1-4 hour workshop

Researchers and librarians often deal with “messy” data. This could include inconsistent interview transcripts, poorly formatted longitudinal datasets, or standardizing names for an authority file. Preparing this data for analysis is a critical step that requires the same level of rigor and reproducibility as the analysis itself. This workshop introduces OpenRefine, a powerful, free, and […]

This introductory workshop explores how cloud computing can support research projects. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of cloud computing and be given the tools for determining  when cloud computing is the right choice over high-performance computing (HPC). The workshop will provide an overview of the cloud services offered by the Digital Research Alliance […]

Simple Sabotage was a document written by the US Office of Strategic Services in 1944 to train everyday citizens to thwart the forces of fascism (a resource garnering renewed attention in this particular political moment). This quick fix workshop is a tongue-in-cheek update to train citizen-saboteurs to thwart the predetermined inevitability of corporate AI from […]

The ability to create effective visualizations of your research impact is a valuable skill when competing for grants, awards, and attention in a crowded research landscape. This hands-on workshop introduces participants to a range of tools and techniques for creating clear, compelling graphics that communicate research impact from multiple perspectives, including citation metrics, collaboration networks, […]

This workshop will introduce the use of the Ollama application to extract text and structured data from images and sound recordings. It will cover installation and operation of Ollama, and will provide worked examples which can be explored in real time. Ollama provides a chat interface for familiar chat interactions, and also a network API […]

Are you applying for research ethics? Are you unsure what your responsibilities are for managing it or trying to figure out what a good way to manage it is? In this workshop, we will discuss the foundations of working with data from human participants. In our modern research environment it is essential to properly protect […]

This session will introduce participants to OpenRefine, a powerful, free and open source tool to work with large datasets. We will quickly work through how to use OpenRefine to effectively clean and format tabular data while automatically tracking any changes. This session is suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of OpenRefine. There are no […]

Want to turn your data into clear, compelling visuals? In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to use Power BI, a powerful tool for building interactive dashboards and charts. Power BI is freely available to McMaster users, making it a great option for coursework, research, and projects. No previous experience with Power BI is […]

nterested in learning how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to explore, visualize, and communicate spatial information? GIS combines geographic data with analytical tools to help researchers identify patterns, answer spatial questions, and create compelling maps. Through hands-on exercises in ArcGIS Pro, participants will gain practical experience working with geographic data and applying core […]

Want to learn how to work with rich Canadian survey data? The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) from Statistics Canada offers detailed microdata from national sample surveys—perfect for uncovering meaningful insights. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to access, manage, and analyze PUMF datasets. Through practical exercises, you’ll explore statistical techniques and develop skills […]

Formation réservée pour les personnes étudiantes aux cycles supérieurs. NVivo est un logiciel en soutien à l’analyse qualitative. Il facilite l’organisation et l’analyse de données non structurées.   Cette initiation présentera les fonctionnalités de base du logiciel :   Les informations de connexion (lien Zoom) seront envoyées par courriel à votre adresse UQAM.  Informations importantes :   Guides liés: NVivo par […]

If you want to use Large Language Models for research you will want to test different combinations of evidence, prompts, and models. Chainforge is a free in-browser visual programming environment that lets you lay out flows that try variations of evidence, prompts, and models. In this workshop we will show you how to use Chainforge […]