Documentation
Tasks:
- compile available metadata, journal articles, etc.
- review/write guide documents for each data set, instrument, etc.
- select descriptors (controlled keyword list)
- make sure desired citation is included
Example: iterate with investigator to write/edit/review guide documents (10-20 pages)
Lessons Learned: metadata is often incomplete; standards and incentives could help improve metadata, may consume 30% of the effort