Update on U.S. Geological Survey Fundamental Science Practices

Circular 1503
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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fundamental Science Practices (FSP) are a set of standard principles fundamental to how USGS conducts and carries out its science activities and how resulting information products and data are reviewed, approved, and released. These policies, practices, philosophical premises, and operational principles serve as the foundation for all USGS research and monitoring activities and apply to all levels of the organization. The strength and future of the USGS depend on following these practices. USGS FSP were initiated in 2006 and fully implemented in 2009 to consolidate and standardize science practices across multiple scientific mission areas and science disciplines within the USGS.

Suggested Citation

Fundamental Science Practices Advisory Council, 2023, Update on U.S. Geological Survey Fundamental Science Practices: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1503, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1503.

ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)

ISSN: 1067-084X (print)

Table of Contents

  • Background and General Description
  • USGS Scientific Research Planning
  • USGS Authorship of Scientific Information Products
  • Peer Review
  • Review, Approval, and Release of Information Products
  • Safeguarding Unpublished Data, Information, and Associated Scientific Materials
  • Scientific Data Management
  • Metadata for USGS Scientific Information Products Including Scientific Data
  • Review and Approval of Scientific Data for Release
  • Preservation Requirements for Digital Scientific Data
  • Review and Approval of Scientific Software for Release
  • Bureau Approving Officials
  • Fundamental Science Practices Advisory Council
  • Science Publishing Network
  • USGS Information Product Data System
  • USGS Publications Warehouse
  • USGS Science Data Catalog
  • Summary
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Update on U.S. Geological Survey Fundamental Science Practices
Series title Circular
Series number 1503
DOI 10.3133/cir1503
Year Published 2023
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston VA
Contributing office(s) Science Analytics and Synthesis
Description iv, 6 p.
First page i-iv; 1-6
Online Only (Y/N) N
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