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# Opening a review

Reviews are used to endorse metadata to different states by Registration Authorities - it's a way for different Registration Authorities, or different business areas, to put their 'stamp of approval' on metadata content.

### How to open a review from the dashboard side panel <a href="#how_to_open_a_review" id="how_to_open_a_review"></a>

1\. Go to 'Review Requests' on the Dashboard side panel.

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2\. Select ![](https://desk.zoho.com.au/DocsDisplay?zgId=7000211905\&mode=inline\&blockId=qx576dcc75037dce04ae5ba34737a4a972de8) in the upper right hand corner of the page.

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3. Populate the following fields as desired:
   * 'Title'
   * 'Workgroup'
   * 'Registration authority'
   * 'Date response required'
   * 'Target registration date'
   * 'Date registration effective'
   * 'Metadata'
   * 'Cascade registration'.

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4. Select 'Create New Review'.

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### How to open a review directly from a metadata item page <a href="#from_an_item_page" id="from_an_item_page"></a>

1. Go to the item page for the item you wish to open a review for.

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2. From the Actions bar dropdown, select 'Submit for review'.

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3. Fill in the 'Create new review' form as desired.

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4. Select 'Create New Review'.

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