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Introduction
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Data information is central to any technology-based project. It is the building block and the information itself that you share and use to exchange language.
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If you are unsure about any wording or terms, please consult these resources that describe many words relating to language and technology that would be considered 'jargon' or specialized vocabulary:
Glossary of Digitization Terms (Located on the sister DiGI Knowledge Base)
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Recording Practices
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Recording audio is an interactive and often fun task involved with FirstVoices projects and other language initiatives.
Some ways to include data maintenance in your recording practices are:
Stating the time, date, place, environment, people with you, and session number at the start of your recording
This information is a type of metadata and will be helpful for you when reviewing the audio later.
Assessing your devices and the recording standards you are using
The type of device you are using to record will influence how detailed your recordings will be, which relates to how much data you collect.
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Related resources to this topic can be found here:
Audacity: Standards and Settings (Located on the sister DiGI Knowledge Base)
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Labelling
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Labelling might not seem like a big deal. However, once you start recording lots of audio and need to store and find individual recordings out of thousands, labelling is helpful in your workflow.
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Related resources to this topic can be found here:
Module 6: What is Metadata?(Located on the sister DiGi Knowledge Base)
Create Finding Aids (Located on the sister DiGi Knowledge Base)
Archival Organization(Located on the sister DiGi Knowledge Base)
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Checksums
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Checksums are another aspect of data that is often used in archiving. They are also helpful to employ and adopt into your FirstVoices project. To use checksums, you will need to download and install additional software, and we recommend BWF MetaEdit.
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Related resources to this topic can be found here:
Module 5: Installing Audacity and MetaEdit (Located on the sister DiGi Knowledge Base)
BWF MetaEdit: Inputting Metadata (Located on the sister DiGi Knowledge Base)
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Backups & Storage
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Backups are copies of your data that are stored in multiple settings or locations to be used in a pinch and in case of data loss.
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Some programs that will expediate and help you make backups quickly on your computer include:
A backup is also only useful if it has copies of itself and if its storage space is protected.
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Related resources to this topic can be found here:
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Check Before You Tech
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Another resource you can use to evaluate and consider your options before beginning your language technology project is the Check Before You Tech document from the First Peoples’ Cultural Council.
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Read more here: Check Before You Tech
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Data Maintenance Checklist
The following checklist will also help you organize and maintain your data for your FirstVoices or language technology project.
Download the PDF here:
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