Geospatial Data Citation Generator

Step 1

Choose how to start

Select one option to begin.

Manual entryFill in the citation details below.DOIPaste the DOI of a published dataset.BTAA GeoportalFind a resource in the BTAA Geoportal, then paste its landing-page URL.

Step 2

Enter citation details

Fill in the fields below.

Describe the dataset

Dataset titleProvide the complete title of the dataset.i

Example: Urban Tree Canopy, Minneapolis

Persistent identifier or URLProvide a static electronic location or persistent identifier (e.g., DOI or URL) used to access the dataset.i

Example: https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

File type / FormatChoose a format from the dropdown list or type in a custom value.i

Version (optional)Version or edition number of the data.i

Examples: 2.1 or 2025-08

Credit the sources

Creator

Provide the name of the individual, group, or organization responsible for creating or making the data. This field is equivalent to the term 'Author' and can include multiple creators.i

OrganizationPerson

OrganizationEnter the full organization name.

+ Add author

Publisher or RepositoryIdentify the organization or entity responsible for making the dataset available through archiving, publishing, or distribution.i

Enter the organization that made the dataset available.

Log the dates

Year of publicationIndicate the year the dataset was published, which may represent a one-time or infrequent release for the cited version of the data.i

Format: YYYY

Temporal coverage (optional)Time period of dataset (free text).i

Example: 2010–2020

Date accessedDate you retrieved the dataset. If the Temporal Coverage or Year of Publication is unknown, use this field to provide some temporal context. Change the date as needed or toggle off to omit.i

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Step 3

Use your citation

Choose a citation style, then copy or download the result.

Citation style

APAMLAChicago

(n.d.). Title [Data set].

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Citation Field Definitions

Category	Summary
Dataset Title	Provide the complete title of the dataset.
File Type / Format	Choose a format from the dropdown list or type in a custom value.
Version	Version or edition number of the data.
Persistent identifier or URL	Provide a static electronic location or persistent identifier (e.g., DOI or URL) used to access the dataset.
Creator	Provide the name of the individual, group, or organization responsible for creating or making the data. This field is equivalent to the term ‘Author’ and can include multiple creators.
Publisher or Repository	Identify the organization or entity responsible for making the dataset available through archiving, publishing, or distribution.
Year of Publication	Indicate the year the dataset was published, which may represent a one-time or infrequent release for the cited version of the data.
Temporal Coverage	Time period of the dataset (free text).
Date accessed	Date you retrieved the dataset. If the Temporal Coverage or Year of Publication is unknown, use this field to provide some temporal context. Change the date as needed or toggle off to omit.

About this tool

Geospatial datasets often require details that general-purpose citation generators overlook. This tool, developed by the BTAA-GIN, helps users create consistent, editable citations in common styles.