How to cite a research dataset
Quick answer
Use the creator, year, title, version, repository (Zenodo, Dryad, Figshare), and the DOI.
Why this one is tricky
Dataset citations are still underdeveloped across styles.
Example (APA 7)
Creator, C. (2024). Global Health Observatory data (Version 2024.1) [Data set]. World Health Organization. https://doi.org/10.1000/EXAMPLE
Most common mistake
Citing only the paper that used the dataset, not the dataset itself.
Citing a research dataset more than once?
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Last updated: 5 May 2026