Learn Basic Text Analysis with Constellate

Session Description

Text analysis is a quickly growing field focused on analyzing texts (potentially thousands or millions of texts) using code. This workshop will introduce you to Constellate, a text analysis tool that you have access to as a member of U of T. For those new to text analysis, Constellate offers a gentle introduction to using Python in a no-fuss browser-based tool. For more advanced users, Constellate’s customizable scripts and detailed documentation provide scaffolding for your research.

For more information about Constellate, including access instructions, see our guide to Constellate.

Map & Data Library workshops, such as this one, are a welcoming and inclusive environment for learning. To learn more, check out our Code of Conduct.

Location: Robarts Library, 5th Floor, Room 5-053 (directly across from the elevator). Map & Data Library Computer Lab

Prerequisites:

• None – no math or prior coding experience needed, no installation needed

Optional:

• Some very basic Python experience will make things easier but is not required. If you took our Friendly Introduction to Python for Absolute Beginners: Part 1, you know more than you need.