Introduction to Data Citation
Citation
(2012), ‘Introduction to Data Citation’, in 9th International Conference on Preservation of Digital Objects (iPRES 2012): "Preserving for the Future", University of Toronto.
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Abstract
Data is a valuable part of the scholarly record, and is necessary to support the validation, reproducibility and re-use of research, but currently only a small proportion of it is shared. Often this is because, at least in part, researchers do not feel their contributions would be adequately recognised by data reusers or the community in general, or do not have the know-how to link their data to other scholarly outputs. This barrier could be removed, though, if data citation were a natural and accepted part of the scholarly communication process. Moves to bring this about are gaining momentum, supported by advances in data management, improvements in data repository infrastructure, the emergence of data journals, and agreements on data citation practices.
This tutorial will provide an overview of latest developments in infrastructures, techniques, and initiatives relevant to data citation, and will present examples, issues and open questions. The tutorial will impart up-to-date information and raise awareness of current discussions. The goal is for participants to gain an understanding of data citation, why it is important, and how to support it. Participants will leave with a good grounding in all aspects of data citation, knowledge of where to find further information and a greater ability to respond to researchers' data citation needs.