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Descriptive keywords
Commonly used word(s), formalised word(s) and/or phrase(s) used to describe the dataset.
Format – There are several options when entering Descriptive keywords. Keywords can be selected by the
resource owner (e.g. free text), from a formalised thesaurus (e.g. Global Change Master Dictionary (GCMD) and
Codes for Australian Aquatic Biota (CAAB)), and/or entered as a geographic location.
The GCMD thesaurus opens automatically when using the Descriptive Keywords field, however the additional
options described can be added simply by selecting
on the thesaurus.
Below are descriptions of the possible Keyword options you can enter in this element. If selecting more than one
option, expand the descriptive keywords field using the [+] button.
Obligation – All Descriptive keyword options are optional - a user may only need the GCMD thesaurus or free
text to describe their resource. Select the appropriate category (ies) to describe your data.