Guide to Social Science Data Preparation and Archiving: Best Practice Throughout the Data Life Cycle (6th Edition)

Abstract

The Guide to Social Science Data Preparation and Archiving is aimed at those engaged in the cycle of research, from applying for a research grant, through the data collection phase, and ultimately to preparation of the data for deposit in a public archive. The Guide is a compilation of best practices gleaned from the experience of many archivists and investigators. The reader should note that the Guide does not attempt to address policies and procedures specific to certain archives, as they vary. Most public social science archives encourage investigators to contact them at any point in the research process to discuss their plans with respect to the design and preparation of public-use datasets.