how the plan supports good research practice.
Whether you're about to start a project, applying for ethics or funding, writing a protocol, or preparing for Confirmation of Candidature—this guide is for you.
Use the links below to jump to the section you need.
📑 Table of Contents
1. Overview & Getting Started
➤ What is an RDMP and Why Do I Need One?
➤ What You'll Need to Create Your RDMP
➤ Using the Research Data JCU Platform
2. RDMP Walkthrough: Tips & Troubleshooting
➤ Before You Start: Creating Effective RDMPs
➤ Project
➤ People
➤ Data collection and analysis
➤ Data storage
➤ Data retention and disposal
➤ Access and rights
➤ Ethics and sensitivities
➤ Sensitivity classification and data handling tool
📖 RTN Workshop Pre-reading Slides!
These slides were created for the Research Training and Networking (RTN) workshop on planning and active data management. They provide helpful context and background—covering topics like what research data is, who owns it, the research data lifecycle, and key responsibilities.
While designed for HDR candidates, the slides are a useful reference for any JCU researcher. This RDMP Guide focuses on the practical steps for completing your plan, while the slides cover the concepts that underpin good data management.