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==== What this guide teaches ==== | ==== What this guide teaches ==== | ||
- | * What is medata data, and why it is important? | + | * What is metadata, and why it is important? |
* Guidelines for creating an accurate metadata | * Guidelines for creating an accurate metadata | ||
* Open Development metadata templates | * Open Development metadata templates | ||
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We aim to produce, to the best of our ability, an accurate metadata by describing the extent of our knowledge about the asset/resource. A good metadata should clearly state what is known about the resource and what is not known or problematic. Metadata changes when the asset itself or knowledge about its condition changes. | We aim to produce, to the best of our ability, an accurate metadata by describing the extent of our knowledge about the asset/resource. A good metadata should clearly state what is known about the resource and what is not known or problematic. Metadata changes when the asset itself or knowledge about its condition changes. | ||
- | If information is missing or inconsistent, describe the known inconsistencies or gaps instead of disregarding the resource. Mention any steps being taken to address these issues, along with an expected timeline. | + | If information is missing or inconsistent, describe the known inconsistencies or gaps instead of disregarding the resource. Mention any steps being taken to address these issues, along with an expected timeline. **[THIS INSTRUCTION IS UNDER REVIEW] |
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==== Open Development Platform metadata templates ==== | ==== Open Development Platform metadata templates ==== | ||