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This document provides points of reference for researchers seeking to manage their data in the most ethical way possible in the era of open research data. Through a presentation of binding and non-binding regulatory frameworks, it addresses some points to be taken into account in order to make da...

The Guide to Social Science Data Preparation and Archiving is aimed at those engaged in the cycle of research, from applying for a research grant, through the data collection phase, and ultimately to preparation of the data for deposit in a public archive. The Guide is a compilation of best pract...

This specific guide sheds light on the various fields of the SODHA platform, which is a Dataverse installation. It provides additional explanation and examples for most fields of the software.

This policy presents the few criteria upon which SODHA administrators decide to publish or not to publish a dataset that was submitted for review. It first gives a quick overview of the criteria, so that potential depositors can quickly know whether SODHA is the right repository for them or not;...

This section of the UK Data Service website includes examples of how data from our collection are providing evidence to support research, inform policy decisions and teach the next generation of social scientists.

Data management describes the handling, organisation, and structuring of research material during the research process. On these pages SND has collected useful information about how to maintain, preserve and share research data.

The CESSDA Data Catalogue is a one-stop-shop for search and discovery of social science and humanities research data.

This section of the UK Data Service website has web pages to aid researchers looking specifically for data on particular themes, e.g. ageing, COVID-19, health, crime, education

This guide helps drafting a data management plan (DMP) from the perspective of the social sciences. Drawing on the model developed by the Swiss National Science Foundation, it provides recommendations and tips on how to address the main topics of the DMP so that it fulfils the funder’s requiremen...

The AUSSDA non-compliance policy serves to inform depositors and users of social science data provided by the repository about the possible consequences in case of non-compliance with the terms of use and terms of access.