# Download and fill out the metadata Template

# Download

Download the metadata template here

# How to Fill out the Metadata Template

  • Title English: Max of xxxxx characters
  • Title German: Max of xxxx characters
  • Summary English: Maximum of xxxxxx characters
  • Summary German: Maximum of xxxxx characters
  • Embargo: refers to a period (max 24 months) during which the data cannot be downloaded.
  • Author(s): Include an ORCID
  • Contributor: click on “choose an element” and select an option.

Metadata template: page 1
Metadata template: page 1

  • Funding information: provide cross ref links if available.
  • Geographic area: provide bounding box information from where the data was collected.
  • Keywords: click on links and select keywords then write them under each link.
  • Place keywords: precise location
  • Related data already published: click on “choose an element” and select an option of the Relation Type.

Metadata template: page2
Metadata template: page2

  • Dataset details: describe what each column stands for and precise the units and methods if applicable
  • For large datasets use extra excel file. See below. Image/grapic: provide an image that represents your dataset

Metadata template: page3
Metadata template: page3

Metadata template: example of excel file for simple data sets
Metadata template: example of excel file for simple data sets