How to Create a Dataset

This article will walk you through the process of creating a Dataset on DR POWER.

** If you already have an account click Log In.
** If you do not have an account, you will need to Register to upload a dataset.

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Once logged in, click Submit to access the Create Dataset form.

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On the Create Dataset form, fill in the required Title field, marked with a red asterisk (). *Note: Be sure to make the title concise, but descriptive of the dataset (preferably under 80 characters, including spaces).

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3a. Add a description for the dataset.

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3b. Assign Tags. Choose the terms that most closely represent the dataset. These terms categorize and help users find your dataset when searching DR POWER.

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When you start typing a term, suggestions of terms already in DR POWER will appear

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If a term doesn’t already exist in DR POWER, the term will be added when the dataset is saved.

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3c. Choose the Topic area for the dataset.

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3d. Choose the appropriate **License **for the dataset. License definitions and additional information can be found at opendefinition.org.

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3e. Click the Next: Add data button to add resources to the dataset.

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Upon successful submission, a notification that the dataset has been created will be shown and the Create Resource form will appear.