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Version: 16.1.1

Step-by-step guide for curating and sharing data

Overview​

SODA helps you do two primary things:

  1. Create an SDS compliant dataset
  2. Share your SDS compliant dataset

Creating an SDS compliant dataset using SODA​

We suggest using the Prepare Dataset Step-by-Step feature of SODA for creating your SDS compliant dataset. This mode guides users step-by-step through all the requirements for preparing a dataset according to the SDS and is designed so that no documentation or prior knowledge is required. This mode will also guide you through sharing your dataset with the repository of your choice. For more information check our documentation on getting started with Prepare Dataset Step-by-Step here.

Sharing your SDS Compliant dataset using SODA​

SODA supports sharing your SDS compliant dataset to the following places:

  1. SPARC Data Portal
  2. A generalist repository

Both options are available to you at the final steps of the Prepare Dataset Step-by-Step feature and you will find instructions for each option here. However, to share your dataset to the SPARC Data Portal there are some preliminary steps you need to complete detailed below.

Sharing on the SPARC Data Portal​

If the dataset you want to share is funded through an award from the NIH SPARC program or the NIH RE-JOIN program move on to the Preliminary steps section.

If you want to share a dataset that is not funded through an award from the NIH SPARC program or the NIH RE-JOIN program to Pennsieve and the SPARC Data Portal, start with reaching out via email to the SPARC Curation Team (curation@sparc.science). Include some information about the data you want to share and the SPARC Curation Team will follow up with you regarding the suitability of your data for the SPARC data portal. If the data is deemed suitable for the SPARC Data Portal, you will be invited to proceed to the next steps.

Preliminary steps​

These steps only need to be completed once.

  • All SPARC datasets must be uploaded on the Pennsieve data management platform. Get access to Pennsieve as well as the required Pennsieve workspace by filling out this form. If you are sharing a dataset funded by the NIH RE-JOIN program, request access to the RE-JOIN workspace, otherwise request access to the SPARC workspace.
  • Download and install the Pennsieve agent required to upload files on Pennsieve through SODA.
  • Download and install SODA

Need help?​

Feel free to reach out to us if you need help or want to share feedback at help@fairdataihub.org. Make sure to check the "Common errors and their solutions" section in this document, your solution might be there!