A model framework from the Journal Research Data (JoRD) Project makes 21 recommendations for journal publishers to help increase the availability of supporting data.
In the first instance the framework would require journals to both establish and publish data sharing policies. These policies should clearly state what data is to be deposited and where, and whether it should be linked to the journal article. It acknowledges that guidance must be given for the selection of data from large data sets (where the entire set is not relevant to an article). It would require a statement of the reviewing status of data (i.e. that the data will or will not be reviewed) and whether an embargo on making the data available is acceptable.
It also provides guidance on data citation style (see the Data citation project above).
The framework has emerged from the (now completed) Journal Research Data (JoRD) Project which was undertaken at the Centre for Research Communications(CRC) at the University of Nottingham, funded by JISC. The project is now closed, but its outcomes and this model framework is reviewed in Research Data Sharing: Developing a Stakeholder-Driven Model for Journal Policies (preprint available).
Here's a great quote from page 7 of that report - possible use in reports and presentations:
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