# Datasource$source\_dataset

### Datasource$<mark style="color:purple;">source\_dataset</mark>() → [Dataset](https://docs.redivis.com/api/client-libraries/redivis-r/reference/dataset) | NULL

Returns the datasource's source dataset. If the datasource instead has a source workflow, this method will return `NULL`.

### **Returns**

[**Dataset**](https://docs.redivis.com/api/client-libraries/redivis-r/reference/dataset) **| NULL**