Data Entry Procedures

Introduction

This section contains information on the practices for transcribing specimen data from specimens and preparing the specimen data for database entry for the Ohio State University Fish Division (OSUM). The general procedures for transcribing data are found at Data Transcription Procedures, although the focus of this document is mainly on insect specimens. Below are derivations from the OSUC data entry protocol adapted to OSUM-specific data entry needs.

Resources

• Specimen Data Template: File:Data Entry Template 20-Feb-2007.xls
• Data Entry Template Information