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section: help
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lead: true
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title: 'Adding data: overview'
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authors:
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- Neil Ashton
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---
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One of the most valuable contributions you can make to the OpenSpending project is to add a new dataset. This section of the guide walks you through the process of adding new data.
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A typical workflow for importing a dataset into OpenSpending involves the following steps:
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* Gather machine-readable data from a trustworthy source.
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* Convert the data to a CSV file in the format expected by OpenSpending, cleaning it to remove inconsistencies and errors.
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* Publish the data to the web.
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* Create a dataset add the published data as a new data source.
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* Model the dataset to assign a logical role to each column in the source table.
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* Load the data, or refine the data based on the feedback given by the platform about the data's consistency.
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Each of these steps will be explained in detail in the following sections.
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**Next**: [Gathering data](../gathering-data/)
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**Up**: [OpenSpending Guide](../)
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