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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
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…, 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-academic-writing
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…, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-ethics
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 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-referencing
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…, 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
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…, Copyright Services, Copyright is an exclusive legal right given to authors and creators to protect their original works. Systems and Tools There are copyright procedures and guidelines for the application, compliance, and use of copyrighted material. NWU Policies and Rules Research and Innovation and Intellectual Property (Policies and Rules) Intellectual Property…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-writing-publishing
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…, 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-visibility-impact
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 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-evaluation
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 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…, Measure your Research Impact, [accordion collapsed], 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/lis-senior-management
Senior Library Management
Menu LIS Dashboard Senior Management Entity & Section Managers Profile Annual Reports Policies, Rules & Guidelines Strategic Plans Quality Assurance Statistics, Library Leadership, Photo of Dr. Mathew Moyo Dr. Mathew Moyo Chief Director of Library and Information Service Phone Dr. Mathew Moyo +27 (0)18 299 2814 Email Dr. Mathew Moyo Mathew.Moyo@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom Campus [ NWU Expert profile for Dr. Mathew Moyo NWU Expert Profile ] Photo of Vukosi Mathonsi Vukosi Mathonsi Personal Assistant to the Chief…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-programmes/llm
Research Masters Degree (LLM)
Programme nameResearch Masters Degree (LLM)Programme code6CB N01 - 6CB N11 CampusMahikeng and PotchefstroomDelivery modeContactProgram leaderIntroductionThe degree is awarded based on the strength of a dissertation of approximately 40,000 words. An internal and external examiner examines it. The topic must fall within the…http://law.nwu.ac.za/llm-public-law-Legal-Philosophy
Structured LLM Public Law and Legal Philosophy
Programme namePublic Law and Legal Philosophy Programme code6CH P02, R801M CampusMahikeng Campus Delivery modeContact Programme leaderProf Precious Sihlangu Introduction (description of the programme +-300 words)Public Law and Legal Philosophy offers students the opportunity to interrogate pertinent aspects related to the…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/phd-law-and-development
PhD in Law and Development
Programme namePhD in Law and DevelopmentProgramme code6CS R01 R901PCampusMahikeng and PotchefstroomDelivery modeContactProgram leader IntroductionThe PhD in Law and Development is an interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary programme designed for students with no legal background (possessing a Master of Law is not a pre-requisite…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-services
Digital Scholarship Services
Menu ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us, Explore Our Digital Scholarship Services, Digital Scholarship logo, Welcome to Our Digital Scholarship Centre, At North-West University's digital scholarship centre, we're at the forefront of innovation in academic research and knowledge dissemination. Our commitment is to empower researchers, educators, and learners with the tools, skills, and support they need to thrive in the digital age., Unleashing the Power of Digital Scholarship, In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, how we research, analyse, and share knowledge is transforming. Digital scholarship harnesses technology's potential, enabling us to ask new questions, explore uncharted territories, and revolutionise the academic experience. At our centre, we embrace this transformation wholeheartedly. We believe that by…, Our Mission: Pioneering Digital Excellence, We aim to be a dynamic hub where scholars, students, and enthusiasts come together to explore, create, and innovate. We provide specialised services, cutting-edge tools, and collaborative spaces to support your digital research. By fostering an inclusive and vibrant community, we aim to drive groundbreaking research, promote digital literacy, and…, Workshops & Events, 2019 Training Calendar, Collaborations & Partnerships, 2019 CTL - Makerspace and One Button Studio, Physical Location, North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus Corner of Albert Luthuli and University Drive Building A-7 MMABATHO 2745, South Africahttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-support
Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS)
Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services Special Collections ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, About Us, Research and Open Scholarship Home We are dedicated to advancing research and open scholarship through a range of innovative services. Our open access publishing, supported by transformative agreements, maximizes NWU work's reach. We facilitate reproducible science with Boloka and DaYta Ya Rona repositories and offer robust research data…, Quick links, Manual for Higher Degrees Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template Postgraduate Support Guide Open Access Week Resources EndNotehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-information-services
Information Services
Menu ILS Hub Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Academic Integrity Conferences Disability Support Guides, Events & Training LibGuides Printing & Photocopying Short Courses Contact Us, About Us, Information Services section Information Services plays a vital role in equipping users with the skills necessary to navigate today's complex information landscape. We deliver inclusive, comprehensive instruction in all facets of information literacy, including the ability to locate, evaluate, interpret, and ethically use information. Our training…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-information-learning-services
Information and Learning Services (ILS)
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services Information Services Appointments, Bookings & Events Forms My Account, About Us, ILS: Information and Lending Services Entity Information and Learning Services plays a pivotal role in advancing the overarching mission of Library and Information Service (LIS) by continuously enhancing how information is discovered, accessed, and utilised across the institution. Through innovative technologies, user-centred design, and proactive…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-circulation-lending-services