Post on 14-Apr-2017
Sustainable Workshop Series: Data and Visualization Workshops
Joel HerndonHead, Data and Visualization ServicesDuke Libraries
library.duke.edu/data
Data Management/Storage
• Data management plans• Responsible Conduct of
Research (RCR)
Data Cleaning/Analytics
• Data Cleaning• Open Refine• R• Stata• Text Analysis
Digital Mapping
• ArcGIS • ArcGIS Online• Historical Mapping• WebGIS
Data Visualization
• Academic Posters• Charts and Graphs• Network Analysis• Tableau
The Role of Data Workshops
• Instruction• Marketing• Advocacy
Workshop Trends
From the desktop…
… to the cloud!
From data workshops as a supplement…
… to data 101 for all
Data 101 image source: http://bit.ly/1CUQNZL
From software focused…
to process focused
Designing Figures and Posters
Using Gephi for Network Analysis
Do’s and Don’ts for Charts and Graphs
Workshop Considerations
• Timing• Content• Assessment
Considerations: Timing
• “There’s no good time for a workshop”
• Length (and flow)• Multi-session workshops?
Considerations: Content
• Supplementing courses?• Showcasing new tools/methods?• Exploring existing projects?
Considerations: Assessment
• What is success? – Turnout?– Skills acquired?– Projects completed?
• Evaluating content• Do you offer credentials? credit?
Thank you !
Questions?joel.herndon@duke.eduHead, Data and Visualization Services