[ ] No previous versions of this metadata record exist (eg for earlier versions of the data, if so update that record rather than creating a new one)
Data Identification
Dataset title:
[ ] No version information in the title
[ ] Frontloaded (with the most important information first)
[ ] Include the geographical region the data apply to
[ ] Short – aim for 60 characters including spaces
[ ] Does not include acronyms – put these in the keywords
[ ] Does not include the word “dataset”
[ ] Time series datasets should include “time series” at the end of the title
[ ] Does not include the time period (this is covered in the temporal extents fields)
Abstract
[ ] Abbreviations have been expanded upon at first mention
Spatial
[ ] Ensure that Depth or Height Positive is correctly selected
Contact
[ ] ROR and ORCID(s) are included and linked properly where applicable
[ ] For datasets where DFO is a partner, ensure 'parent' ROR is added (https://ror.org/02qa1x782). DFO 'child' organizations (i.e. CHS) and their ROR are optional.
[ ] The citation in the metadata record matches the preferred citation mentioned in the data package.
[ ] Include Hakai Institute as Publisher (& Distributor?)
[ ] Make sure email address is provided if the role is 'Point of Contact'
[ ] Add contact affiliation where known
Resources
[ ] Resource links go to specific dataset download (not generic platform like waterproperties.ca)
[ ] Readme, changelog, data dictionary, protocols included in data-package
[ ] An archive folder for older data versions is included in the data package if the version is not 1.0
[ ] Links work
[ ] Resource link links to a download of the compressed data package (.zip) of the correct version.
[ ] All files in the data package can be opened and are not corrupt
Seagrass Site-Level Production on BC Central Coast
https://cioos-siooc.github.io/metadata-entry-form/#/en/hakai/lJHlH9nm20QQOPuk217xLlxWbNv1/-NPt7-mgrZEUzma8l5W_
Best Practices Checklist
In General
Data Identification
Dataset title:
Abstract
Spatial
Contact
Resources
Platform