Research: Home

I am your Information Literacy Librarian and can help you with your research support needs at post graduate study level. If you are a 700 level or postgraduate level student please click here to book an appointment.

If you are a learner studying in 300, 400, 500, or 600 level courses, please use the Ask Live chat box at the right of this page, or email library@ara.ac.nz or drop into a library at Christchurch City campus or Timaru campus or the Manawa ground floor common space where you will find a librarian to help you with your information needs during opening hours.

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I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy.

Marie Curie, physicist, chemist, and winner of the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics and the 1911 Nobel Prize in Physics

Sage Research Methods : Foundations provides a concise introduction to methods and research terms for those who are new to research in general or to that particular method. The database offers a targeted list of entries to guide users through the content. The navigation menu puts the entry in context, so users can easily find more general topics related to a method or continue on to more specific sub-topics. Each entry will give users a general understanding of the topic and help them focus their search for additional content if they wish to dive deeper.

AskLive is our instant messaging service. You can chat with the library by entering your question in the box below that says “Type here to chat …”

Ask Live operates during our opening hours at City campus, Christchurch. We are open 7 days.

Please note:

• In the evenings and weekends, specialised support may not be available. If so, your question may be referred to an expert for action on the next working day.
• In My Ara, under “Learning Resources” you may also find what you need by entering keywords in the box on the "Learning Resources" page in My Ara.