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Tidy Data - data organisation in spreadsheets In-Person

Good data organisation is the foundation of your research project. We all store data in spreadsheets or use spreadsheets for data entry from time to time.  However, there are drawbacks to using spreadsheets and it is important that when using for data entry that we are aware of the pitfalls and implement data quality measures where we can. During this lesson we will look at: 

  • Good data entry practices - formatting data tables in spreadsheets 

  • How to avoid common formatting mistakes 

  • Dates as data - beware! 

  • Basic quality control and data manipulation in spreadsheets 

  • Safely exporting data from spreadsheets

Related LibGuide: Research Data Services by UCC Library

Date:
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time:
10:00 - 12:00
Time Zone:
UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Location:
Research Skills Teaching Room
Audience:
  Library Staff     Postgraduates     UCC Staff  
Categories:
  Training  

Registration is required. There are 3 seats available.