Date: Wednesday February 12, 2025
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: ONLINE - Via Zoom
Facilitator: Michael Beazely (School of Pharmacy); Shanna MacDonald (Communication Arts); Anneliese Eber (Research Data Management Librarian); Heather Dekker (Office of Research Ethics)
Moderator: Antonio Munoz Gomez (Cataloguing and Metadata Librarian)
More Information:
nline forums are rich sources of public data, offering insights into diverse topics and communities. However, this data often comes with anonymity, raising unique challenges and ethical concerns. This panel discussion will explore the complexities of using forum data for research and analysis: What are the benefits of studying anonymous versus non-anonymous online discussions? How do we address issues of privacy, representation and authenticity? Panelists will discuss case studies, policies and best practices for leveraging these digital conversations.
This online panel will combine lightning talks from panelists, prepared questions, and an open Q&A. The Zoom platform allows for live close captioning.
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Identify various aspects of conducting research with data posted in online forums, including technical, data management and ethical aspects.
- Learn about how different units on university campuses might approach working with this kind of data and how they can work together to navigate challenges.