July 12, 2021
What is a research question and how do I write one?
Research Questions guide many aspects of our work. They can help us to decide what literature to read, what data to collect and what kinds
May 19, 2021
What is researcher positionality?
This 23-minute video presents three academics’ comments about positionality in research. Increasingly researchers are expected to state their considerations on positionality in their research design
October 12, 2020
Higher Degrees, Examining & Vivas
Besides supporting and guiding the postgraduate student to completion, a supervisor has additional roles that they need to fulfil within the institution. This video elaborates
June 20, 2019
Reading for a PhD
Postgraduate students often ask How much reading they should be doing. There is no one answer but this brief audio recording offers a few ideas
August 24, 2018
Working with Literature
Literature reviews tend to be one of the toughest parts of thesis writing, and research. This is in part because the volume of reading is
March 15, 2018
How to design a questionnaire
Written questionnaires can be useful ways of collecting information from a large group of people but they are often poorly designed. Xolelwa and Belinda, both
November 6, 2017
Predatory Journals: How to identify and avoid them
This brief tutorial defines “predatory journals” and their major characteristics. It provides information to help novice academics to avoid this trap. Developed by Mark P Snyders,
October 27, 2017
Using technology to your advantage: Mendeley (Part 1-6)
This 6 part video series provides an in-depth explanation of how to use the free Mendeley reference manager effectively during your research process. With this
October 13, 2017
Guidelines for writing funding proposals: Advice from funding managers
Financial constraints are one of the biggest challenges of postgraduate students. Many students underestimate the cost of postgraduate studies. Grants and scholarships can provide the
October 13, 2017
What is Theory? Using a Theoretical Framework
This short video introduces the idea that research is always underpinned by theory. Theories are tried and tested explanations for events and experiences that help