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How to Navigate the Research Tools Support Guide

Academic Success Center Qualitative & Quantitative Research Support

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Adapting a Dissertation or Thesis Into a Journal Article

Anatomy of a Journal Article
Each part of an article serves a purpose, and if you know the purpose, you can become more efficient at reading and understanding articles.
American Psychological Association. (2023). Anatomy of a journal article. https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/anatomy-journal-article.pdf
Research Article Activity
This activity helps you find, cite, analyze, and summarize a scholarly research article.
American Psychological Association. (2024). APA Style research activity. https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/APA-Style-research-activity.pdf

Data Collection and Analysis Software

Example Instruments and Tools for Data Collection
Students can use this quick list of instruments and tools when considering how to collect and analyze data.
NVivo Access Instructions for NCUOne Users
Students and faculty in NCUOne - Use this job aid to guide you in accessing your free copy of NVivo for qualitative data analysis.
NVivo FAQs
Refer to the NVivo FAQs while installing the software
SPSS Access Instructions
NCUOne students - Use this job aid to guide you in accessing your free copy of SPSS for quantitative data analysis.
SPSS License Renewal
Step-by-step instructions for NCUOne students to renew their license for SPSS.
SPSS Version Upgrade Instructions
Step-by-step instructions for NCUOne students to update to Version 29, the latest version that is now available.

Note: Doctoral students taking courses in NU Brightspace can find directions on how to download NVivo and SPSS in the NU Library Connection. Find the NU Library Connection in your course list and then navigate to the Data Analysis Software for Doctoral Students sub-module within the Research Help module.