Format
Citation–sequence and citation–name
Author(s). Title [dataset]. Version. Repository; Year. https://doi.org/DOI
Name–year
Author(s). Year. Title [dataset]. Version. Repository. https://doi.org/DOI
Examples
Dataset in a repository
Citation–sequence / citation–name
Ollomo B, Durand P, Prugnolle F, Douzery E, Arnathau C. Data from: A new malaria agent in African hominids [dataset]. Version 1. Dryad; 2011. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.8515
Name–year
Ollomo B, Durand P, Prugnolle F, Douzery E, Arnathau C. 2011. Data from: A new malaria agent in African hominids [dataset]. Version 1. Dryad. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.8515
In-text (name–year): (Ollomo et al 2011) · In-text (numbered): ¹ or (1)
Tips for citing a dataset
- Add “[dataset]” after the title.
- Include the version number if the repository lists one.
- Cite the DOI assigned by the repository (Dryad, Zenodo, Figshare).
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