Subject element

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Complete These Sections of your Element's Indexing Instructions

• Example element description: This is the reference template for how to create the indexing guidelines entry for your element

Label

Subject

Element Description

The topic of the resource.
The actions, events and/or entities depicted in the image.

Required?

Yes

Repeatable?

Yes

Guidelines for Creation of Content

• The subject element will be expressed by using a controlled vocabulary. Subject headings should be selected from the provided dropdown menu.
• The minimum number of subject headings is three. This includes one heading for each university team participating in the game depicted in the photo, and at least one other subject heading describing the action occurring in the photo.
• Indexers should be as specific as possible when describing what the photo is about. The Notes section below contains links to glossaries of football terminology. If a term is needed that is not listed in the vocabulary, the indexer can contact Carol Vinzant or Ben Steck. We will contact the indexer when the appropriate heading has been added to the list of terms.

Examples

Possession
The subject heading for Possession requires an indication of which team has physical possession of the football.
E.g., Possession--University of Alabama
If the indexer is unable to discern who has possession, this heading may be left out.

Notes

For further definitions of football terminology please look here:

• NFL Football Terms
• American Football Glossary Wiki

Please email us with any additional questions. Carol Vinzant or Ben Steck

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