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UBC Data Bites: Creating README Files for Research Data (online) Online
Non-UBC attendees welcome!
This hands-on workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, introduces the importance of README files in documenting research data for long-term access and reuse. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session provides practical guidance for creating clear, consistent, and useful data documentation.
Participants will learn how to:
- Identify the key components of an effective README file, including dataset description, file structure, and usage instructions
- Apply best practices to improve data transparency, usability, and alignment with FAIR principles
- Use templates and open tools to create and maintain README files throughout the research lifecycle
Location: Online
Visit the UBC Library event page for more information and to register.
A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.
Related LibGuide: Research Data Management (RDM) by Melissa Cuthill
- Date:
- Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Time:
- 11:30am - 12:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3919628
- Audience:
- Researchers
- Categories:
- External Event RDM Research