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Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, Research Ethics, Applying for research ethics, including review and clearance, is conducted through various committees, and applicants are provided with comprehensive support and guidance. System and Tools The application process is done through the NWU Research Support office . Training material Guidelines and procedures Training and workshops Intellectual…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-training
ROSS - Guides and Events
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Research Training Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), Guides, Events and Training, Select a Research Guide from our list: Other Guides A-Rules (General Academic Rules) NWU Language Directorate: style guide Manual for Higher Degree Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template Open Science Booklet Referella: Referencing Guides Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate support guide Postgraduate Support…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-locations
Research Commons
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Locations, [accordion collapsed], Mahikeng Campus, Mahikeng Library, Building A-7, Ground Floor Campus map and directions to the Mahikeng Campus , Potchefstroom Campus, Ferdinand Postma Library, Building E7A, Third Floor Campus map and directions to the Potchefstroom Campus , Vanderbijlpark Campus, Vanderbijlpark Library, Building A14, Split Level 2 Campus map and directions to the Vanderbijlpark Campus [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-computers-software
Research Commons
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Computers and Software, Research Commons provides individual-use computers equipped with essential academic software to support research, data analysis, and writing needs. All computers have the following software: Microsoft Office EndNote ATLAS.ti IBM SPSS iThenticatehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-booking-spaces
Research Commons
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Booking Spaces, Both Junior and Senior Research Commons offer discussion rooms that can be booked online Reserve a room via LibCal Collect or drop off keys at the Loans Service Desk, and staff will explain usage time & provide the register.http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-useful-resources
Research Commons
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Useful Resources, Access a wealth of support through resources designed to enhance your research skills and connect you with essential academic tools and services. ROSS resources NWU Library resources Tailored guides, events, and training Research and Open Scholarship Serviceshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-access-eligibility
Research Commons
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Access Eligibility, Research Commons access is limited to Master's Students PhD Candidates Postdoctoral Fellows Academic and support staffhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-hub-africa-proposal-presentations-mark-major-milestone-pilot-phase
PhD Hub for Africa – proposal presentations mark major milestone in pilot phase
Nov 28, 2025 - Today marks the opening of proposal presentations for the inaugural cohort of the PhD Hub for Africa, an ambitious pilot initiative of the North-West University (NWU) Business School to reimagine doctoral education for the continent. Over two days, Friday, 28 November and Monday, 1 December 2025, 24 doctoral candidates will present their…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
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Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Research Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, Conducting a Literature Review, Literature Searches and Resources Conducting a successful literature search requires developing a search strategy, deciding on the relevant topic, and defining the research topic and scope. Finding information can be challenging, but valuable literature review resources are available for each faculty member. Search and collect the most relevant…, Databases, System and Tools Search across several databases . Or browse through the alphabetical list of databases or individual database search, i.e. Scopus (Elsevier). Find databases through LibGuides . Find databases through the Research LibGuides . Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Research…, Books, System and Tools Search WorldCat Discovery for books. Search for eBooks on our eBooks webpage . The LibGuides contain literature resources for each faculty. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material Video on how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery . LibKey…, Journal Articles, System and Tools Use keywords to find articles on your research topic. Search by article title . Search by DOI or PMID . Google Scholar Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material Video on how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery . LibKey information video, Journals, System and Tools Find journals through LibGuides . Search for a specific journal title using the journal-title. Search for accredited journals for your articles. BrowZine Journals , listed by subject. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material BrowZine user tutorial LibKey…, Newspapers and Magazines, System and Tools PressReader A-Z list of newspapers and magazines Training Material PressReader, Theses and Dissertations, System and Tools Researchers can search Boloka for NWU Thesis/Dissertations , research output , and other resources . International ETD's through ProQuest: Dissertations & Theses Global Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) DADAD-R : Database of African Theses and Dissertations including Research DART - Europe Ethos (UK), Systematic Reviews, System and Tools Covidence Training Material Covidence Academy Covidence Academy [/accordion] Search Existing Research Data Research data repositories allow postgraduate students and researchers to search existing research data without creating or collecting data from scratch. These repositories serve as centralized platforms where researchers can…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-evaluation
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, Research Evaluation, Researchers are increasingly required to report on the impact of their work in evaluating the quality of research. Bibliometric databases such as Scopus and Web of Science play a crucial role in this process by providing quantitative data and metrics that assess the impact and influence of scholarly publications. Scopus and Web of Science are…, Tools to Track and Showcase Research Performance, These bibliometrics tools produce reports on author profiles, Journal impact factors and quartiles , article-level metrics such as usage (citation counts, downloads, HTML views, abstract views), captures (bookmarks), mentions (blog posts, e-comments, Wikipedia references), social media attention, author-level metrics and altmetrics. In the NRF…, Altmetrics (Alternative metrics), Altmetric Explorer is a web-based tool that tracks, monitors, and analyses the online attention and impact of scholarly research outputs. This tool is designed to help researchers, institutions, publishers, and funders understand and visualise the broader impact of research beyond traditional academic citations. Training Material Altmetric…, Connect your NWU Profiles to ORCID, The NWU Repositories (Boloka and DaYta Ya Rona) provide research profiles for researchers. These profiles typically include information about the researcher's publications, datasets, and sometimes other scholarly outputs. These profiles help increase the visibility and discoverability of a researcher's work within the academic community and beyond…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-funding
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, Ethical Clearance and Funder Requirements, Data Management Plan (DMP) Institutions and funding bodies are now recognizing the importance of effective data management in ensuring the ethical handling of research data. The NWU Research Data Management Policy requires every research study that generates data to have a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP). Students and researchers are required…, Systems and Tools, Data Management Planning Tool Data Management Planning Tool : The DMPTool helps postgraduate students and researchers to prepare and create research data management plans. It provides tailored guidance and examples to help researchers write data management plans., Training Material, Data Management Plan LibGuide Data Management Plan LibGuide General Guidance General Guidance NWU research funding and training opportunities NWU research funding and training opportunities Simplify ethical clearance and grant applications with DMPTool Simplify ethical clearance and grant applications with DMPTool [/accordion] Open Researcher…, Systems and Tools, You can register for an account via ORCID ORCID and add publications. Register your ORCID on Intembeko, and the Intembeko ORCID Hub Intembeko ORCID Hub ( follow these steps follow these steps ) will connect research staff and students with the organisations where they study, are employed, or receive funding. Register your ORCID on the NWU…, Training Material, What is ORCID What is ORCID ? Register for your ORCID ID Register for your ORCID ID . How to reset your ORCID password How to reset your ORCID password ? A Quick Tour of the ORCID Record A Quick Tour of the ORCID Record . How do you add publications to your ORCID How do you add publications to your ORCID ? [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-data-management
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, Research Data Management, Research data management ensures data is well-organised, accessible, and properly shared, enhancing collaboration, promoting transparency, and maximising the impact and reuse of research for societal benefit. UNESCO UNESCO advocates for making research data freely available to the public, which allows anyone to access, use, and share it, fostering…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-output
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, Disseminating Research Output, The NWU Open Access and RDM (draft) policies regulate public access to NWU research outputs such as dissertations and theses by master's and doctoral students, journal articles, books and book chapters, conference proceedings, research data, and other research outputs. Systems and Tools Research output produced at NWU is accessible on Boloka . The…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-academic-writing
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, Academic Writing, Academic writing, or scholarly writing, is a formal writing style produced in an academic setting. It can take many forms, such as literary analysis, dissertations or theses, and research papers. Systems and Tools Useful resources for writing academic papers include:, Plagiarism Tools, Plagiarism and copyright Writefull Paraphrasing Referella, referencing styles EndNote , reference manager Turnitin , text-matching software iThenticate , text-matching software (Staff) NWU Guidelines on AI, Writing Tools, Writefull Revise Writefull Cite Writefull Add-in for Word NWU Writing Centre, Library Resources, WorldCat Discovery Search (Books, articles, and journals) WorldCat A-Z List (Journal Titles) Databases A-Z PressReader Google Scholar Research LibGuides Research Support Guides LibKey BrowZine Journals LibKey Nomad: Browser Extensions LibKey.io: Customized DOI Search, NWU Resources, A-Rules (General Academic Rules) Manual for Higher Degrees Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template NWU Language Directorate: style guidehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-bookings-spaces
ROSS - Bookings/Spaces
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), Bookings and Spaces, The postgraduate space provides exclusive access to all honours, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral students and academic and research staff. Exciting opportunities to get acquainted with world-class products, techniques and methods are offered regularly. Researchers in different fields of study will be allowed to rub shoulders and, by doing so,…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-referencing
Research Support Services
Nov 27, 2025 - ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, Referencing, Management and Plagiarism, Reference management helps researchers store literature review sources, share, annotate, read, write, cite/insert in-text references, as well as compile references or bibliographies. Systems and Tools Tools widely used in research writing include anti-plagiarism software like Turnitin and iThenticate . referencing tools and systems like EndNote…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-copyright