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 […]
Date: November 24th 2026 Plain text formats have received increasing attention fromscholars in recent years and have been described as among the best ways to store knowledge persistently. This workshop will introduce you to the benefits of using plain text files and simple markup formats to create flexible, robust, and future-proof workflows for digital scholarship, […]
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 […]
Workshop: Introduction to Manual Data De-identification This practical workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, is the second session in a four‑part series on de-identifying and preparing sensitive data for responsible research use and sharing. Building on the concepts introduced in the first session, this hands‑on workshop focuses on applied manual techniques for de-identifying […]
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 […]
Reproducible research means setting things up so that after a late-night moonlight and caffeine powered deep work breakthrough you can wake up the next morning and know what you did and explain it to your supervisor. It also means that research results can be verified independently, and researchers can more easily share and use methods […]
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 […]
Learn the fundamentals of Structured Query Language (SQL) through a hands-on introduction using SQLite Online, a free, browser-based environment that requires no software installation. This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce participants to the basic concepts of relational databases and provide practical experience writing and running SQL queries. Participants will learn how to retrieve, filter, sort, and […]
Want to explore how people, ideas, or objects are connected? In this virtual workshop, you will learn how to use Gephi, a free and open-source tool designed for network visualization and analysis. We will focus on how graph data can help express relationships between entities, perfect for exploring everything from social networks to historical connections. […]