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

• Subject headings should be selected from the provided drop-down menu.
• Indexers should choose the most specific subject heading possible. The Notes section below contains links to glossaries of football terminology. If a subject heading 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 vocabulary.

Steps to follow for indexing:
1. Select one heading for each university team playing in the game depicted in the photo.
2. Examine the photo to determine which team has possession of the football and assign a subject heading for possession. If it is not clear which player/team has possession, such as in a photo where the ball is not visible, this heading may be left out.
3. Add one or more subject headings to express the event(s) or action(s) occurring in the photo.

Examples

• This is what the indexer should follow
1. Team names: University of Alabama, University of Texas
2. Who is in possession of the football: Possession--University of Alabama
3. Subject term(s) that convey what is seen or what is taking place in the image: Kick--Field Goal, Running Play, Touchdown, etc.

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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