Data Management Classes

This class and discussion by Galter Library on conducting a data inventory provides tips on how to organize unruly project data.

Join Galter Library for a 90-minute crash course in data-cleaning basics with Excel, including filtering, creating histograms, data validation and custom lists.

Join Galter Library for a 45-minute discussion on best practices for file organization, including file naming, folder organization and using keywords and tags.

An introduction to research data management, including retention requirements, management plan requirements, documentation, metadata and sharing research data.

Take Galter Library's introductory class in OpenRefine, a free, open-source tool for cleaning data in spreadsheets.

Take this Galter Library class to learn how to generate a Data Management and Sharing Plan in compliance with NIH policy.

This one-hour class at Northwestern's Galter Library will provide basic advice and tips for effectively setting up and starting your Excel-based data projects.

Take this Galter Library class to learn general best practices for establishing a folder organization strategy with recommendations for scientific studies.

Take this Galter Library workshop at Northwestern for an introduction to databases and the Structured Query Language (SQL) for clinical researchers.

This Galter Library class covers the characteristics of FAIR data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) and how to make your data FAIR.

Do you have specific questions about the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy? Sign up for Northwestern University Galter Library's virtual "office hours."

This Galter Library class covers best practices for creating visualizations and illustrations that effectively communicate research ideas and data stories.