Knowledge clip: Keeping research data organized |
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Keeping files organized during your research is a key aspect of data management. In this knowledge clip we have a look at the different aspects of file organization (file naming, folder structure and version control), and provide tips and best practices.
Music: Capable by Ketsa (CC BY NC ND), available at freemusicarchive.org Content adapted from the File organization package from MIT Libraries (https://libraries.mit.edu/data-management/store/organize/) 0:00 Keeping data organized: Why file organization? 0:22 What does file organization involve? 0:39 Develop a file naming convention 1:49 File naming: best practices 2:27 Folder structure 2:56 Folder structure: best practices 3:33 Version control 3:53 Version control strategies 4:54 File organization: final tips |