Googling for Data: Strategies and Resources

Do you need to find statistics to support an argument? Or a dataset to analyze as part of a research project? Finding datasets from authoritative sources can be challenging. This introductory workshop will point you to the best places to start looking for data to streamline the discovery process. How to cite datasets will also be addressed.

Topics NOT addressed in this session: cleaning data, analysis methods or software.

This workshop is presented by Becca Greenstein, STEM Librarian. A Northwestern Zoom account is required to access this session.

Northwestern University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all events and programs. Accommodations such as sign language interpreters and accessible presentation materials in alternate formats are provided upon request. Please contact Anne Sticksel at amsticksel@northwestern.edu or 847-491-2922 by Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Every reasonable effort will be made to implement accommodations in an effective and timely manner.