There are 5 core elements of a dataset citation, with additional elements added as needed. All elements should be arranged according to the citation style you are using (MLA, APA, etc.).
Some additional elements may be needed if you are citing a dynamic/evolving dataset or a subset of a larger dataset:
If you are creating a citation for your own data, many data repositories and publishers provide specific instructions for how to cite their data. If no citation information is provided, you can use generally agreed-upon guidelines.
Bartecchi, D. (2021, August 19). Tribal ownership by state-county [data set]. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Indian Affairs [producer]. Fort Collins, CO: Native Lands Advocacy Project [distributor]. Retrieved October 13, 2021 from https://data.nativeland.info/dataset/2019-tribal-land-ownership-by-state
(Bartecchi, 2021)
Bartecchi, David. 2021. Tribal Ownership by State-County. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Indian Affairs. Distributed by Fort Collins, CO: Native Lands Advocacy Project. Accessed October 13, 2021. https://data.nativeland.info/dataset/2019-tribal-land-ownership-by-state
(Bartecchi 2021)
Bartecchi, David. Tribal Ownership by State-County. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Indian Affairs [producer]. Fort Collins, CO: Native Lands Advocacy Project [distributor]. Aug. 2021. data.nativeland.info/dataset/2019-tribal-land-ownership-by-state. Accessed October 13, 2021.
(Bartecchi)