![Diagram shows which Linking Open Data datasets are connected, as of August 2014](https://blogs.gwu.edu/himmelfarb/files/2020/03/1280px-LOD_Cloud_2014-08.svg-300x196.jpg)
There are many reasons why a researcher might publish a data paper. The most obvious reason being to maximize the utility of their data by allowing other researchers to identify new patterns and relationships within their dataset. Additionally, researchers may choose to publish datasets containing
‘negative’ or inconclusive data which might have otherwise been filed away, never to be made available to the research community at large. Furthermore, as they are published in recognized journals, it’s possible for researchers to receive recognition (and valuable impact statistics) for their datasets through citations from subsequent articles which make use of the data.
‘negative’ or inconclusive data which might have otherwise been filed away, never to be made available to the research community at large. Furthermore, as they are published in recognized journals, it’s possible for researchers to receive recognition (and valuable impact statistics) for their datasets through citations from subsequent articles which make use of the data.
Some examples of data journals include:
If you have questions about making your datasets more accessible to other
researchers or accessing datasets, please contact the Himmelfarb Health Science Library’s Research Support Librarian, Tom Harrod (tph@gwu.edu).
researchers or accessing datasets, please contact the Himmelfarb Health Science Library’s Research Support Librarian, Tom Harrod (tph@gwu.edu).
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