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NCIS News

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A regular newsletter that provides information about the operations of the NCIS, any interface changes, progress towards data completeness and timeliness and any other issues of general interest for users (previously known as MUNCCI Talk).

Issue 8 (Winter 2010).

Issue 7 (Spring 2008).

Issue 6 (Summer 2008).

Issue 5 (Spring 2007).

Issue 4 (Summer 2007).

Issue 3 (Winter 2006).

Issue 2 (Spring 2005).

Issue 1 (Autumn 2005).

NCIS Data Dictionary

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Provides a comprehensive listing of all the NCIS data fields. For more information refer to Data Quality.

Updated 24 June 2010: Download the NCIS Occupation Codeset (33kb) or the NCIS Industry Codeset (43kb)

NCIS Data Dictionary (Version 2, 1.9mb)

Download the Codeset Upgrade Concordance Document (5.16kb)

 

NCIS Coding Manual

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The Coding Manual provides a step-by-step explanation for the coding and completion of a selection of data fields. The manual provides practical instructions, examples of specific scenarios and guidelines for the entry of more complex and difficult core data items. For more information refer to Data Quality.

NCIS Coding Manual (Version 3, 5.63mb)

NCIS Coding Newsletter

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Produced quarterly or as required, the Newsletter is distributed via email and in a hardcopy format to NCIS coders. For more information refer to Data Quality.

Other Documents of Assistance for Users

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Get the most out of the NCIS with the Practical Tips for Using NCIS manual.  This comprehensive document provides users with a hands on guide on how to construct searches, find cases and more using case examples and search tips.  The latest interface changes are also explained.