Ever opened a folder and felt like you we re staring into an unknown abyss? This workshop is for anyone who’s batt led chaotic data (any type!)\, cryptic file names and the haunting presenc e of “final_final_v3.docx.” We’ll walk through practical strategies for naming\, storing and structuring your data so you can find what you ne ed—without crying. Whether you'\;re working solo or collaborating acr oss teams\, this session will help you build habits that reduce confusion and increase efficiency.
By the end of the workshop\, participants
will be able to:
• Identify common pitfalls in data orga
nization and how to avoid them
• Understand best practices
for file naming\, folder structures and version control
• Ha
ve the skills to develop a personalized system for managing their own data
Say goodbye to data dumpster fires and hello to digital tranquility —your future self will thank you!
This is an online event\, plea se register to receive the event link. This workshop will be recorded\, an d the recording and workshops will be available online and sent to all reg istrants after the workshop. If you have accommodation requests or questio ns\, reach out to libevents@uwaterloo.ca with your needs.
Please note: This is the first of a four-part workshop series related to data and research data management. You do not need to attend all four\ ; please register for each workshop separately.
SUMMARY:Data Journeys: Tears\, Tabs and Terrible File Names—A Survivor's Guide to Organizing Your Data URL;VALUE=URI:https://libcal.uwaterloo.ca/event/3939273 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR