Intro to R and RStudio Workshop Part 1
R is an open source software environment for data manipulation and statistical analysis. Used in a variety of disciplines, R has become a popular tool because of its power, flexibility
Broadband Analytics Workshop
The Regional and Rural Broadband (R2B2) Project hosts guests from Measurement Lab (M-Lab) which provides the largest collection of open Internet performance data on the planet. The workshop also considers new and existing tools for broadband infrastructure mapping, data visualization and analysis. Interested attendees are asked to contact Prof. Helen Hambly (hhambly@uoguelph.ca) or the R2B2
Women, Work and Wellness: Listening to Your Body
This is the second of a three-part series that will explore the impact of our self-care habits on our day-to-day wellness. The overall goal for the series is to create a warm and engaging space for women to connect with one another to discuss their relationship with their body and their self-care habits. Sessions will
Data Analysis: SPSS Part 2 Workshop
SPSS is a statistical software package, used in various disciplines. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. The basics of statistical analysis and interpretation using SPSS will be covered, in addition to topics like data entry, manipulation and interpretation. This is an
Data Analysis: SPSS Part 1 Workshop
SPSS is a statistical software package, used in various disciplines. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. The basics of statistical analysis and interpretation using SPSS will be covered, in addition to topics like data entry, manipulation and interpretation. This is an
Data Visualization: Gephi Workshop
Network data is all around us, but it takes a keen eye to see the hidden structure and patterns in the data. By visualizing network data we can expose this hidden information and study it. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn to use Gephi to create visualizations and learn more about the structure of the
Data Visualization: Excel Workshop
Excel is a popular tool that provides many powerful features that can assist you in managing your data and help to better understand small and large datasets. While not as robust as other data visualization tools, it can be used for visualizing your data through its charting features. Come learn how to create charts using
Data Visualization: GIS Workshop
ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) - a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a location for (e.g., addresses, latitude/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS is available on all the library computers, and by download to
Getting Data: Open Data Workshop
Interested in learning more about Open Data? In this interactive course you will discover, use and describe the benefits of open data. You will learn how you can use Open Data in your research. This workshop is for anyone that has little to some knowledge about open data. At the end of the workshop, you
Creating Data with Surveys Workshop
Many researchers, administrators and service providers use surveys to collect data. With the tools available to us, it is easy to create and distribute a survey. However, there are a number of important issues to consider when creating a survey. In this session we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals
Intro to Research Data Management Workshop
Every researcher begins projects by formulating a research question and devising a methodology in which to undertake the project. What if you began your project with a plan detailing the actual mechanics of what needs to be considered during every step of the project: from data collection during the initial stages through to data preservation
Writing Tune-Up: Grammar Workshop – Day 2
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral students, visiting scholars/researchers, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph, as well as Guelph community members. Although you can attend either day, it is recommended that you start with Day 1, visit the Day 1 description to register for that
Writing Tune-Up
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral students, visiting scholars and researchers, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph, as well as
GTC – Grading and Assessment in CourseLink Workshop
The Graduate Teaching Community (GTC) is hosting a Grading and Assessment in CourseLink Workshop March 7. This workshop is directed at teaching assistants who want to learn more about inputting grades and feedback, creating a grade book or performing student assessments in CourseLink using Dropbox, discussions and quizzes. Register online. McLaughlin Library, Room 262
Black History Month: Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon
Learn how to edit and write Wikipedia articles, and find starting places to jump in and make Wikipedia a more inclusive, diverse space on the web. This month's session is
If… Speaker Series: Smack it in the Air – How Female Hip-Hop Artists are Taking Back the Booty
As part of the IF...(Interdisciplinary Feminisms) speaker series, Alyssa Woods explores the recent trend of female artists who have appropriated and re-imagined the “booty video.” Employing strategies of parody and
Fair Dealing at Copyright’s Crossroads
A talk by Carys Craig, associate dean, Research & Institutional Relations and associate professor, Osgoode Hall Law School. This talk will look at the evolution of the fair dealing law
IF…Speaker Series: Emoji Spells – Online Rituals for the Digital Age
The Interdisciplinary Feminisms (IF..) series presents Emoji Spells: Online Rituals for the Digital Age, a brown bag lunch event kicked off by Meg Wilson, School of English and Theatre Studies. Bring
Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis – R
R is an open-source software environment for data manipulation and statistical analysis. Used in a variety of disciplines, R has become a popular tool because of its power, flexibility and
If… Speaker Series: #MeToo, Motivated Ignorance and the Epistemic Value of Storytelling
As part of the Interdisciplinary Feminisms (IF..) series, Karyn Freedman explores the epistemic value of #MeToo testimonials for the teller, when believed; for the marginalized hearer, when experiences like hers are represented by others; and for society at large, when dominant narratives are disrupted. Register online.