This page gives Honours, Masters and Doctoral students an overview of the resources available through UCT Libraries to assist in their research journey.
Sage Research Methods is a tool with information about research methods. It provides an online collection of material that can be used throughout the research process with information on:
Provides a variety of content including:
Overview video of Sage Research Methods
Note: Access Sage Research Methods from the A-Z list of databases. Remember to go through the off-campus login if working from off campus.
UCT Libraries provides access to two reference management tools, RefWorks and Endnote. These are online research management, writing and collaboration tools designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies. More information on the tools and on referencing style guides is available here.
Need help getting started? Contact the Librarian.
UCT has access to Research Professional Africa, an online database of research funding opportunities and a source of international research policy and practice news. As a member of a UCT, you are free to browse the content of the site, create customised searches of its content and share this information with colleagues. To register on the site, visit Research Professional Africa.
The following databases contain information on current and completed research:
Search for UCT Masters and Doctoral theses and dissertations
While no-one can do the final write-up for you, UCT Libraries can make it a more pleasant experience. The Research Commons, a facility for masters students, PhD students and staff, provides the ideal environment to do your final work. Facilities include a silent study area, computers, laptop loans, print/scan/copy and comfortable couches.
Final touches
In making sure that your document is formatted 100% correctly, the Research Commons can assist you in the document layout. For final editing, contact the Writing Centre.