---
title: "Pre-Book Dash Onboarding Sessions"
source: The Turing Way
source_url: https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way
licence: CC-BY-4.0
domain: data-and-analysis
subdomain: turing-way
date_added: 2026-04-25
---

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# Pre-Book Dash Onboarding Sessions

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# Book Dash, DD Month YYYY - Pre-Book Dash Onboarding Sessions

###### tags: `bookdash YYYY` `month` `event`

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:::info
- **Date:** (DD Month YYYY)
    - ==Call 1: 9:00 - 10:00 London time ([in your time zone](https://arewemeetingyet.com/London/YYYY-MM-DD/09:00))==
    - ==Call 2: 17:00 - 18:00 London time ([in your time zone](https://arewemeetingyet.com/London/YYYY-MM-DD/17:00))==
- **Hosts:** (Add names)
- **Join Zoom Meeting:** (add links)
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**Table of content**

[TOC]

:sunflower: Welcome!  
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This call is scheduled for the invited participants of the next Book Dash event hosted by The Turing Way taking place from 17 to 21 May 2021 online.

Please note that everyone who participates in _The Turing Way_ project is expected to abide by our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).

Please see more details on [the project](https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way), [Book Dash](https://book.the-turing-way.org/community-handbook/bookdash.html) and logistics details (shared by email before the event) for the upcoming book dash below the notes.

### Agenda

- Introductions (get to know each other): 10 minutes
- About the Book Dash ([logistics, accessibility support, socials](https://hackmd.io/\@turingway/bookdash-may2021-index)): 10 minutes
- [SMART goal setting exercise](https://www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/how-to-write-smart-goals) in breakout (or quiet writing): 15 minutes
- A Scriberia artist will be there!! - would you like to get some illustration? (you should [check this out(https://zenodo.org/record/3332808))
- Report out and general discussion: 30 minutes
- Wrap up and final words: 5 minutes

:wave: Introductions and check-ins
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### Call 1: Sign up below

*Name (optional: pronouns) - "icebreaker: your favorite collaborative project (beside the _Turing Way_ :sweat_smile:)"* 
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### Call 2: Sign up below

*Name (optional: pronouns) - "icebreaker: your favorite collaborative project (beside the _Turing Way_ :sweat_smile:)"* 
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:information_source: About _The Turing Way_ and the Book Dash
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* Detailed [Presentation](https://zenodo.org/record/3615259) about the project ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlycvMU45ek)) <--- update this
* See the index HackMd: https://hackmd.io/\@turingway/bookdash-may2021-index <--- update this
* GitHub: https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way
    * [Introductory materials](https://hackmd.io/\@turingway/bookdash-may2021-index#GitHub-Resources) <--- update this

:dart: Goal setting exercise: Breakout
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We would like to help create some plans and topics they you would like to explore for your contributions in _The Turing Way_. 
- Please note that this goal setting can relate to the suggestions made the reviewers based on your application (see your acceptance email). 
- We will be delighted to work with you to make sure that you are excited about your contribution to the Book Dash event. 
- These topics can be something that is either missing in the existing chapters or need to be updated in the project.
- You personal motivation could also be to collaborate with others at the event to work on and support what they are working on
- We also recognise - and celebrate the fact - that plans may change once you meet the other participants!


Setting our personal goals will help us prepare better for your participation:
- **S**pecific: They precisely spell out what you want to accomplish and usually answer the 5 Ws (Who? What? Where? When? Why?)
- **M**easurable: They provide a specific indicator of success.
- **A**ttainable: They are realistic.
- **R**elevant: They are important and practical.
- **T**ime-bound: They specify a deadline for when the goal will be met.

*We are using [this template](https://freespiritpublishingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/setting-smart-goals.pdf) by Danielle R. Schultz (2015).*


> [name=Name]
> **S**pecific: What do I want to accomplish?:
> **M**easurable: How will I measure my success?:
> **A**ttainable: Can I realistically achieve this goal? What steps will I take?
    > step 1:
    > step 2:
    > step 3:
> **R**elevant: Does this goal meet a specific need?: 
> **T**ime-bound: What is my target deadline? (potentially between 9 and 13 Nov): 
> Goal statement:

> [name=Name]
> **S**pecific: What do I want to accomplish?:
> **M**easurable: How will I measure my success?:
> **A**ttainable: Can I realistically achieve this goal? What steps will I take?
    > step 1:
    > step 2:
    > step 3:
> **R**elevant: Does this goal meet a specific need?: 
> **T**ime-bound: What is my target deadline? (potentially between 9 and 13 Nov): 
> Goal statement:
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## Open questions: (feel free to write them below):
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##  Closing:

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### Wondering where to start?

Here are a few suggestions for a good first contributions:

- Review an existing chapter by suggesting a few changes in [the book](https://book.the-turing-way.org) and/or [repository](https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way).
- Flag the unclear or duplicated information in the book by opening an [issue on the GitHub](https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/issues).
- Fix an [old issue](https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/issues) or comment on the the [pull requests](https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/pulls).
- Write your personal experience of reproducible research in this [google form](https://goo.gl/forms/akFqZEIy2kxAjfZW2).
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