What You’ll Learn:

Open Science & Scholarhip: Learn how to engage with Open Science to make scholarship more equitable, accessible, and inclusive.

Practical Data Skills: Gain practical data skills through short, interactive lessons.

One topic will be explored per session. Topics include:

• Data Deposits: Discover where to deposit your research data for long-term access and preservation.
  • UVic Librarian, Monique Grenier, will also lead the instruction on this topic during the Jan. 20th workshop.
• Organizing Files and Folders – Learn best practices for naming files and structuring folders to keep your computer tidy and easy to navigate.
• Creating ReadMe Files: Create ReadMe files to document your data and research processes.
• Research Data Management Best Practices: Learn strategies for managing your research data.
• Finding Open Data: Explore methods for locating and utilizing open datasets.

Why Attend?

• Enhance Your Research: Gain knowledge and skills to make your research more open, clear, and impactful.
• Hands-On Learning: Take part in practical exercises that help you apply new skills right away.
• Network with Peers: Meet others who are also interested in improving their research with Open Science and data skills.