Data Bites - File Naming Best Practices for Research Data
Workshop: File Naming Best Practices for Research Data
This practical workshop, delivered by the delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, introduces strategies for consistent and meaningful file naming to support better research organization, collaboration, and long-term data reuse. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, this session helps participants avoid common pitfalls and adopt best practices in their research workflows.
Participants will learn how to:
- Apply clear and consistent file naming conventions
- Incorporate elements like version control, dates, and identifiers for easy file tracking and retrieval
- Avoid problematic file names that can cause compatibility issues across platforms and systems
Location: ONLINE
(A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
- Date:
- Monday, May 12, 2025
- Time:
- 12:30pm - 1:00pm
- Categories:
- Data Digital Scholarship Research Commons Research Data Management
- Presenter(s):
- Eugene Barsky, Vanessa Choy
Registration has closed.