This talk originates in discussions with Clare H. Crowston in the context of a “Social Science History” meeting on “Data,” which then became part of my long, ongoing conversation on methods with Claire Zalc. The phrase “dirty data” was then taken up by colleagues who launched a call for papers for a special issue of French History. It will be published in 2026 and I will mention some of its contents in my talk, along with research by Claire Zalc, some of my own, and other texts that made us think about sources, methods, and “data” in history.
„Claire Lemercier: In Defence of Dirty Data. Standardization, Source Criticism, and Digital/Quantitative History“ weiterlesenSarah Lang: Tackling Data Gaps through Digital Humanities Practice
This talk explores how documentation and auditing can serve as powerful tools for positive change by making our research and datasets more transparent. Detailed documentation not only facilitates the effective and responsible reuse of datasets and algorithms but also promotes more inclusive scholarship and ethical research outcomes. Openness, access, and accessibility encompass both technical and ethical dimensions. These principles aim to democratize inclusive access to knowledge and advocate for community engagement to address pressing societal challenges and more specifically, challenges of the field, such as combating the epistemicide of non-Western ways of knowing, decolonizing digital humanities, and addressing (gender) data gaps.
„Sarah Lang: Tackling Data Gaps through Digital Humanities Practice“ weiterlesen