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
September 22, 2017
The misuses of Turnitin and other text-matching software
Turnitin, and other text-matching software, is often used by postgraduate scholars and supervisors to check their work. This is very useful because the software can
September 18, 2017
Social Justice in Research
Is your research serving a social justice agenda? Does postgraduate research serve a public good? These are some of the questions this interactive video raises.
September 12, 2017
Theory and concepts in PG research
This narrated PowerPoint presentation discusses the role of theory and concepts in postgraduate research. It unpacks the meaning of the two terms, and how they
September 8, 2017
Research Frameworks
There is a distinct difference in postgraduate research between the logic of discovery and the logic of dissemination. The former is messy, iterative and non-linear,
September 8, 2017
Linking research questions and research methods
The research chain of reasoning involves many interrelated decisions that determine subsequent methodological choices. The purpose of this video is to explain the relationship between
September 7, 2017
Crafting an Argument
Argument! This is a word many students hear, but struggle to understand and enact in their writing. Argument are crafted, chapter by chapter and section
September 5, 2017
Scientific Method and Ethical Considerations
When an academic or a researcher makes a statement, (s)he will have an authoritative voice over the society, as the statement will have a “scientific”