RDMC UNC Dataverse: Data Sharing Preparation Checklist

1. Review files.  Conduct a thorough inspection of files in the project dataverse to ensure that data are present and have enough supporting documentation to enable reuse by others in your field.  

• Confirm the data meets the funder’s data requirements for what, when, and where to share. Please review your funder’s data policy and requirements.  

• Confirm that the following file types are present in the project dataverse: 

• Data file or link to external data location  

• Documentation explaining the data structure, study methodology, or any information to help understand or use these data 

• Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP), if funder requires DMSP 

• Ensure files are in a preferred preservation or commonly-used format. For preservation format recommendations, see Table 1 below. 

• Documentation provides sufficient information about the data, its structure, and/or methods to facilitate reuse of these data.

• Compare the data structure and documentation to ensure the understandability of these data. 

• Data contain no personally identifiable, protected health, or sensitive information if you are depositing in UNC Dataverse. If you are depositing in another repository, please check their submission guidelines.

• Data are not subject to a use agreement or license that prohibits sharing or redistribution.