8. SCOPE NOTES Entry: Enter the date using the format DD Month YYYY. Examples: 8 May 1999 2262 Entered by Definition: The name or code of the person who prepared this record. Guidelines: Organisations should prepare a list of codes to be used by people who will be entering data into the system. Entry: Name or code as defined by local organisations. Examples: Michiko Tomonaga Entry: mt 2265 Comments Definition: Any notes concerning the chain of events. Guidelines: This field can contain any additional information or comments of an informal or subjective nature. It could include:  suggestions for follow-up or verification  possible motives or causes, location of possible witnesses, and other issues surrounding the situation  an analysis of the whole chain of events Caution should be exercised in completing this field. Generally this field is for internal use only. Entry: Free text. Examples: The researcher for Asia should be requested to write a note on the origins of the conflict. 136