73 Activity 5.1: Reflection
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Investigate repository options for data deposit. Can you find an option that would be a good fit?
- Re3data.org is a registry of repositories you can use as a tool to find repositories.
- Are there repositories commonly used in your discipline?
- Check articles you have read, do they have data availability statements or links to datasets?
- Does your institution have its own data repository? Many institutions in Canada use Borealis to host their repository.
- Check and see if your institution has recommendations or requirements before you deposit data. Some institutions may review your data before accepting it for deposit or require you to meet with them to get set up to use their system.
With your own project in mind, select a repository, and investigate its procedures for deposit. What might you need to keep in mind to make it easier for you to deposit your data at the end of your project?
If you don’t have a project in mind, check out the Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR) or your local institution’s data repository. How would you plan and prepare your data for deposit if you were doing a survey? You may need to refer back to Module 3 for ideas on how to document the data.
