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Content metadata is information related to a piece of content, such as an item or URL. Metadata allows for compatibility when content is imported and exported.
Note: CourseCompass does not automatically track or generate reports on the metadata information you enter, but you can refer to and modify the information from the Content Metadata page, as described in this topic.
You can associate metadata with these types of content: items, URLs, course links, and learning units.
To enter or modify metadata:
Select Yes for the Do you want to add metadata? option when you add the content to a content area or modify the content.
After you save the new or modified content, a Describe button appears to the right of the content on the content area page.
Click Describe. The Content Metadata page is divided into sections, and each section has a set of fields in which you can enter data.
Note: See the table below for a list and description of the metadata fields on this page.
To enter or modify data in a field, click Edit for the section of the page that includes that field. The page is refreshed and now displays edit boxes where you can enter data.
Enter or modify data in the fields as needed.
Tip: To remove a Catalog Entry or Contributor, select the check box that appears next to it.
When you are finished entering or modifying data in a section, click the Display link for that section.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 as needed to enter or modify data in other sections of the page.
When you are finished, click Submit.
The following table lists and describes the fields on the Content Metadata page.
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Field |
Description |
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General Information |
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Title |
The title of the content item. This is the name you entered when you added the content to the content area. To modify the title, modify the content. |
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Catalog Entry |
Enter the catalog and version information in the Source and Entry boxes. You can add multiple catalog entries. |
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Source |
The name of the catalog or source of the content. |
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Entry |
The number or version of the catalog. |
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Language |
The language the content uses. Select the language from the drop-down list. |
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Description |
A description of the content. |
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Life Cycle Information |
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Creation Date |
The date and time the content item was created. This information is entered automatically and cannot be edited. |
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Contributors |
The names of the content authors. You can add multiple contributors. |
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Person |
The contributor's name. |
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Role |
The contributor's role. |
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Organization |
The contributor's affiliation. |
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Date |
The date when the contributor submitted or updated the content. |
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Technical Information |
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Resource Format |
The type of format in which the content is rendered. Select the format from the drop-down list. |
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Resource Location |
The item location is automatically entered and cannot be edited. |
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Rights Management Information |
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Free Resource |
Select No if the content was purchased; otherwise, select Yes. |
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Copyright/Restriction |
Select Yes if the content is copyrighted or has any access restrictions; otherwise, select No. |
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Description |
Comments on any conditions of use for this resource. For example, the resource may have free access if used for educational purposes. |