Note(s): Comments added during data collection
Data collectors may add comments for context to the data they collect within a given data collection cycle. Comments cannot be added retrospectively - I.e. once data entry is complete for a data collection cycle that cycle is closed to new/additional comments. While not recommended, users can add new data which then enables a comment to be added to a past data collection cycle.  The pathway to see comments that have been added by a data collector is: enter the data collection cycle/Data History then click the responses to open the history report and see comments.


  • From the Project Dashboard, click on the Data Collection Period (usually you would begin with the Baseline cycle) you would like to enter data for

  • Click on the Data Collection tab

  • VERY IMPORTANT:  Select the Site you would like to enter data for

  • If you want to enter data for ALL criteria, click Submit Record

  • In the screen that follows, double check that you are entering data for the selected site

  • Select the date that reflects when the data was actually collected (time is optional)

  • You will note that you can toggle between Aggregate and Individual data entry

Aggregate Data Entry:

  • Ensure the toggle is on Aggregate

  • Enter the totals for the Answer Choices

  • Click on +Add Comment if you have any notes that need to be made against the data collected for a particular criteria

  • Add any Overall Comment that if required (at the bottom of the Audit Criteria list)

  • Click Submit

Individual Data Entry:

  • Ensure the toggle is on Individual

  • For Individual record entry, note that you have the option to add an Identifier

  • Select the relevant Answer Choice

  • Click on +Add Comment if you have any notes that need to be made against the data collected for a particular criteria

  • Add any Overall Comment that if required (at the bottom of the Audit Criteria list)

  • Click Submit

If you want to enter data for each criteria individually, hover over the individual audit criteria, then click the blue + sign

  • As per above, set the toggle to your required data entry type: Aggregate or Individual data entry

  • Double check that you are entering data for the selected site

  • Enter the totals or select the relevant Answer Choice(s)

  • Add Comment if desired

  • Click Submit

Project owners can choose to close, or re-open a data collection cycle through the following steps.

This must be done at the level of a data collection cycle within a project, it is not done at the project level.

  • Navigate to the data collection cycle

  • Choose Settings

  • Select Data Collection in the left-hand panel

  • Click the red text Stop Data Collection

  • Confirm in the pop up screen that appears.

Project owners can choose to close, or re-open a data collection cycle through the following steps.

This must be done at the level of a data collection cycle within a project, it is not done at the project level.

  • Navigate to the data collection cycle

  • Choose Settings

  • Select Data Collection in the left-hand panel

  • Click the blue text Resume Data Collection

  • Confirm in the pop up screen that appears.


Any questions? Please visit the JBI Help Desk for PACES support