The Dataverse Network Project

A complete list of Cataloging Information fields that comprise the metadata for a study is provided in the List of Metadata.

To enter the Cataloging Information for a new study:

1. Log in to the Network and navigate to the dataverse to which you plan to contribute.
   This dataverse is specified in your Contributor account e-mail.
2. Click My Options, scroll to Contributor Options, and then click Add New Study.
   If prompted to accept Terms of Use, check the I Accept box and then click the Continue button.
   You see the Cataloging Information tab of the Add or Edit Study page.
3. To prepopulate Cataloging Information fields based on a study template, use the Select Study Template pull-down list to select the appropriate template.
   A template provides default values for basic fields in the Cataloging Information fields. The default template prepopulates the Depost Date field only.
4. Enter a title in the Title field.
5. Enter data in the Cataloging Information fields.
   To list all fields, including the Terms of Use fields, click the Show Additional Fields button after you enter a title. Use the following guidelines to complete these fields:
   • A light blue background in any form field indicates that HTML, JavaScript, and style tags are permitted. You cannot use the html and body element types.
   • To use the inline help and view information about a field, roll your cursor over the field title.
   • Be sure to complete the Abstract field.
   • To set Terms of Use for your study, scroll to the bottom of the Cataloging Information tab.
     Eight fields appear under the Terms of Use label. You must complete at least one of these fields to enable Terms for this study.
6. Click Save to keep your changes, or click Cancel to lose your changes.
7. Continue to the next topic and upload the Study Files.