The author argues against the suggestion that .RData files become the standard format for sharing research data, in part because he believes data should be shared in a way that is accessible to the wider community.
A good practice guide for data collection and storage, including information about merging, cleaning, documenting, and sharing data, as well as resources for further reading.
A cognitive scientist provides an overview of how and why to share data, including where to post it, how to maintain it, recommended formats, and sharing scripts.