Completion Guidance
Section: Summary (1)
Completion: Mandatory
Minimum number of entries allowed: 1
Maximum number of entries allowed: 1
Syntax restrictions: 255 characters, including spaces.
Provide a clear and brief descriptive signpost for users who are searching for metadata that may be relevant to their project.
The abstract should allow the reader to determine the scope of the data standard and accurately summarise its content.
The optimal length is one paragraph (limited to 255 characters) and effective abstracts should avoid long sentences and abbreviations where possible.
Abstracts must be different from the full description for a resource.
Note: Users will view Titles and Abstracts when searching for metadata and choosing whether to explore their content further.
Mapping to Standards Directory and Data Alliance Partnership Board (DAPB) Information Standards Notice (ISN) elements
Exchange Element | Standards Directory element | DAPB ISN element |
|---|---|---|
Abstract | Description | Description |
The Description element in the DAPB ISN often contains more characters than the 255 allowed by the Abstract, so will need to be précised before input to Abstract. More detail from the ISN Description can be entered into the Documentation.description element.
Example
The Diabetes Record Information Standard defines the information needed to support a person’s diabetes management and care. This incorporates data recorded by health and care professionals, or the person themselves, for sharing between care providers.
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