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Web tools for university students: Digital Literacy Tools

This guide will feature an overview of some of our favourite Web tools and how you can use them in your studies

Request a Literature Search

Struggling to find academic material for your assignment, research proposal, or thesis?

The Library can help with a literature search—a systematic and comprehensive search for published academic resources on your topic.

How to request a literature search:
Complete our online form or use the Unisa Student App (available on the Android Play Store and iStore). In the app, go to Library and select Literature Search Form.

Digital Literacy

Library Support

Digital Literacy Tools

Learning digital literacy skills is essential for students in an online learning environment. 

They also offer free virtual workshops and training on various Microsoft 365 applications for students. 

Alternative Search Engines and their uses

The above list is taken from: Louisepiteri.tumblr.com.  The complete list, with detailed explanations and screen captures, can be found here.

image source: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-funny-odd-search-engines-work-beaten-track/