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===Guidelines for Creation of Content===
 
===Guidelines for Creation of Content===
  
This where your element's indexing guideline is written out. ''Whenever possible'', you must write out a step-by-step data entry procedure including where to obtain the data for each image. (NOTE, not all elements are amenable to specific data entry procedures; we will discuss in class.)
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# Describe the subject matter of the image.
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# Use complete sentences with proper grammar and punctuation.
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# Only include content that would be useful for intended user audience; avoid inserting your own commentary or interpretation of events in the image; ex. "Alabama is winning the game."
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# Start by indicating the item type.
  
 
===Examples===
 
===Examples===
  
If appropriate, provide data entry examples
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Black and white image of Alabama versus Clemson football game, circa 1979. Player number 16 is visible at center-left; player number 25 is visible at right. Unknown player number runs with football in center of image.
  
 
===Notes===
 
===Notes===
  
Provide additional information about your element, including links to other guidelines with examples that clarify your entry.
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Description should be completed only after the following elements have been entered as content for description may be drawn from them: spatial coverage, type, temporal coverage, publisher, identifier, source, format, rights, relation, date, player names, creator.
 
 
 
 
Back to [[Metadata Project - Spring 2019]]
 

Latest revision as of 13:21, 9 April 2019

This property is ready for indexing! Contact Sarah and Sam M. with your questions about indexing this element

Complete These Sections of your Element's Indexing Instructions

Label

Description

Element Description

Description of the content of the given image.

Required?

Yes

Repeatable?

No

Guidelines for Creation of Content

  1. Describe the subject matter of the image.
  2. Use complete sentences with proper grammar and punctuation.
  3. Only include content that would be useful for intended user audience; avoid inserting your own commentary or interpretation of events in the image; ex. "Alabama is winning the game."
  4. Start by indicating the item type.

Examples

Black and white image of Alabama versus Clemson football game, circa 1979. Player number 16 is visible at center-left; player number 25 is visible at right. Unknown player number runs with football in center of image.

Notes

Description should be completed only after the following elements have been entered as content for description may be drawn from them: spatial coverage, type, temporal coverage, publisher, identifier, source, format, rights, relation, date, player names, creator.