Datasets on Wikirate

Datasets are a valuable feature on Wikirate, enabling you to efficiently organize information by grouping together Companies and Metrics associated with a particular Topic or theme, such as Gender Equality in the Workplace.

On the platform, you can seamlessly explore and access the data gathered within specific datasets.

Moreover, you have the opportunity to contribute a dataset to Wikirate. This means that data you have researched or compiled can be shared with others under a CC license, making it accessible for wider use.

Additionally, you can create a new dataset to initiate a fresh data collection project. For example, if you wish to examine the practices of 10 specific companies, you can create a new dataset and include these companies, along with defining the specific metrics to be investigated.

For more detailed instructions on exploring, donating, or creating a dataset on Wikirate, please refer to the following sections.

Explore Datasets

On the main search bar, select Datasets from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can navigate to the Datasets browse page.
Locate and click on All Filters, which can be found under the section labeled "Featured Datasets."
Filter the available Datasets by either Name or Topic. If you have previously bookmarked a data set, you can use that filter as well.
To view a specific Dataset, simply click on its name.
To access the data, click on the 'Export' button located at the bottom. Learn more about accessing the data on the Exporting Data Guide.

Donate a Dataset

Wikirate extends an invitation to organizations and academics who have amassed data shedding light on company impacts to collaborate with us and share their valuable datasets with both the Wikirate community and the broader public.

Feel free to reach out if you are interested in:

Sharing your previously compiled datasets with the Wikirate community and the wider public.
Gaining visibility for your work, particularly if you've conducted research and generated datasets that could prove valuable to others.
Archiving your data, along with its findings, methodology, and the relationships established between companies, thereby creating a valuable resource for stakeholders, researchers, and the public.

Please note that all contributions will be duly attributed, and our dedicated team is available to assist you in preparing your datasets for open sharing, maximizing their impact. For more information, please contact us at wikirate(at)info.org.

Create a Dataset

Creating a Dataset is the initial step in launching a data collection project.

Navigate to New Dataset.
Provide a meaningful Name for your Dataset, as it aids in structuring your Research Project.
Optionally, include an image for identification purposes, such as your organization's logo or a relevant image related to the topic.
If your Dataset contributes to a larger dataset, you can specify the Parent Dataset.
Optionally, select a Topic for your Dataset.
Choose the years you wish to investigate, whether it's one or multiple, or leave it blank for unrestricted research.
Select the Companies you intend to include in your data collection.
Choose the Metrics you want to incorporate into your data collection.
Under Description, describe the objectives and goals of your project, and feel free to add links to supporting or instructional materials.
Click "Submit" to create your Dataset.

Note: To commence data collection, it's essential to link the Dataset to a new Research Project. Refer to our Research Projects Guide on how to complete this crucial step.

Got questions? Need support? Get in touch with us at info [at] wikirate.org