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Visit the Library Research Week homepage<\/a> for the latest news about the upcoming event!<\/h5>\n

Monday, 13 May<\/h1>\n

Launch of Library Research Week 2024<\/h2>\n

SunDMP (FAIR Wizard) Launch and Opening of Library Research Week<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Professor Sibusiso Moyo, Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 15:30 \u2013 16:00<\/p>\n

Advancing Research Excellence: Stellenbosch University’s Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Time: 16:00 \u2013 16:40<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 14 May<\/h1>\n

Let\u2019s kickstart the research process<\/h2>\n

Writing a sound research proposal: principles and process<\/h5>\n

Professor Susan van Schalkwyk<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 10:15 – 11:30<\/p>\n

Writing a good proposal starts with good planning. This session on proposal writing will focus on how you can use nutshell writing to plan your proposal and get the writing process started.<\/p>\n

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EndNote for intermediate users<\/h5>\n

Mr. Kirchner van Deventer<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 11:30 \u2013 13:00<\/p>\n

This workshop will require a working knowledge of how EndNote operates and how to use its basic functions. The session’s focus will be on EndNote’s technical features that allow for greater customisation and precision.<\/p>\n

Outcomes:<\/p>\n

Participants will learn<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to edit and create a custom style<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to use Term Lists<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to handle complicated references<\/p>\n

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Literature Reviews in Practice<\/h5>\n

Ms. Heila Mare & Mr. Kirchner van Deventer<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 14:00 – 16:00<\/p>\n

This webinar will focus on how to extract the most important pieces of information from academic sources and how they should be applied in a literature review. Prior to the webinar, you will receive several academic articles that you will need to read through in preparation for the session. We will draw from various disciplines to be as inclusive as possible. It is highly recommended that you also view the following recording of the general principles of how to conduct a literature review:<\/p>\n

Literature Reviews<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Outcomes:<\/p>\n

Participants will learn:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to break down a source using the Literature Synthesis Table<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to extract the most important information from a source<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to relay that information in your own words in a literature review<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 15 May<\/h1>\n

Let\u2019s excel in research strategies<\/h2>\n

Managing your research with SunDMP (FAIR Wizard)<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Mr. Xabiso Xesi<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 09:00 – 10:00<\/p>\n

The foundations of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles in managing research will be covered during this session and how the FAIR Wizard tool can help SU researchers implement these principles in the research workflow. Subjects including data management, creating metadata, and data sharing protocols will be addressed, focusing on how crucial it is to improve the discoverability and usability of research data.<\/p>\n

Outcomes:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Understanding the core principles of FAIR data and their significance in modern research practices.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 knowledge of the FAIR Wizard tool’s capabilities, which can help researchers apply FAIR data concepts in an efficient manner.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applying FAIR data concepts practically to your research projects to improve reproducibility and collaboration.<\/p>\n

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Mixed-methods research<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Professor Stiaan Lamprecht<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 10:15 – 11:45<\/p>\n

This is a research approach that combines both qualitative and quantitative methods in a single study. This approach has become increasingly popular in many fields, as it allows researchers to gain a deeper understanding of complex phenomena that cannot be fully understood using a single method.<\/p>\n

This webinar will focus on discussing what is meant by \u201cmixed method research” as well as provide insight on how to conduct mixed method research.<\/p>\n

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Introduction and Primer to Scoping Reviews<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dr Michael McCaul<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 13:45 – 15:15<\/p>\n

This webinar is designed to provide an overview of scoping reviews, a type of literature review that is increasingly popular in the fields of health sciences, social sciences, and other disciplines. The webinar will cover the basic principles of scoping reviews, including their purpose, methodology, and key features, as well as provide examples of how scoping reviews can be used in research and practice. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions with the presenter and other attendees.\u200b<\/p>\n

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Thursday, 16 May<\/h1>\n

Let\u2019s utilise tools for research<\/h2>\n

PowerBi: A Tool for Data Visualisation<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Ms. Mari\u00e9 Roux<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 09:00 – 11:30<\/p>\n

The workshop will be a hands-on introduction to Power BI, available for free through SU’s subscription to Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n

Participants will learn the following:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to install the desktop and connect to Microsoft Excel<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u200bStart visualising data easily with an extensive library of data visualisations.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u200bHow to build reports and dashboards<\/p>\n

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SPSS: The Quantitative Data Analysis and Research Software<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dr Cindy Steenekamp<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 11:30 – 13:00<\/p>\n

The workshop will first focus on some of the foundational principles of quantitative research before it proceeds to the functionality and utility of SPSS as a tool for quantitative data analysis.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The workshop will include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is quantitative data and where does it come from?<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Foundation of quantitative data analysis (levels of measurement); and<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to SPSS.<\/p>\n

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Qualitative Research: The Basics<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dr Elizabeth le Roux<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 13:45 – 15:15<\/p>\n

This webinar is tailored for emerging scientists (supervisors and postgraduate students) interested in doing or supervising qualitative research.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Principles for interpretivist research<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Doing qualitative interviews<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interpreting analysed data<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preparing to interpret, theorise, and particularise with qualitative data.\u200b<\/p>\n

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Friday, 17 May<\/h1>\n

Let’s strive for research excellence, in the face of adversity<\/h2>\n

Panel Discussion – Three years later: What has been the impact of Transformational Agreements at SU<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Panelists:<\/p>\n

Mr. Sakhile Mngomezulu, Professor Marena Manley and Melanie Lehnert-Bechle<\/em>\u200b<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 09:00 – 10:15<\/p>\n

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How green spaces influence our wellbeing – Veggie Mandalas: Personal Research Journey<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Prof. Karen Esler<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 10:30 – 11:10<\/p>\n

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How SciVal can benefit Researchers in Practice<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Elsevier<\/em><\/p>\n

Time: 11:30 – 12:30<\/p>\n

The session will demonstrate how SciVal is used in specific cases, with specific examples of how the data in SciVal could be used by the researchers themselves.<\/p>\n

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