When accessing datasets or search results from Wikirate for use in your research, personal or professional endeavors or work, you need to provide proper attribution.
Data on Wikirate is subject to the Creative Commons - Attribution 4.0 International license. To respect this license, acknowledge the person or organization that originally created the data.
Proper attribution ensures that the hard work and dedication of researchers are recognized, fostering a spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Remember, data accessed through Wikirate.org is freely accessible to everyone. However, to maintain the integrity of our knowledge base and promote fair and honest collaboration, you must adhere to our Terms of Use.
Following attribution rules helps us build a reliable knowledge base and encourages collaboration and progress in a fair and honest manner. If you're unsure about how to properly attribute the data sets you use, this Guide will assist you in getting it right.
The platform offers a convenient feature to help you generate the appropriate attribution for the Wikirate data you use in your website, paper, blog, or presentation. Follow these simple steps to obtain your attribution text:
Click on the Attribution Generator button/icon.
Choose whether you are utilizing the original dataset or if you have made an adaptation to it.
Optionally, input the title of your work or research (for reference).
Optionally, include the link to your blog or electronic publication.
Click "Save" to receive the suggested attribution text, which will be provided in three formats: Rich text, plain text, and HTML.
Copy and paste the recommended attribution into your project.
By following these steps, you will have correctly attributed the data in accordance with the CCBY 4.0 license terms.
Attribution is a fundamental requirement when using a resource or text that comes with an open-copyright license. It's all about giving credit to the original creator.
To do this properly, an attribution statement should be included, which typically consists of three key elements: the title of the work, the name of the creator, and the type of license (with links to each). Following these best practices ensures that the creators are acknowledged for their efforts, and it also helps others easily find and access the original work.
Citation is similar, however, it is primarily employed for copyrighted works with restricted rights or all rights reserved. By citing sources in their research, scholars respect the rights of the creators while providing evidence and credibility to their own work.
Source: Adapted from Self-Publishing Guide by Lauri M. Aesoph is licensed under a Creative Commons - Attribution 4.0 International license.
While not required, Wikirate appreciates it when researchers send us a copy of their publication or other work citing our open resources. This helps us track when and how our content is being used, and supports our efforts to provide useful open resources. Please email us at info(at)wikirate.org.
Wikirate.org. ‘Gender Equality Targets (Acciona, 2021)’ by Gender Data Research and Manali Rana, licensed under CC BY 4.0
Attributing the adaptation of an answer
Wikirate.org. ‘Gender Equality Targets (Acciona, 2021)’ by Gender Data Research and Manali Rana, adaptation by Person or Organization, licensed under CC BY 4.0
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