Texas State University Dataverse: Welcome
What is the Dataverse Repository?
The Texas State University Dataverse Research Data Repository is an open access data repository for researchers affiliated with Texas State University. The repository consists of datasets produced by the University community, available for public access and re-use. Each dataset includes citation information and a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), facilitating attribution, usage tracking and linking of data to research publications. The Repository can play an important role in fulfilling Data Management Plan requirements by funding agencies, such as NSF and NIH, and provide for data re-use and archiving.This archive is supported by the Texas State University Library and hosted by the Texas Digital Library.
General policies for Dataverse Repositories are available here. For further information on using the Repository, please consult the User Guide or contact us at digitalcollections@txstate.edu.
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Texas Data Repository User GuideA comprehensive guide to using the Data Repository with screenshots for every step of the process.
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Researcher Information SheetA short guide on why and how to use the Data Repository.
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Data Management and PlanningA guide on data management and planning to help you prepare to create and manage data, and plan to share and publish it.
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Submission ChecklistIs your dataset ready for sharing or publication? Use our checklist to make sure.
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DMP Template LanguageThis template language will help researchers accurately describe the Texas State University Dataverse Data Repository in their Data Management Plans (DMPs).
Reasons to Use the Repository to share your data
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It’s easy to deposit your data!
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Citation information and a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for your data
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Sharing data increases impact and visibility of data
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Can fulfill grantor Data Management Plan requirements
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Journals may require data access
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Easy links to related publications
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Provides usage counts for access to your data
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Set access and usage permissions
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Fits into “responsible conduct of research”
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Reduce risk of data loss for you and the University
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Verification of data affiliated with articles
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Image from Wiley blog: How and why researchers share data (and why they don’t) Liz Ferguson Publishing Solutions Director, Wiley