Get your research project organized

Learning targets
  • You will be able to create a sensible folder structure for your research projects.

  • You will be able to use good names for files, folders, functions, …

  • You will have a good understanding of documentation requirements for your research project.

Tasks

Read this chapter and watch this week’s videos. Afterwards go through the following assignments:

  • Create a folder structure template that would work for most of your projects. If possible, discuss it with your team.
  • For your current project, implement the organization and documentation practices that you learned about. Write down questions that come up in the process.

Discuss your progress with your accountability buddy.