Completeness Rubric for: California Pelagic Longline Fishery
Completeness Score: 91% + 11 |
| Category | Score + Extra Credit |
Rubric Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | 100% + 1 | Required |
| Access | 25% + 0 | Conditional - not required when Resource Hierarchy Level ='fieldSession' or Status= 'planned'. |
| Coverage | 100% + 1 | Required |
| Content | 100% + 0 | Conditional - not required when Resource Hierarchy Level = 'fieldSession'. |
| History | 100% + 2 | Required |
| Quality | 100% + 1 | Conditional - not required when Resource Hierarchy Level = 'fieldSession'. |
| Connections | 100% + 1.0 | Required |
| Metadata | 100% + 0 | Required |
| Associated Resource | + 3 | Highly Recommended |
| Attribution | + 2 | Highly Recommended |
Version 2.1.
Last update of Rubric scoring: 2016-11-17
Last update of HTML display: 2016-11-17
NOAA data providers are required, per the NOAA Data Documentation Procedural Directive, to document their datasets, models, observations and other earth science resources with ISO 19115:2005 and ISO 19115-2:2009 standards and represent them as ISO 19139 compliant XML. However, there are many different ways to implement the standards and very little content is required to create a valid metadata record. Therefore, in addition to ISO compliance, this Completeness Rubric provides an extra level of assessment to help metadata authors provide more thorough information about their data. For more information about the Completeness Rubric, and how it works, users can refer to the Completeness Rubric Information wiki page.
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Identification Category9/9 +1 |
The Identification Category provides content needed for basic discovery of the resource. It includes the title, an abstract, theme keywords, point of contact, status and Resource Hierarchy Level. |
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Hierarchy Level (1) |
Required | 1 | dataset | /gmi:MI_Metadata/gmd:hierarchyLevel/gmd:MD_ScopeCode/@codeListValue |
| Resource Title (1) |
Required | 1 | California Pelagic Longline Fishery | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:citation/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:title |
| Resource ID (1) |
Recommended | EC | 12906 | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:citation/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:identifier/gmd:MD_Identifier/gmd:code |
| Abstract (1) |
Required | 1 | This data set contains catch and effort, landings, and observer data from longline vessels fishing in the North Pacific outside the U.S. west coast EEZ. Logbooks and landings data are available from 1991 to the present and observer data is available (...etc) | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:abstract |
| Purpose (1) |
Required | 1 | The data collected from California-based longline vessels are used by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), NMFS, and the Pacific Fisheries Management Council to monitor and manage the longline fishery, to collect information used in sto (...etc) | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:purpose |
| Resource Date (2) |
Required | 1 | 1991-01-01 ~ creation || missing ~ publication | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:citation/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:date[gmd:CI_Date or gmd:CI_Date/gmd:date/@gco:nilReason] |
| Status (1) |
Required | 1 | underDevelopment | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:status//gmd:MD_ProgressCode/@codeListValue |
| Browse Graphic (0) |
Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:graphicOverview/gmd:MD_BrowseGraphic/gmd:fileName | ||
| Topic Category (1) |
Required | 1 | oceans | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:topicCategory/gmd:MD_TopicCategoryCode |
| Theme Keywords (9) |
Required | 1 | logbook || longline || marlin || pacific islands fisheries science center (pifsc) || protected species || shark || southwest fisheries science center (swfsc) || swordfish || tuna | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='theme']/gmd:keyword |
| Theme Keyword Thesaurus (0) |
Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='theme']/gmd:thesaurusName/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:title | ||
| Resource Contact (2) |
Required | 1 | Tomita, Ashley S ~ pointOfContact || Suter, Jenny M ~ custodian | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:citation/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:citedResponsibleParty/gmd:CI_ResponsibleParty[gmd:role/gmd:CI_RoleCode/@codeListValue='pointOfContact'] | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:pointOfContact |
Access Category1/4 +0 |
The Access Category provides information about how to obtain the data, including formats, access points, distribution contacts and disclaimer statements. Not required when Resource Hierarchy Level='fieldSession' or Status = 'planned'. |
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution Format (0) | Required | 0 | //gmd:MD_Distribution//gmd:MD_Format/gmd:name | |
| Format Specification (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_Distribution//gmd:MD_Format/gmd:specification | ||
| Distribution URL(s) (0) | Required | 0 | //gmd:MD_Distribution//gmd:MD_DigitalTransferOptions/gmd:onLine/gmd:CI_OnlineResource/gmd:linkage | |
| Access Contact (0) | Required | 0 | //gmd:MD_Distribution//gmd:MD_Distributor/gmd:distributorContact/gmd:CI_ResponsibleParty | |
| Resource Constraint (5) | Required | 1 | otherRestrictionsCite As: Southwest Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: California Pelagic Longline Fishery [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/12906. || NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the (...etc)otherRestrictionsAccess Constraints: NMFS/SWFSC personnel need a signed Statement of non-disclosure agreement to access the detailed data. There are no constraints on access to summarized data. || otherRestrictionsUse Constraints: All use of the data sets should be cleared with NMFS/SWFSC. || restrictedNoneHard copy data are locked in a secured area. Data are stored in files on government computers with all of the proper Government security measures in place | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:resourceConstraints |
| Data Center Keyword (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='dataCenter']/gmd:keyword | ||
| Data Center Keyword Thesaurus (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='dataCenter']/gmd:thesaurusName/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:title |
Coverage Category2/2 +1 |
The Coverage Categrory provides information about regarding the extent of the resource, such as temporal range of content, geographic bounds of content, and general place names. This information can be displayed on maps and timelines and used in spatial searches. The Spatial Extent is not required when the Resource Hierarchy Level= 'nonGeographicDataset'. |
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporal Extent (1) | Required | 1 | logbook1991-01-01 | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification//gmd:EX_Extent/gmd:temporalElement//gmd:EX_TemporalExtent |
| Duration (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification//gmd:EX_Extent/gmd:temporalElement//gmd:EX_TemporalExtent//gml:TimePeriod/gml:duration | ||
| Time Interval (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification//gmd:EX_Extent/gmd:temporalElement//gmd:EX_TemporalExtent//gml:TimePeriod/gml:timeInterval | ||
| Spatial Extent (1) | Required | 1 | 170-1152050 | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:extent/gmd:EX_Extent/gmd:geographicElement/gmd:EX_GeographicBoundingBox |
| Vertical Extent (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:extent/gmd:EX_Extent/gmd:verticalElement/gmd:EX_VerticalExtent | ||
| Place Keywords (1) | Recommended | EC | eastern pacific ocean | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='place']/gmd:keyword |
| Place Keyword Thesaurus (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='place']/gmd:thesaurusName/gmd:CI_Citation |
Content Category3/3 + 0 |
The Content Category identifies the parameters, variables or features of the resource and can be documented with at least one of the two subcategories: Attributes or Features. Not Required when Resource Hierarchy Level = 'fieldSession'. |
Attributes +0
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description of Attributes (0) | Required | 0 | //gmd:contentInfo//gmd:attributeDescription | |
| Attributes Category (0) | Required | 0 | //gmd:contentInfo//gmd:contentType/gmd:MD_CoverageContentTypeCode/@codeListValue | |
| Attributes Details (0) | Required | 0 | //gmd:contentInfo//gmd:dimension | //gmd:contentInfo//gmi:rangeElementDescription/gmi:MI_RangeElementDescription |
Features 3/3 + 0
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature Catalog Citation (3) | Required | 1 | California Longline Logbook || California Longline Observer Data || California Longline Landings Data | //gmd:contentInfo/gmd:MD_FeatureCatalogueDescription/gmd:featureCatalogueCitation/gmd:CI_Citation |
| Feature Catalog URL (0) | Recommended | //gmd:contentInfo/gmd:MD_FeatureCatalogueDescription/gmd:featureCatalogueCitation/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:citedResponsibleParty/gmd:CI_ResponsibleParty/gmd:contactInfo/gmd:CI_Contact/gmd:onlineResource/gmd:CI_OnlineResource | ||
| List of Feature Types (1) | Required | 1 | Data File | //gmd:contentInfo/gmd:MD_FeatureCatalogueDescription/gmd:featureTypes |
| Feature Catalog Included (1) | Required | 1 | false | //gmd:contentInfo/gmd:MD_FeatureCatalogueDescription/gmd:includedWithDataset |
History Category4/4 + 2 |
The History Category provides information about how the resource was collected, processed or other steps associated with the resource, such as archival activity. The Acquisition subcategory is recommended for raw or near-raw observations, for example Level 0 satellite data. Lineage subcategory is recommended for resources that have been processed. If unable to provide acquisition or lineage, then provide a general statement. At least Acquisition, Lineage or Statement is required. You get extra credit if more than one subcategory is documented. |
Lineage + 1
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineage Scope (1) | Required | 1 | dataset | //gmd:DQ_DataQuality[gmd:lineage]/gmd:scope/gmd:DQ_Scope/gmd:level/gmd:MD_ScopeCode/@codeListValue |
| Input Source (0) | Required | 0 | //gmd:DQ_DataQuality/gmd:lineage/gmd:LI_Lineage//gmd:source | |
| Process Step(s) (0) | Required | 0 | //gmd:DQ_DataQuality/gmd:lineage/gmd:LI_Lineage[gmd:processStep or gmd:sourceStep] //gmd:description | |
| Processor (0) | Required | 0 | //gmd:DQ_DataQuality/gmd:lineage/gmd:LI_Lineage//gmd:processor/gmd:CI_ResponsibleParty |
Acquisition 4/4 +0
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform Identifier (1) | Required | 1 | Charter vessels-small boats | //gmi:MI_AcquisitionInformation//gmi:MI_Platform/gmi:identifier/gmd:MD_Identifier/gmd:code |
| Platform Description (1) | Required | 1 | various vessels ranging in size (20-40 ft length) chartered for cetacean surveys when a NOAA small boat is not available. | //gmi:MI_AcquisitionInformation//gmi:MI_Platform/gmi:description |
| Instrument Identifier (2) | Required | 1 | Pelagic Longline || Pelagic Longline | //gmi:MI_AcquisitionInformation//gmi:MI_Instrument/gmi:identifier/gmd:MD_Identifier/gmd:code |
| Instrument Description (2) | Required | 1 | Buoys are used to keep pelagic longline gear suspended near the surface of the water, and flag buoys (or ?high flyers?) equipped with radar reflectors, radio transmitters, and/or flashing lights are attached to each end of the mainline to enable the (...etc)Buoys are used to keep pelagic longline gear suspended near the surface of the water, and flag buoys (or ?high flyers?) equipped with radar reflectors, radio transmitters, and/or flashing lights are attached to each end of the mainline to enable the (...etc) | //gmi:MI_AcquisitionInformation//gmi:MI_Instrument/gmi:description |
| Platform Keyword (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='platform']/gmd:keyword | ||
| Platform Keyword Thesaurus (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='platform']/gmd:thesaurusName/gmd:CI_Citation | ||
| Instrument Keyword (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='instrument']/gmd:keyword | ||
| Instrument Keyword Thesaurus (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='instrument']/gmd:thesaurusName/gmd:CI_Citation |
History Statement + 1
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineage Statement (1) | Conditional | 1 | CDFW supplies the completed forms or data files to SWFSC for editing, data entry and maintenance | //gmd:DQ_DataQuality/gmd:lineage/gmd:LI_Lineage/gmd:statement |
Quality Category2/2 +1 |
The Quality Category provides reports on how complete or accurate a resource is. Not required when Resource Hierarchy Level = 'fieldSession'. |
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Scope (1) | Required | 1 | dataset | //gmd:DQ_DataQuality/gmd:scope/gmd:DQ_Scope/gmd:level/gmd:MD_ScopeCode/@codeListValue[../../../../../gmd:report] |
| Quality Report (4) | Required | 1 | Representativeness || Coverage for logbooks and landings is 100%. || Accuracy || Landings data are submitted by buyers and accuracy is very accurate. Catch and effort data are recorded in logbook forms by vessel captains and can be suspect. | //gmd:DQ_DataQuality/gmd:report//gmd:nameOfMeasure | //gmd:measureIdentification | //gmd:measureDescription | //gmd:evaluationMethodDescription | //gmd:evaluationProcedure |
| Quality Result (2) | Recommended | EC | (missing) || (missing) | //gmd:DQ_DataQuality/gmd:report//gmd:result |
Connections Category3.0/3 +1.0 |
The Connection Category checks that all URLs have a functionCode and either a Name or a Description. You get extra credit when both Name and Description are available. |
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URL (5) | Required | 1 | https://swfsc.noaa.gov/ || https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/12906 || https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/pacific-islands-fisheries-science-center || https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords || https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nmfs/swfsc/dmp/pdf/12906.pdf | //gmd:CI_OnlineResource/gmd:linkage |
| URL Name (5) | Conditional | 1 | Website || Full Metadata Record || Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center || GCMD Keyword Forum Page || NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) | //gmd:CI_OnlineResource/gmd:name |
| URL Description (5) | Conditional | 1 | Website for this organization || View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. || Online Resource || Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 22. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA (...etc)NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. | //gmd:CI_OnlineResource/gmd:description |
| URL Function (5) | Required | 1 | information || information || download || information || information | //gmd:CI_OnlineResource/gmd:function/gmd:CI_OnLineFunctionCode/@codeListValue |
Metadata Category5/5 +0 |
The Metadata Category provides information about this metadata record such as metadata ID, standard name, metadata contact and notes. |
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metadata ID (1) | Required | 1 | gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:12906 | /gmi:MI_Metadata/gmd:fileIdentifier |
| Metadata Date (1) | Required | 1 | 2025-09-25T15:00:31 | /gmi:MI_Metadata/gmd:dateStamp |
| Metadata Contact (2) | Required | 1 | Southwest Fisheries Science Center ~ resourceProvider || Tomita, Ashley S ~ pointOfContact | /gmi:MI_Metadata/gmd:contact/gmd:CI_ResponsibleParty |
| Metadata Standard Name (1) | Required | 1 | ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data | /gmi:MI_Metadata/gmd:metadataStandardName |
| Metadata Standard Version (1) | Required | 1 | ISO 19115-2:2009(E) | /gmi:MI_Metadata/gmd:metadataStandardVersion |
| Metadata Maintenance Note (0) | Recommended | /gmi:MI_Metadata/gmd:metadataMaintenance/gmd:MD_MaintenanceInformation/gmd:maintenanceNote |
Associated Resource Category+3 |
The Associated Resource Category provides citations or identifiers to related papers, sister resources, parents, or programs that the resource is associated with. |
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Reference Citation (1) | Recommended | EC | NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:aggregationInfo/gmd:MD_AggregateInformation[gmd:associationType/gmd:DS_AssociationTypeCode/@codeListValue='crossReference']/gmd:aggregateDataSetName/gmd:CI_Citation |
| Cross Reference Type (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:aggregationInfo/gmd:MD_AggregateInformation[gmd:associationType/gmd:DS_AssociationTypeCode/@codeListValue='crossReference']/gmd:initiativeType/gmd:DS_InitiativeTypeCode/@codeListValue | ||
| Larger Work Citation (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:aggregationInfo/gmd:MD_AggregateInformation[gmd:associationType/gmd:DS_AssociationTypeCode/@codeListValue='largerWorkCitation']/gmd:aggregateDataSetName/gmd:CI_Citation | ||
| Larger Work Type (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:aggregationInfo/gmd:MD_AggregateInformation[gmd:associationType/gmd:DS_AssociationTypeCode/@codeListValue='largerWorkCitation']/gmd:initiativeType/gmd:DS_InitiativeTypeCode/@codeListValue | ||
| Project Keyword (1) | Recommended | EC | Pacific Highly Migratory Species Data | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='project']/gmd:keyword |
| Project Keyword Thesaurus (1) | Recommended | EC | InPort | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:descriptiveKeywords/gmd:MD_Keywords[gmd:type/gmd:MD_KeywordTypeCode/@codeListValue='project']/gmd:thesaurusName/gmd:CI_Citation |
| Parent Metadata ID (0) | Recommended | /gmi:MI_Metadata/gmd:parentIdentifier |
Attribution Category+2 |
The Attribution Category provides information that can be used to cite the resource and provide proper credit, such as creator names, publisher names and a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). |
| Label (count) | Rule | Score | Metadata Content | Guidance: Xpath and ISO Explorer Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creator (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:citation/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:citedResponsibleParty/gmd:CI_ResponsibleParty[gmd:role/gmd:CI_RoleCode/@codeListValue[(.)= 'resourceProvider' or (.) = 'originator' or (.) = 'principalInvestigator' or (.) = 'author' or (.) = 'collaborator']] | ||
| Publisher (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:citation/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:citedResponsibleParty/gmd:CI_ResponsibleParty[.//gmd:role/gmd:CI_RoleCode/@codeListValue='publisher'] | ||
| Publication Year (2) | Recommended | EC | 1991-01-01 ~ creation || missing ~ publication | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:citation/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:date/[.//gmd:dateType/gmd:CI_DateTypeCode/@codeListValue = 'publication' or .//gmd:dateType/gmd:CI_DateTypeCode/@codeListValue = 'creation'] |
| DOI (0) | Recommended | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:citation/gmd:CI_Citation/gmd:identifier/gmd:MD_Identifier/gmd:code[contains(., 'DOI') or contains(.,'doi') or contains(.,'Doi')] | ||
| Recommended Citation (1) | Recommended | EC | Cite As: Southwest Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: California Pelagic Longline Fishery [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/12906. | //gmd:MD_DataIdentification/gmd:resourceConstraints/gmd:MD_LegalConstraints/gmd:otherConstraints/gco:CharacterString[contains(., 'CITE') or contains(.,'cite') or contains(.,'Cite')] |