Glossary
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Documentation
Rights Statements in the CDR
The CDR offers several rights statements that you can choose from when depositing a work. In Copyright (default) No Known Copyright Copyright Undetermined No Copyright-United States Rights statements indicate the copyright status of the work. They differ from licenses, which show …
Reviewing Masters Papers and Honors Theses in the CDR
Initiating the Review Process The review process initiates when you receive an email from CDR notifying you that a deposit is ready for review. Alternatively, you can check your review queue by logging in to the CDR and clicking on …
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Which Form Should I Use?
Not sure which form to use to upload your content to the CDR? Consult this handy chart: Type of Content Form 3D Object Other Deposits -> Multimedia Art Other Deposits -> Multimedia If you are depositing art as part …
Using Single-Use Links
What is a Single-Use Link? A single-use link can be used to download a specific file in the CDR. It must be generated by the owner of the work or their proxy and can only be accessed one time before …
How to Add and Deposit as a Proxy Depositor
What is a Proxy Depositor? A proxy depositor is a designated person who can deposit work on your behalf. Faculty members may wish to designate graduate assistants or office staff as proxies. Due to FERPA regulations, faculty and staff wishing …
How to Deposit a Dataset in the CDR
What Items Do I Need For My Data Deposit? Data files, ideally in an open, non-proprietary format Contact information for a responsible party ReadMe, codebook or other external file that describes the nature of the data so that it can …
How Do I Share My Private Work With Others?
The CDR supports two options to share works that you have marked as private: “View/download” allows the specified person to view the work and download the files associated with that work. This option is best used for private works that …
How Do I Transfer Ownership of My Work?
If you no longer wish to administer a specific work, you can transfer ownership of it to another person who has an Onyen. Please note that transferring ownership will remove the work from your account. You will no longer be …
How Do I Edit My Work in the CDR?
Log in to the CDR. Click on your Onyen in the top right corner and select “Dashboard” from the drop-down menu. Click on “Works” in the left menu. Click on the title of the work that you wish to edit. …