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Data Journeys: Tears, Tabs and Terrible File Names—A Survivor's Guide to Organizing Your Data Online
Ever opened a folder and felt like you were staring into an unknown abyss? This workshop is for anyone who’s battled chaotic data (any type!), cryptic file names and the haunting presence of “final_final_v3.docx.” We’ll walk through practical strategies for naming, storing and structuring your data so you can find what you need—without crying. Whether you're working solo or collaborating across teams, this session will help you build habits that reduce confusion and increase efficiency.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Identify common pitfalls in data organization and how to avoid them
• Understand best practices for file naming, folder structures and version control
• Have the skills to develop a personalized system for managing their own data
Say goodbye to data dumpster fires and hello to digital tranquility —your future self will thank you!
This is an online event, please register to receive the event link. This workshop will be recorded, and the recording and workshops will be available online and sent to all registrants after the workshop. If you have accommodation requests or questions, reach out to libevents@uwaterloo.ca with your needs.
Please note: This is the first of a four-part workshop series related to data and research data management. You do not need to attend all four; please register for each workshop separately.
Related LibGuide: Research Data Management
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Alumni Community Members Faculty / Instructors Graduate Students Library supporters Researchers Undergraduate Students Waterloo staff
- Categories:
- Workshop
Instructor
Anneliese Eber is the research data management librarian at the University of Waterloo and has 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 to create data management systems that work for their unique situation, Anneliese provides tailored resources, workshops and consultations to foster a culture of responsible data stewardship and research data management.
Event Support
Amy Lim is the research programs and services coordinator at the University of Waterloo Libraries. She helps coordinate workshops alongside our librarians. If you have questions about this event, please contact her at libevents@uwaterloo.ca.
Facilitator(s)
Instructor
Research Data Management Librarian
Event Coordinator
Research Programs and Services Coordinator