{"id":4690,"date":"2026-09-22T09:27:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccdhhn.ca\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=4690"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:28:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:28:16","slug":"best-practices-for-managing-data-in-your-research-fall","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/ccdhhn.ca\/fr\/workshop\/best-practices-for-managing-data-in-your-research-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices for Managing Data in your Research (Fall)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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1-4 hour workshop<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n

TIFU (Today I F’ed Up) by losing a ton of data for my research<\/strong> – Have you ever seen a description like this on Reddit? Are your desktop and downloads folders a jumble of files named Data-finalFINAL-USETHISONE? Is all of your lab’s data stored on a single drive located conveniently under a sprinkler system? Join research data management services and learn how investing a small amount of time in organizing your data now can save you a lot of time and prevent future headaches. In this introductory workshop, learn about research data management best practices. We will go over best practices for data planning, storage, organization, preservation, and sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No prior experience with data management is required! This session is perfect for anyone who wants to feel more confident organizing, storing, and sharing their data in clear and practical ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  2. Organize and document their data consistently,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Store and back-up their data securely, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Select an appropriate data repository for archival and sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Details:<\/strong> Any preparatory work for the session can be found on its information page.<\/a> This virtual workshop will be recorded and shared on the same page, and discoverable via the Sherman Centre’s Online Learning Catalogue.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Certificate Eligibility:<\/strong> This workshop is eligible for the Sherman Centre’s certificate program. For more information, visit scds.ca\/certificate-program<\/a>. It is also eligible for the Canadian Certificate for Digital Humanities. To learn more, visit ccdhhn.ca<\/a> or contact scds@mcmaster.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Instructors<\/strong>: Danica Evering and Isaac Pratt<\/p>\n\n\n

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