Text analysis refers to the process of extracting information from text using a blend of statistical, computational, and linguistic techniques, and can be useful for qualitative research.

In this hands-on workshop we will explore the basics of text analysis using R, free-open source software for statistical computing and graphics.  Participants may bring content of their own, but we also will provide sample files to explore.

There are no prerequisites, though a general familiarity with R is useful and encouraged. Note that this session is designed for beginners with little to no experience performing text/qualitative analysis. This workshop is exploratory and introductory in nature.

Session 1 (on-site): 1:30-3:00 p.m. April 21, room 302 Paterno Library.
Session 2 (remote): 10:00-11:30 a.m. April 26, https://meeting.psu.edu/ul-dlc

Register via the Learning Resource Network, http://lrn.psu.edu/.