Data & Data Visualization: Citing Data

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Citing Data

Yes, you need to cite your data, just as you would cite information you found in an article, a book, a webpage, or any other format.

Here are some resources to help you cite your data:

APA Style Guide to Electronic References
See page 16 for how to cite data.
Citing Data
Guide from MIT on how and why to cite data.
Citing guide for Statistics Canada, PCensus, EStat, and CHASS data
Data citation for Statistics Canada data.
How to Cite Data
Useful guide written by librarian at Michigan State University. Includes info on how to cite data using APA style.
Why and How Should I Cite Data?
Guide for citing ICPSR data.

Last Updated: Jan 19, 2024 10:52 AM
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