Data Carpentry

 

Data Carpentry develops and teaches workshops on the fundamental data skills needed to conduct research. Its target audience is researchers who have little to no prior computational experience, and its lessons are domain specific, building on learners' existing knowledge to enable them to quickly apply skills learned to their own research. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems.

Data Carpentry

 

Data Carpentry develops and teaches workshops on the fundamental data skills needed to conduct research. Its target audience is researchers who have little to no prior computational experience, and its lessons are domain specific, building on learners' existing knowledge to enable them to quickly apply skills learned to their own research. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems.

Tools and Methods for Personal Knowledge Management (Online)

“More successful students are usually very adept at managing their own personal knowledge” (Garner, 2010). But what is personal knowledge management (PKM) and what are its components? In this workshop we will review some PKM principles, review various information management tools freely available to Tufts students and share practical techniques you can apply to become a more efficient and effective knowledge worker.  

Introduction to Bloomberg Workshop

Want to learn more about using Bloomberg, a financial services resource with real time business data?  This session will review finding equity and industry data on Bloomberg and how this resource complements other databases Fletcher has for financial information.  It will also cover locating bonds, indices, currencies, where to find deal and VC/PE investment related information, ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) information, how to access it and answer any other questions you might have about Bloomberg.

Introduction to Bloomberg Workshop (Online)

Want to learn more about using Bloomberg, a financial services resource with real time business data?  This session will review finding equity and industry data on Bloomberg and how this resource complements other databases Fletcher has for financial information.  It will also cover locating bonds, indices, currencies, where to find deal and VC/PE investment related information, ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) information, how to access it and answer any other questions you might have about Bloomberg.

Global Competitive and Risk Analysis Insights

This session will include a review of statistical data features in Euromonitor Passport, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), IHS Connect, PRS CountryData.com, World Development Indicators as well as other resources available from Ginn Library’s website.  Types of data reviewed for countries and worldwide include: socio-economic and political risk indicators, forecasts, digital and traditional socio-economic indicators, sector and demographic statistics, company/brand market share, etc.