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Checklist For Authors

  • Pick out key datasets and software your conclusions rely on
  • Cite data and software just like you would cite a paper
  • Publish your own data/software and cite that too
  • Get an ORCID ID!

For Data Creators

  • Deposit your data in a stable repository
  • Get a persistent identifier (DOI) for your data
  • Include an example citation in your dataset’s README file

For Software Developers

  • Deposit key version snapshots of your software in a stable repository
  • Get a distinct persistent identifier for each key version
  • Include an example citation in your software manual

Further Recommendation