Why Am I Being Asked for Metadata About My Research Data?

Why is metadata important? Read our short guide to find out.

The ARDC Data Retention Project has prepared this guide to explain why researchers should use metadata for their data collections. There’s also advice on where to get more help.

The information is suitable for researchers at any institution in Australia.

Version date: December 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5778321
Licence: Creative commons 4.0
Attribution: Australian Research Data Commons

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Australian Research Data Commons. “Why am I being asked for metadata about my research data?” Zenodo, 2021, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5778322.

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Australian Research Data Commons. “Why am I being asked for metadata about my research data?” Zenodo, 2021. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5778322.

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