Citing Data
It's important to cite data right. Proper citation ensures that research data can be:
- discovered
- reused
- replicated for verification
- credited for recognition
- tracked to measure usage and impact
How to Cite Data
Citing data is straightforward. Each citation must include the basic elements that allow a unique dataset to be identified over time:
- Author
- Title
- Distributor
- Date
- Version
- Persistent identifier (such as the Digital Object Identifier, Uniform Resource Name URN, or Handle System)
