This template has been included under the How To section of the wiki, so that individuals and organizations interested in submitting a best practice can easily see what information will be required in order to submit a best practice. Do not attempt to edit the template here if you wish to submit a practice. Instead, please see either the information on submitting a best practice or submitting a document.
The following template should be filled out for each best practice or document submitted . Use of the template ensures that all important information is included in the entry. The information to be included is as follows:
Subject area/Theme:
Pick one of the existing GEOSS themes or one of the transverse areas. If none of the listed subjects/themes apply, please enter your practice under the "Other" heading.
Short summary of Best Practice:
This practice ...
Explain why is there a need for this Best Practice?
This practice is needed because ...
Provide an example application(s):
- Application A
- Application B
How widely deployed is this practice(if applicable)?
Not applicable
Owner (Originator) Contact Information:
Please include a non-spammable version of an email address (e.g., john.doe(at)someplace.org) or a link to the web site of an organization.
Submitter Contact Information:
See above
Detailed Description of Best Practice (or attach a file using button below)
Insert the text for a single best practice here.
Also, please provide appropriate keywords in the "Tag" field below.
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