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− | '''Metadata''' means "data about the data". It's a Structured information that describes a resource and makes it easier to retrieve, use, or manage an information resource<br> | + | == '''Metadata Definition''' == |
| + | Metadata means "data about the data". It's a Structured information that describes a resource and makes it easier to retrieve, use, or manage an information resource<br> |
| The "meta" prefix (comes from the Greek preposition and prefix μετά-) means "after" or "beyond", it is used to mean "about". <br> | | The "meta" prefix (comes from the Greek preposition and prefix μετά-) means "after" or "beyond", it is used to mean "about". <br> |
| Metadata can be defined as the data providing information about one or more aspects of the data. <br> | | Metadata can be defined as the data providing information about one or more aspects of the data. <br> |
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| | [[File:HighwayNoMetadata.png|545x545px]] || [[File:HighwayWithMetadata.png|545x545px]] | | | [[File:HighwayNoMetadata.png|545x545px]] || [[File:HighwayWithMetadata.png|545x545px]] |
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− | == Why do we need Metadata == | + | === Why do we need Metadata === |
| Metadata helps answering the following questions: | | Metadata helps answering the following questions: |
| Who created the data? | | Who created the data? |
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| However, if not maintained Metadata becomes ineffective over time due to inconsistencies in structure, vocabulary, and spelling. In this light, metadata by itself could be meaningless. | | However, if not maintained Metadata becomes ineffective over time due to inconsistencies in structure, vocabulary, and spelling. In this light, metadata by itself could be meaningless. |
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− | == Metadata Formats == | + | === Metadata Formats === |
| A Structured documentation in XML format can be used to store/exchange metadata based on agreed upon Standards: ISO, DDI, FGDC, EML, Dublin Core, Darwin Core , SAML... | | A Structured documentation in XML format can be used to store/exchange metadata based on agreed upon Standards: ISO, DDI, FGDC, EML, Dublin Core, Darwin Core , SAML... |
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| [[File:MetaDataStandards.jpg|345x345px]] | | [[File:MetaDataStandards.jpg|345x345px]] |
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− | == Metadata tools == | + | === Metadata tools === |
| + | Multiple free and paid tools are available : |
| + | * ISA Creator |
| + | * Morpho |
| + | * OMERO |
| + | * Archon |
| + | * RightField |
| + | * CatMDEdit |
| + | * ArcCatalog |
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| + | [https://library.stanford.edu/research/data-management-services/data-best-practices/creating-metadata/metadata-tools More here: Free Metadata tools] |