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How do I get more information about DataONE?
What is DataONE?
Do you have to be a professional scientist to use DataONE?
How do I upload/download data?
What hardware and software do I need to use DataONE?
Can I receive technical assistance from DataONE?
How will my data be used by others?
Do I get cited when people use my data?
How can I become a subscriber of DataONE?
What is metadata?
What non-technical tools/best practices tools are available from DataONE?
How do I create metadata?
Should I create metadata for my dataset?
What does a subscription commit me to?
Will my data be considered as valuable as data generated by professional scientists?
What type of data visualization (mapping) does DataONE support?
Why should I use DataOne to upload and preserve my data?
What are the benefits of using DataOne?
Are there any standardized formats for creating and uploading a dataset on DataOne?
Will DataOne provide any help in managing my own data? (For instance: Creation of the data management plan, evaluation of the project )
Can I import data into different formats from the DataOne website?
How do I collaborate with professional and citizen scientists who are using DataOne?
How does DataOne ensures the quality of data I upload to or download from DataOne?