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Researchers: Resources & Software

Finding resources

Subject LibGuides

These are the guides to use if you are looking for specific information or advice on how to use  specific resource for your subject. There is one for each subject area written by the subject liaison librarian who is the expert on that topic.

Get the most out of Google Scholar

  • You can set your Google Scholar to link to journals provided by Middlesex University. 
  • Set Middlesex University as your library link:
    • From the Scholar menu go to
    • Settings > Library Links > search for Middlesex University > choose your campus > save.

Screen shot showing how to use Library Links in Google scholar to link to resources at Middlesex University

  • When you search you will see FullText@Middlesex in the results, for example like this:

Screen shot of results page showing example FullText @ Middlesex link

  • If you see full text at Middlesex you can access the paper. 
  • If not, use Inter Library Loan to request a PDF copy.  This is FREE! 
  • For more information on searching Google and Google Scholar, see Effective internet searching.
  • If you are asked to login, use normal your Middlesex Username and Password.

Open access articles - sources

What are you writing?

This part of the guide suggests resources about research and publishing.  Please see the specific pages for book and journal publishing.

Statistical analysis software free to download: Nvivo, SPSS, Minitab, OxMetrics

You can download the statistical analysis software below from the Middlesex University download server (from the IT services tile in MyMDX).

We have created a Linkedin Learning Collection of courses to teach you how to use Nvivo, SPSS, Minitab and SurveyMonkey.

Nvivo allows a researcher to work with rich information, where deep levels of analysis on both small and large volumes of data are required. "It removes .. tasks associated with analysis, like classifying, sorting and arranging information, so you have more time to explore trends, build and test theories and ultimately arrive at answers to questions."  It is often used for analyzing qualitative data from interviews.

  • The Middlesex University download server (IT Services tile in MyMDX)has PC and Mac versions.  
  • The Nvivo website includes Nvivo website tutorials to help you get started.
  • There is also an Nvivo training course on Linkedin Learning.

SPSS:  "Customers use SPSS to anticipate change, manage both daily operations and special initiatives more effectively, and realize positive, measurable benefits."

  • The  Middlesex University download server has SPSS PC and Mac versions.
  • You can also access SPSS AMOS 27, which is used for structural equation modelling.
  • How to guides on installation and relicensing for Windows and Mac are on our How to page (IT Services tile on MyMDX)..
  • A training course for SPSS can be found on Linkedin Learning,
  • These two guides to SPSS produced for Design, Engineering and Maths may be useful:

Minitab: "The leading statistical software used to improve quality worldwide."

  • Minitab is available from the Middlesex University download server
  • A training course for Minitab can be found on Linkedin Learning.
  • A guide on how to install and use Minitab 20 is available, see link above.

Oxmetrics is "an integrated solution for the econometric analysis of time series, forecasting, financial econometric modelling, or statistical analysis of cross section and panel data" 

  • Available from the Middlesex University download server.  

STATA, "a complete, integrated statistical software package that provides everything you need for data analysis, data management, and graphics". 

  • Stata is available on student machines in all rooms across Campus and on student loan laptops. 
  • Stata software is not available for students own devices
  • Staff only can request installation from CCSS.  
  • Video tutorials are available on the Stata website and on Linkedin Learning.

Momentive (formerly SurveyMonkey): 

Managing your references: RefWorks

RefWorks is software for keeping track of resources you use, storing PDFs and formatting references. It formats citations and references into the styles required by hundreds of journals using a Word addin, Refworks Citation Manager.  

See the RefWorks page for how to videos and instructions.

Document preparation: Word and LaTeX