Metadata Entry Screencast

This screencast, in two parts, walks you through the process of identifying the relevant election results data on a state board of election’s web site, and entering it into the OpenElections project admin.

Part One - Identifying the Metadata

Metadata Entry Screencast Pt 1

  • 0:32 - The four main data points
  • 1:23 - Example one: California
  • 1:37 - FEC Web Site state contact info directory
  • 4:57 - Example two: Rhode Island
  • 7:55 - Example three: Alabama

Part Two - Entering the Metadata

Metadata Entry Screencast Pt 2

  • 0:28 - Entering Rhode Island
  • 2:03 - Data Source Section
  • 4:38 - Election Metadata Section
  • 5:57 - Offices Covered Section
  • 6:28 - Results Breakdown Section
  • 7:53 - Notes Section
  • 8:25 - FOIA Logs Section

For more information, or if you have further questions, contact us at openelections@gmail.com, join our google group, or see more info in these Docs.