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Love Data Week: Voices Behind the Screen, Navigating Data Collected from Online Forums Online
Online forums are rich sources of public data, offering insights into diverse topics and communities. However, this data often comes with anonymity, raising unique challenges and ethical concerns. This panel discussion will explore the complexities of using forum data for research and analysis: What are the benefits of studying anonymous versus non-anonymous online discussions? How do we address issues of privacy, representation and authenticity? Panelists will discuss case studies, policies and best practices for leveraging these digital conversations.
This online panel will combine lightning talks from panelists, prepared questions, and an open Q&A. The Zoom platform allows for live close captioning.
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Identify various aspects of conducting research with data posted in online forums, including technical, data management and ethical aspects.
- Learn about how different units on university campuses might approach working with this kind of data and how they can work together to navigate challenges.
- Please register to receive the online event link and help us understand specific disciplinary considerations. The session will be recorded and made available to registrants after the event.
If you have accommodation requests or questions, reach out to Anneliese Eber (aeber@uwaterloo.ca) or Antonio Muñoz Gómez (ra2munoz@uwaterloo.ca) with your needs.
Related LibGuide: Love Data Week Workshop Series
- Date:
- Monday, June 23, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Faculty / Instructors Graduate Students Researchers Undergraduate Students
- Categories:
- Panel Discussion
Anneliese Eber is the research data management librarian at the University of Waterloo with extensive experience in supporting researchers throughout the data lifecycle. With a background in anthropology and archaeology, Anneliese understands the challenges and nuances of data handling, storage and sharing. She specializes in guiding scholars on best practices for data organization, ethical management and compliance with funder mandates. Passionate about empowering researchers, Anneliese provides tailored resources, workshops and consultations to foster a culture of responsible data stewardship and research data management.
Jackie Stapleton is the health science librarian at the University of Waterloo with extensive experience in supporting health science researchers. Jackie specializes in knowledge synthesis methodologies through conducting systematic reviews and scoping reviews. Passionate about empowering researchers, Jackie provides tailored resources, workshops and consultations to assist students, faculty, and researchers with health information management.
Amy Lim is the research programs and services coordinator at the University of Waterloo. Responsible for synthesizing information about library-led, specialized research workshops and stakeholder programming focused on research training, collaboration and supports. She also facilitates processes for workshop/program coordination, communication, promotion, and registration for audiences within and beyond the University of Waterloo. Please contact her at libevents@uwaterloo.ca.
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