> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://c-comp.gitbook.io/data-management-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://c-comp.gitbook.io/data-management-handbook/data-deposition-instructions/raw-and-derived-data-files.md).

# Raw and Derived Data Files

Raw and derived files generated by C-CoMP will ultimately be stored in at least two separate locations (local and cloud-based). Raw files should never be manipulated or modified to preserve their integrity (they should be ‘read-only’).

1. Computer or server in lab of origin
2. Domain repository
   1. MetaboLights - LC-MS metabolomics 
   2. ProteomeXchange - LC-MS proteomics
   3. Metabolomics workbench (and others) - NMR metabolomics
   4. Sequence Read Archive - Sequencing

This is to ensure that 1) there are multiple back-ups, 2) C-CoMP members have access to the raw and derived files for each sub-project to facilitate collaboration, 3) data is publicly accessible on domain repositories and linked to metadata on BCO-DMO.

Instructions for submitting raw and derived files (if applicable) follow this section. Please submit raw and derived (if applicable) files in this proposed order.


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