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Congratulations Dr Rassie on receiving the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold
When Dr Rassie Erasmus walked onto the stage at the North-West University (NWU) in 2024 to receive an honorary doctorate, it was not only recognition of a rugby coach. It was recognition of a leader who helped shape moments that united a country and reminded South Africans of what can still be achieved when belief, resilience and shared…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nrf-2027-funding-application-support-campus-visits-vanderbijlpark-campus
NRF 2027 Funding Application Support Campus Visits: Vanderbijlpark Campus
The Postgraduate Funds Management (PGFM) team from the Research and Postgraduate Support Directorate warmly invites you to attend the NRF 2027 Funding Application Support Campus Visits. The PGFM team will be visiting campuses to provide in-person support, guidance, and assistance with NRF 2027 scholarship applications. Get expert…http://library.nwu.ac.za/support-guides
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General Guides, How to use Turnitin How to use eFundi PDF document How to join the Library site on eFundi (PDF) How to use Snapplify How to download exam papers PDF document NWU Language Directorate: style guide (PDF) Online tutorials/videos Referella: referencing guides WorldCat Discovery User Guide, User Specific Guides, [accordion collapsed], Undergraduate students, PDF document Survival guide (PDF) LibGuides Referella: referencing guides, Postgraduate students, PDF document Manual for higher degree studies (PDF) MS Word postgraduate template Research LibGuides Research and Open Scholarship Services PDF document Postgraduate Support Guide (PDF) EndNote guide for NWU Harvard EndNote guide for NWU Faculty of Law House Style PDF document How to register for an ORCID (PDF) PDF document How to add publications…, Academic staff, PDF document Academic staff support guide (PDF), Alumni, Prospective Students and External Users, PDF document User categories (PDF) Services, Library Staff, LISConnectHub Support for Library Staff [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/forms
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General, PDF document AI Use and Plagiarism Declaration for Individual Assignments (PDF) PDF document AI Use and Plagiarism Declaration for Group Assignments (PDF) NWU Templates for Postgraduates Comments and suggestions, Binding, PDF document Application form for binding theses and dissertations (PDF) PDF document Application form for other binding and repairs (PDF), Circulation Services, eReserve application form The following completed forms and/or proof of payment may be handed in at one of our Circulation desks or emailed to us at Mahikeng: Prospective M or PhD student Nomzingisi.Madikane@nwu.ac.za, Potchefstroom: pc-circulation@nwu.ac.za , Vanderbijlpark: Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.za . PDF document Prospective M and PhD…, Information Resources, Online: Source recommendations (Note: Only registered students and staff can make recommendations)http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-data-management
Research Support Services
Menu 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 advocates making research data freely available to the public, enabling anyone to access, use, and share them, fostering innovation.…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-output
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Menu 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 policies guide public access to NWU research outputs, including dissertations, theses, journal articles, books, conference proceedings, datasets, and other scholarly material. Research dissemination at NWU promotes: Long-term preservation of scholarly outputs Improved research visibility and discoverability Open access…, Systems & Tools, Boloka Institutional Repository Research outputs produced at NWU are preserved and made accessible through Boloka , including digitised collections, publications, and special collections. DaYta Ya Rona Processed research data generated during research studies can be shared openly through the NWU Research Data Repository ., Theses & Dissertations, Library and Information Services (LIS) assists in preserving and showcasing theses and dissertations to ensure that valuable postgraduate research remains accessible, visible, and discoverable for future scholarship. Caution: Postgraduate students should remain cautious of predatory publishers that send unsolicited emails offering to publish…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-referencing
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Menu 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://humanities.nwu.ac.za/government-studies/events
Events
South Africans are in a suburban arms race 6 May 2026 K9 units could give struggling police force more bite 16 March 2026 2024 Winner: A personal and academic journey into housing 05 February 2026 NWU Master’s student represents South Africa at BRICS Research Institute Debate 12…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
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Menu 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 peer-reviewed sources using the…, System and Tools, [accordion collapsed], 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 . YouTube…, 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 . YouTube video LibKey information…, 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 YouTube video BrowZine user tutorial…, 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 YouTube video Covidence (Video) Training Material 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 store, share, and access datasets related to various fields of study. Systems and Tools These repositories provide valuable…, Interlibrary Loans, A service that can be used to obtain books and articles unavailable at your home library from national and international libraries. Systems and Tools Interlibrary Loans Training Material Find more information on PDF document how to submit an Interlibrary Loan Request (PDF) . Alternatively, use the Interlibrary Loans quick guide .http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-visibility-impact
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Menu 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 Visibility and Impact, New ways of communicating scientific discoveries through open science platforms, also known as academic profile platforms, have emerged for storing, publishing and disseminating research findings. These academic profile platforms have the added advantage of openness and enhance research visibility and impact., Connect, Update, and Showcase your Research with ORCID, [accordion collapsed], Systems and Tools, ORCID is a free, unique, and persistent digital identifier that distinguishes individual researchers from one another. It helps ensure that your work, whether publications, datasets, peer reviews, or grants, is correctly attributed to you, even if you have a common name or change affiliations. Before registering for an ORCID ID, it is helpful to…, Training Material, Research Visibility and Impact: Broadening your impact [/accordion] Enhancing research visibility and impact is crucial for researchers and institutions aiming to maximise the reach and significance of their scholarly work. Strategies to improve visibility and impact include effective dissemination through publishing in reputable journals,…, ScholarConnect, [accordion collapsed], Researcher Profiling Platform, ScholarConnect is a researcher profiling platform that showcases academic expertise, research outputs, key achievements, and collaborative opportunities aligned with disciplines and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Faculties: Economic and Management Sciences Education Engineering Health Sciences Humanities Law Natural and Agricultural…, Training Material, Framework on research visibility and impact Science communication Workflow for getting published Research visibility and impact LibGuide Maximising research impact [/accordion] , Science Communication, Science communication helps make research findings accessible, understandable, and relevant to broader audiences beyond specialist academic communities. Researchers are increasingly encouraged to create communication assets such as infographics, visual abstracts, podcasts, short videos, summaries, and video abstracts to improve public engagement…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-writing-publishing
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Menu 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…, Writing Up and Publishing, The research process includes writing up your findings and publishing them. Researchers are increasingly encouraged or required to: Select relevant SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals): Aligning research with the SDGs helps demonstrate how research contributes to global sustainability goals. Please choose the correct license: Researchers are…, NWU Covers your APCs, [accordion collapsed], APC-Free and Discounted Publishing for NWU Authors, NWU LIS supports students and researchers in publishing articles in hybrid open-access journals , including Wiley Gold open-access journals, without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs). Choose the best journal for your article by following a few steps from the workflow to get it published . Authors who choose to publish in gold open-access…, Where You Publish Matters: Make it Count, Deciding where to publish your research articles is a critical decision that can impact visibility, audience reach, and career advancement. Choosing where to publish your articles involves careful consideration of various factors to maximise the impact and visibility of your research within the academic community: Consider field-specific journals…, Publishing Smart, [accordion collapsed], Choosing the Best Journal for Your Article and Avoiding Predatory Journals, Selecting the right journal for your scholarly article is a critical step in ensuring your research reaches the appropriate audience and achieves maximum visibility. Choosing a reputable, accredited journal not only enhances your research impact but also safeguards the integrity and credibility of your work. Predatory journals, which often charge…, Steps to Select a Credible and Accredited Journal, Selecting the best journal for your article requires careful consideration. Use the Think, Check and Submit tool. Follow the steps from the workflow on getting published . Publish your article open access without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs) in hybrid open-access journals negotiated by NWU LIS. Search if the selected journal is in the…, Tools for Managing Your Academic Profile, [accordion collapsed], Get Started with ORCID, ORCID is a free, unique, and persistent digital identifier that distinguishes individual researchers from one another. It helps ensure that your work, whether publications, datasets, peer reviews, or grants, is correctly attributed to you, even if you have a common name or change affiliations. Before registering for an ORCID ID, it is helpful to…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-funding