Structured Documentation for Violence Data Datasets

• Day: 2023-09-25
• Time: 16:50 to 17:15
• Project: Dev
• Workspace: WP 2: Operational
• Status: In Progress
• Priority: MEDIUM
• Assignee: Matías Nehuen Iglesias
• Tags: Data_Management, Documentation, Violence, Africa, Markdown

Description

Session Goal

The goal of this session was to establish a consistent and structured approach to documenting datasets related to violence in Africa, using Markdown templates for clarity and uniformity.

Key Activities

• Adapted naming patterns for files in the ‘matches’ directory to ensure consistency and ease of access.
• Defined data paths for various data families, including violence and DHS, detailing directory locations and file formats.
• Structured CSV outputs for data files related to violence in Africa, ensuring clarity in file paths and variable descriptions.
• Developed a Markdown template for documenting datasets, focusing on directory paths, formats, variants, and placeholders for descriptions.

Achievements

• Successfully outlined a new naming pattern for the ‘matches’ directory.
• Established clear data paths and CSV output structures for violence-related data.
• Created a comprehensive Markdown template for dataset documentation, enhancing the clarity and accessibility of data related to violence in Africa.

Pending Tasks

• Review and finalize the Markdown documentation to ensure all datasets are accurately represented and described.

Evidence

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