<p>While open data can seem daunting, especially for HSS researchers where open data is less embedded in the field, this guide will take you through the steps needed to share data openly.</p>
For researchers, ‘open data’ refers to freely and openly sharing any information or materials that have been collected, created, or reused as part of a research project.
This can include sharing data in an open but controlled way, for example applying for access.
Storing data in open access online repositories
Providing metadata information about all datasets and materials
Linking to datasets from all related articles