Library: Postgraduate support: Literature review

Search for literature

Please consult the Faculty Librarians for assistance

Library catalogue(PRIMO)
How to search books and articles on PRIMO/Catalogue
A-Z databases ( search for articles/ebooks)
UMP OpenScholarship Repository
Find resources published by UMP researchers.
South African Theses/Dissertation
Discover completed Theses & Dissertation from all South African institutions.
Inter-Library Loans
Resources that are not available at UMP can be requested from other institutions via Inter Library Loans. Use ILL form OR send the request to ILL@ump.ac.za

Literature review guidelines

Ethical use of Information

1. Plagiarism

UMP has access to Turnitin to check plagiarism reports. To access Turnitin contact your supervisor or contact Faculty Librarians for assistance.

2. Referencing

EndNote referencing software is available, contact servicedesk@ump.ac.za for installation.

EndNote -Harvard Style
Please download this style for EndNote referencing
Harvard style guide
APA style guide

Recommended Literature

Seven Steps to a Comprehensive Literature Review by Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie; Rebecca Frels
ISBN: 9781473944121
Publication Date: 2016-02-04
So, You Have to Write a Literature Review by Catherine Berdanier; Joshua Lenart; Ryan K. Boettger (Series edited by)
ISBN: 9781119555056
Publication Date: 2020-09-28
Information Now by Matt Upson; C. Michael Hall; Kevin Cannon
ISBN: 9780226267753
Publication Date: 2015-11-01

Useful tools

CRAAP template
CRAAP Template is for evaluating sources

Grammarly
Grammarly helps you eliminate errors and find the perfect words to express yourself. Download free version.

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Writing center

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