After data collection and before data analysis lies the all-important step of data cleaning. This is an integral, yet time-consuming part of any data-focused research project, and it is often… Keep reading
Digital Commons
How to Train Research Assistants to Clean Data March 2
Join us Feb. 21 for Digital Project Management Workshop
With all of the data and collaboration involved in research, knowing how to effectively and efficiently manage your projects is essential. The Digital Commons and the Data Science Institute are… Keep reading
Building Your Professional Network with LinkedIn and Twitter February 17
Come learn some professional development skills at a Digital Commons’ sponsored workshop on Thursday, February 17, 2–3 p.m. Open to Vanderbilt faculty, staff, grad students, and postdocs, the workshop will… Keep reading
Digital Scholarship & Communications Workshops
Our friends at the Vanderbilt Libraries’ Digital Scholarship & Communication Office have announced their spring workshop line-up! They’re hosting workshops on GIS, GitHub, Python, text mining, R, and more! See… Keep reading
Introduction to Research Data Management at Vanderbilt
In November 2021, the Digital Commons hosted a panel titled “Introduction to Research Data Management at Vanderbilt.” The session was recorded and highlights have been made available on the Digital… Keep reading
Using Outlook and Calendly for Calendar and Appointment Management
In October 2021, the Digital Commons hosted an online workshop titled “Calendar Like a Pro” as part of our Professional Productivity series. The session was recorded and highlights have been made… Keep reading
Using Websites and Social Media to Enhance Your Professional Digital Presence
In September 2021, staff from the Vanderbilt Communications and Marketing team led an online workshop for the Digital Commons titled “Web & Social Media” as part of our Digital Presence… Keep reading
Email Management Strategies for Professional Productivity
In October 2021, the Digital Commons presented an online workshop titled “The Care of Feeding of Email” as part of its Professional Productivity series. The session was recorded and highlights… Keep reading
Understanding and Enhancing Your Research Impact Metrics
In September 2021, staff from the Digital Scholarship and Communications team at the Vanderbilt Libraries led an online workshop for the Digital Commons titled “Understanding and Enhancing Your Research Impact”… Keep reading
Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Wikipedia through Student Assignments
Brooke Ackerly and Kristin Michelitch, both political science professors here at Vanderbilt University, are editing a forthcoming special issue of the journal PS: Political Science and Politics focused on Wikipedia, the systematic… Keep reading