Video 2: Research Data Organization
Master the three essential pillars of smart Research Data Management: data formats, file naming conventions, and file and folder organization [00:06]! This video is a practical guide to keep your data clean, structured, and future-proof, whether you're working solo or collaborating with a team [00:16].

➡️ Video Chapters (For Navigation)
0:00 Introduction: The Three Pillars of Data Management
0:29 Selecting the Right File Formats (Open vs. Proprietary)
1:06 Why Consistent File Naming is Essential
1:31 File Naming: Common Mistakes to Avoid
1:47 Practical Guidelines for Consistent File Naming
2:05 Importance of Logical File and Folder Structure
2:28 Best Practices for Folder Organization (e.g., Readme Files)

➡️ Resources Links
File Naming Conventions https://datamanagement.hms.harvard.ed...

Best practices in folder structure + File naming and organization of data https://www.uottawa.ca/library/resear...

➡️ Continue the Learning Journey:
(Video 3): Metadata & Documentation: • 3. Metadata and Documentation

Learn what metadata is and how to write effective documentation using README files and data dictionaries.

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