Tools

The DANS guidelines on the file formats best suited for long-term sustainability and accessibility, including the definitions of different types of research data and the list of preferred formats for depositing in the archive.

The Best Practice Guide of GESIS gives recommendations and suggestions to the user to optimise the registration of data holdings via GESIS system da|ra. Additionally, many examples are provided and the use of various standards and best practices are described (DOI, metadata, versioning, citations...

The CESSDA Training Working Group offers training, advice and educational resources on: research data management, data discovery and use, digital preservation and data archiving, CESSDA tools and services.

This online tutorial is an introductory course for people who wish to support researchers in storing, managing, archiving and sharing their research data. The course consists of six chapters: Definitions, Planning Phase, Research Phase, User Phase, Legislation and Policy, and Data Support.