TABLE OF CONTENTS This chapter summarizes the key points discussed in detail in earlier chapters in a checklist format. The intent is to recap the concepts and important points in a summary fashion that can be used as reference during project planning.
q General project standards
q Define and document early in the life cycle of the project.
q Use as a working "blueprint" for the remainder of the project.
q Staff requirements
q Project manager
q Practical, working background in geoscience field
q Must possess fundamental knowledge of data management
q Some information technology experience
q Other project staff
q Technical support staff (information technology background)
q Clerical support (for data entry and editing)
q Personnel roles and responsibilities
q Individual staff roles and responsibilities defined clearly
q Periodic reviews, with adjustments as needed
q Project goals and objectives
q Define and document overall project goals and objectives
q Modify objectives as project develops and evolves
q Define documentation standards early in project life
q Documentation format definitions
q Define standard format template, distribute to all staff members
q Document delivery mechanism
q Define method for document delivery (Web, e-mail, etc.)
q Set update and review schedule for document archive
q Set access and edit authorities to specific staff members
q Documentation responsibilities
q Define staff responsibilities for documentation
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