Maximizing the Impact of Your Scientific Data.

Scientists are increasingly depositing data alongside their publications, but not every journal requires that authors make their data sets available. To make data FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable), metadata is key. Scientists should also consider over-sharing, embracing standards, using open, non-proprietary file formats, including code, and thinking about accessibility. Open science is not an all-or-nothing game, and anything scientists can do adds value.