Name of data set developer
Subject of data set/data layer
PPurpose of the data set/layer
Time period/ earliest time data was colleted
Updates to the data
Where was the data collected (latitude/ longitude)
Digital boundary
Keywords:
ThemeBRlace/Stratum/Temporal
Methods used to assure data set features have been correctly labeled. Provide correctness percentage.
Tests performed to eliminate errors such as: multiple lines, overshoots, improper intersection of lines, polygons smaller than established limits, or mulitple labelling of objects.
Explanation of decisions to include or exclude data/ information, provide definitions or rules used to create the data set/layer.
Process used to verify feature locations, horizontally and vertically in the data set.
Methods used to gather information in the data set
Origin of the data set/ layer: field or laboratory work.
Processes performed on the data.
Percent of cloud cover in the imagery.
Taxonomic system, if used.
Objects used to represent the features in a data set: raster, vector, or point, number and characteristics of the objects.
Geographic area description: county, state, watersheds, census blocks, etc.
Horizontal coordinate system and its characteristics
Vertical coordinate system and its characteristics
Data set/layer feature attributing or labeling information: labels, definitions, definition source(s).
Distributor of the data set/layer: address, telephone number, fax number, e-mail.
URL for downloading.
Format of the data.
Distribution Liability Statement (state, local, federal, other)
Media available: (cd, floppy, tape, etc)
Fees
Special equipment requirements.
Time period data set will be available
Metadata date, contact person or agency, standard used and version.
Metadata report review date
Time convention for metadata
Metadata report access and use restrictions
Metadata security information
Information below is inserted for: Data Set Originator, Cross Reference of the data set( other publications), Analytical tool citation, Methodology Citations, (data) Source Information, Taxonomic Reference, (specie or resource) Identification reference, and Larger work citation (if the study is part of a larger work).
Originator of the data set/layer
Publication date
Title
Publication time
Edition
Geospatial data presentation form
Series information
Publication information
Place
Publisher
Other citation details
Online linkage
Dates for data collection, dataset source time period (eg quad sheet dates), and distribution. Reported as single dates, range of dates, or multiple dates.
Contact persons are listed in metadata for the following: POC for the dataset, Data processes contact(s), Taxonomic System Identifier, Voucher Repository Contact(s)., Dataset Distribution Contact, and Metadata Contact.
Contact Person OR Contact Organization
Contact Address
Address Type
Address
City
State or Province
Postal Code
Contact Voice Telephone