Data Publication

Starts at:

Friday, 14:00

Objectives

💡 You understand the importance of data publication for FAIR research data management.
💡 You can write Data Availability Statements for research articles.
💡 You know how to choose appropriate licenses for research data.
💡 You understand the role of persistent identifiers in ensuring reliable data access.
💡 You can select suitable repositories for different types of research data.
💡 You are aware of legal considerations when publishing research data.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Data Availability Statement Analysis

Task: Examine published research articles and analyze their Data Availability Statements.

Instructions:

  1. Find 2-3 research articles from your field published in the last 2 years
  2. Look for Data Availability Statements in each article
  3. For each article, answer:
    • Does it include a Data Availability Statement?
    • If yes, where is it located in the article?
    • Does it provide clear information about how to access the data?
    • Are any restrictions or conditions mentioned?
    • Is the data actually accessible through the provided link/information?

Discussion: What makes a good vs. poor Data Availability Statement?

Exercise 2: Repository Selection

Task: Find and evaluate repositories for your research data.

Instructions:

  1. Visit re3data.org
  2. Search for repositories relevant to your research field
  3. Select 2-3 repositories and evaluate them based on:
    • Does it assign DOIs?
    • What file size limits exist?
    • What access control options are available?
    • Is it recognized in your research community?
    • What are the costs (if any)?
    • Does it support your preferred license?

Exercise 3: Create Your Data Publication Plan

Task: Develop a data publication plan for your current or planned research.

Components to address:

  1. What data will you publish? (consider legal and ethical constraints)
  2. Which repository will you use? (justify your choice)
  3. What license will you apply? (explain your reasoning)
  4. How will you link your data to publications?
  5. What documentation will you provide?
  6. When will you publish the data? (consider embargoes, journal requirements)

Slides

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Resources

Data Publication Guidance

Repository Directories

  • re3data.org - Registry of Research Data Repositories
  • FAIRsharing - Database of data standards, repositories and policies

Publisher Recommendations

Licensing Resources

Persistent Identifiers

  • DOI.org - Digital Object Identifier System
  • ORCID - Open Researcher and Contributor ID
  • ROR - Research Organization Registry

Training Materials