Metadata guidelines for ADA Dataverse - Revision history

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	== Populating the Metadata fields ==		== Populating the Metadata fields ==

	2. Review and populate the Metadata fields.		2. Review and populate the Metadata fields. See [https://rdf-vocabulary.ddialliance.org/cv DDI Controlled Vocabularies - Overview] for recommended metadata TERMS.

	===SECTION A. Citation metadata (always complete)===		===SECTION A. Citation metadata (always complete)===

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SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata

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	===SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata===		===SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata===
	: Depositors should be able to complete most of this subset of DDI fields to describe the research methods used ~~to collect the~~ data. The aim is to complete as many fields as possible to ~~facilitate~~ usability.		: Depositors should be able to complete most of this subset of DDI fields to describe the research methods used in data collection. The aim is to complete as many fields as possible to enhance data usability.
	* '''Unit of Analysis '''		* '''Unit of Analysis '''
	* '''Universe'''		* '''Universe'''

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	===SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata===		===SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata===
	: ~~it would be expected a depositor~~ should be able to complete most of this subset of DDI fields to describe the methods ~~implemented~~ to collect data:		: Depositors should be able to complete most of this subset of DDI fields to describe the research methods used to collect the data. The aim is to complete as many fields as possible to facilitate usability.
	* '''Unit of Analysis '''		* '''Unit of Analysis '''
	* '''Universe'''		* '''Universe'''

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	* '''Bounding box''' – ''Optional''. Use the map tool if exact bounds are important.		* '''Bounding box''' – ''Optional''. Use the map tool if exact bounds are important.

	;SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata - it would be expected a depositor should be able to complete most of ~~the~~ fields ~~listed describing~~ the methods to collect data ~~for the project~~:		;SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata - it would be expected a depositor should be able to complete most of this subset of DDI fields to describe the methods implemented to collect data:
	* '''Unit of Analysis '''		* '''Unit of Analysis '''
	* '''Universe'''		* '''Universe'''

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 # Submit your files as instructed.
 # Notify ADA once these steps are completed and we will review your submission.
 == Need help? ==
 Email us at [mailto:support@ada.edu.au support@ada.edu.au] and an archivist will get back to you.

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	* '''Date of collection''' – ''Optional''. When the data were gathered.		* '''Date of collection''' – ''Optional''. When the data were gathered.
	* '''Kind of data''' – ''Optional''. Brief type description (e.g. Survey data, Administrative records).		* '''Kind of data''' – ''Optional''. Brief type description (e.g. Survey data, Administrative records).
			* '''Series''' – ''Optional''. Name the study series if this dataset is part of one (e.g. HILDA Wave 20).
			* '''Grant information''' – ''Optional''. Funder name and grant number.
			* '''Software''' – ''Optional''. Software and version needed to read the files (e.g. SPSS v29).
			* '''Related material / datasets''' – ''Optional''. Links or citations to questionnaires, codebooks, or previous waves.

	[[File:MetadataSection1.jpg\|400px\|right]]		[[File:MetadataSection1.jpg\|400px\|right]]
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	* '''Weighting'''		* '''Weighting'''
	* '''Response Rate'''		* '''Response Rate'''
	* '''Series''' – ''Optional''. Name the study series if this dataset is part of one (e.g. HILDA Wave 20).
	* '''Grant information''' – ''Optional''. Funder name and grant number.
	* '''Software''' – ''Optional''. Software and version needed to read the files (e.g. SPSS v29).
	* '''Related material / datasets''' – ''Optional''. Links or citations to questionnaires, codebooks, or previous waves.

	== Completion ==		== Completion ==

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	* '''Bounding box''' – ''Optional''. Use the map tool if exact bounds are important.		* '''Bounding box''' – ''Optional''. Use the map tool if exact bounds are important.

	;SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata - it would be expected a depositor should be able to complete most of the fields ~~listd~~:		;SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata - it would be expected a depositor should be able to complete most of the fields listed describing the methods to collect data for the project:
	* '''Unit of Analysis '''		* '''Unit of Analysis '''
	* '''Universe'''		* '''Universe'''

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	* '''Bounding box''' – ''Optional''. Use the map tool if exact bounds are important.		* '''Bounding box''' – ''Optional''. Use the map tool if exact bounds are important.

	;SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata ~~(only if relevant)~~		;SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata - it would be expected a depositor should be able to complete most of the fields listd:
			* '''Unit of Analysis '''
			* '''Universe'''
			* '''Time Method'''
			* '''Frequency'''
			* '''Sampling Procedure'''
			* '''Collection Mode'''
			* '''Type of Research Instrument'''
			* '''Characteristics of Data Collection Situation'''
			* '''Actions to Minimize Losses'''
			* '''Weighting'''
			* '''Response Rate'''
	* '''Series''' – ''Optional''. Name the study series if this dataset is part of one (e.g. HILDA Wave 20).		* '''Series''' – ''Optional''. Name the study series if this dataset is part of one (e.g. HILDA Wave 20).
	* '''Grant information''' – ''Optional''. Funder name and grant number.		* '''Grant information''' – ''Optional''. Funder name and grant number.
	* '''Software''' – ''Optional''. Software and version needed to read the files (e.g. SPSS v29).		* '''Software''' – ''Optional''. Software and version needed to read the files (e.g. SPSS v29).
	* '''Related material / datasets''' – ''Optional''. Links or citations to questionnaires, codebooks, or previous waves.		* '''Related material / datasets''' – ''Optional''. Links or citations to questionnaires, codebooks, or previous waves.

	== Completion ==		== Completion ==

RPerry at 03:22, 9 July 2025

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	~~= Dataverse metadata quick guide =~~

	← [[https://docs.ada.edu.au/index.php/Quick_Deposit_Guide#Step_4\| Back to Quick Deposit Guide]]		← [[https://docs.ada.edu.au/index.php/Quick_Deposit_Guide#Step_4\| Back to Quick Deposit Guide]]

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	2. Review and populate the Metadata fields.		2. Review and populate the Metadata fields.

	;SECTION A. Citation metadata (always complete)		===SECTION A. Citation metadata (always complete)===
	* '''Project title''' – ''Required''. Clear, descriptive title. Example: Australian Election Study 2025		* '''Project title''' – ''Required''. Clear, descriptive title. Example: Australian Election Study 2025
	* '''Author''' – ''Required''. Lead researcher(s) in “Family, Given” order; add ORCID if known.		* '''Author''' – ''Required''. Lead researcher(s) in “Family, Given” order; add ORCID if known.
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	;SECTION B. Geospatial metadata (fill in if your data have a location element)		===SECTION B. Geospatial metadata (fill in if your data have a location element)===
	* '''Geographic coverage''' – ''Recommended''. Country, region, or coordinates covered.		* '''Geographic coverage''' – ''Recommended''. Country, region, or coordinates covered.
	* '''Geographic unit''' – ''Optional''. Finer units such as postcode or mesh block.		* '''Geographic unit''' – ''Optional''. Finer units such as postcode or mesh block.
	* '''Bounding box''' – ''Optional''. Use the map tool if exact bounds are important.		* '''Bounding box''' – ''Optional''. Use the map tool if exact bounds are important.

	;SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata - it would be expected a depositor should be able to complete most of this subset of DDI fields to describe the methods implemented to collect data:		===SECTION C. Social science & humanities metadata===
			: it would be expected a depositor should be able to complete most of this subset of DDI fields to describe the methods implemented to collect data:
	* '''Unit of Analysis '''		* '''Unit of Analysis '''
	* '''Universe'''		* '''Universe'''