There are lots of reasons for managing and sharing data -- from saving time to increasing the visibility of your research. 

Furthermore, data sharing can be a requirement for:

• Federal funding agency policies
• Journal publication policies (e.g., Nature, Science, and PLoS)

There is a drive for data management and sharing.  Learn more about it:

• Nature News special on data sharing (2009)
• Science special on dealing with data (2011)

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Last updated: August 24, 2011