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Architecture: Research Support

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Research News

RE.SEARCH Magazine - a digital magazine where the University of Pretoria highlights some of its impactful research, knowledge and solutions.

Research Matters - a curated site highlights some of the University of Pretoria’s most impactful and innovative research which addresses some of our society’s most pressing concerns so that we can transform lives and communities. We are rated as the number one university in South Africa for research outputs. Our vision is to be a leading research-intensive university in Africa that is recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact. We develop people, create knowledge and strive to make a difference locally and internationally.

Google scholar Max and Google scholar profile

Switch Google Scholar MAX on!  On Google Scholar Find Menu at the top left

Select SETTINGS at the bottom

Find Library Links on LEFT and open

Type PRETORIA in the Search Block that pops up and SEARCH

Tick all 4 boxes that appear--SAVE

Google Scholar MAX is now switched on.[Repeat every time having cleared browsing history] 

BEST PRACTICE once Boxes are ticked

Use Advanced Search on dropdown, LEFT

Play around with phrases, keywords, authors to access relevant Research Articles

Create you own Google Scholar Author Profile to upload research articles authored by you. Follow instructions underneath

Copyright

Copyright is a right and protection given to the original works, protecting them from unauthorised duplication or sale thereof. For more information on copyright queries, contact marriette.mapheto@up.ac.za 

Research Engagement

Access content which will help you to realize the best results for your published research by improving your knowledge of publishing processes. With 60 hours of training available, courses including:

·       The key components of a submission-ready manuscript

·       How to select the right journals for your paper

·       Managing research data efficiently

·       A practical guide to open access publishing

·       Peer review, ethical considerations and improving impact

on, Wiley Research Academy 

Register for access and don’t forget to pass this good news on to colleagues

iGaPP

iGaPP - Information Governance and Privacy Protection. Information governance is about the policies, processes, systems, and people that make sure an organisation’s information is useful, accurate, accessible, and safe. Information governance also ensures that the organisation makes the most of its information while still using information ethically and within the bounds of the law.

The University is reviewing and updating its research data management policies and processes. Familiarise yourself with these changes:

Research Data Management

Important! At this point, it is a pre-requisite for the Masters and Phd's to upload their research data to the UP Research Data Repository (Figshare) prior their graduation. Contact your Information Specialist for assistance - marriette.mapheto@up.ac.za

From the University of Pretoria RDM Policy - its purpose is to ensure that all research data generated t the University of Pretoria is managed  and curated effectively and efficiently in order to support the University’s positioning as an international research-intensive university.