Column Description Guidance for Data.wa.gov Publishers

This table provides guidance on key elements of good column descriptions, which are required metadata on data.wa.gov.

You can download a Column Description Worksheet (which includes this guidance) from this dataset’s Attachments.

Guidance for generating other metadata (e.g., Title, Brief Description, Tags) can be found at https://data.wa.gov/Open-Data-Program-Documentation/General-Metadata-Guidance-for-Data-wa-gov-Publishe/5qzb-d5hq

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Source https://data.wa.gov/resource/u3e5-g5ig
Author Washington State Open Data Program
Last Updated July 22, 2025, 20:04 (UTC)
Created July 22, 2025, 20:04 (UTC)
1. Column descriptions ideally address all of the elements described in this table, and run up to about 50 words. If you need more than that, consider elaborating in a Note or Attachment.
2. Guidance for generating other metadata (e.g., Title, Brief Description, Tags) can be found at https://data.wa.gov/Open-Data-Program-Documentation/General-Metadata-Guidance-for-Data-wa-gov-Publishe/5qzb-d5hq
3. Need more help? Contact your Open Data Program staff! (Click on the Contact Dataset Owner button.)
Category Open Data Program Documentation
Period of Time current
Posting Frequency as needed
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