Four Library tools every researcher should know about

From managing references and conducting systematic reviews to selecting journals and exploring new methodologies, researchers juggle a growing number of tasks. Fortunately, the Library provides access to tools and resources that can save time and streamline your workflow. 

Covidence 

Screening thousands of articles for a systematic review can quickly become overwhelming. Covidence streamlines the process by helping research teams manage screening, data extraction and collaboration in one place. 

Use it to: 

• manage screening and data extraction 
• collaborate with others throughout your project 
• import and export data between referencing and other software. 

Griffith has an institutional licence allowing students and staff to use Covidence for unlimited reviews. Support resources are available from Covidence. 

EndNote 

Use EndNote to efficiently organise, tag, format and cite your references, with seamless integration into Word. As a Griffith student or staff member, you have free access to the current version of EndNote. 

Get started: 

• Download and install EndNote to your computer. 
• Work through the self-paced tutorial to learn the basics of using the software. 
• Bring your questions and get answers and tips from specialist librarians at the EndNote Q&A webinar. 

SAGE Research Methods 

Whether you’re exploring a new methodology or looking for practical examples of research methods in action, SAGE Research Methods offers guidance across quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches. 

Access a wide range of resources including eBooks, videos, case studies, step-by-step guides and more. Use the methods map visualisation to explore and discover related content. 

GRAPA Journal Finder 

Looking for open access publishing options without paying an article processing charge (APC)? GRAPA Journal Finder helps identify journals included in Griffith’s Read and Publish agreements. 

These agreements are negotiated by the Council of Australasian University Librarians as a consortia, and Griffith only participates in some agreements. Not all publishers or journals within a publisher’s portfolio are included in the agreements. 

The GRAPA Journal Finder helps researchers easily navigate their options, allowing them to search for eligible journals by subject area and quartile.  

Once you’ve found a suitable journal, ensure you follow the instructions on the CAUL Read & Publish guide, and use your Griffith email address and affiliation. 

 Whether you’re preparing a systematic review, managing references for your next paper, exploring research methods or planning where to publish, these tools can help streamline your workflow and support better research outcomes. 

If you’re keen to learn more about the research tools available to you or have any questions, contact the Library.