Documenting Research Data
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This guide is a collection of resources shared in Data Services' "Documenting Your Research Data" online modules
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What are Geospatial Data ?
- Types of GIS Data Explored: Vector and Raster: Overview of the two main types of geospatial data, including helpful images that demonstrate the differences.
- The Geospatial Concepts Libguide created by us, Data Services, provides succinct definitions for GIS and geospatial data.
General References on Geospatial Data Documentation
- Introduction to Geospatial Resources and Formats: The Library of Congress has guidance on what to document about your geospatial data and why it is important to do so.
- Create and Manage Metadata in ArcGIS Pro: ESRI blog on how to create documentation for your geospatial data in ArcGIS Pro.
- Metadata: ESRI documentation on how to create, edit, and view metadata in ArcGIS Online.
Geospatial Metadata Standards and Formats
- Geospatial Metadata Standards and Guidelines: This Federal Geographic Data Committee webpage contains links to important information on geospatial metadata standards and guidelines.
- OpenGeoMetadata: The OGM Aardvark metadata standard is widely used by geospatial data repositories.