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Data
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Types,
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Formats, and
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Estimated Size
Describe the expected types of data that will be generated during your research project. Include a description of how the data will be generated/collected as well. For instance, will your research produce sequencing, imaging, or experimental data? How will that data be generated?
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The first step to answering these questions is to identify an appropriate, trustworthy data repository. Review your funding agency’s data sharing guidance to see if they require data to be shared in a designated repository. If not, you will need to locate the most appropriate repository for your data.
Domain-specific
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Data Repositories
Domain-specific data repositories are built to support and preserve specific data formats from their designated research community. These repositories usually offer features and metadata standards relevant to their domain and have staff and expertise available to answer questions related to preserving commonly used data types. There are many domain-specific data repositories available; however, they do not exist for all data types and/or disciplines.
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The Registry of Research Data Repositories (RE3) is another useful database for searching for domain-specific data repositories. RE3 allows users to search by keyword or browse by content type, subject, or country. Results will display whether the repository offers licensing, open access to data, and uses persistent identifiers.
Generalist
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Data Repositories
If a domain-specific data repository doesn’t exist in your field, then a generalist data repository is most likely an appropriate fit for sharing and preserving your research data. A generalist data repository will share and preserve any data regardless of file format, type, or discipline. There are a handful of popular generalist data repositories available to researchers:
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