Books and resources

Practical guides to strengthen your research, writing and data skills

Beyond direct project support, Novapoint Consulting develops practical resources to help researchers strengthen their methods, writing, data analysis and digital workflows.

The Smart Researcher Series

A complete seven-volume collection

Written by founder John Oluwaseun Oluwawalemi, the Smart Researcher Series takes researchers through the full research journey, from choosing a topic to using AI responsibly in academic writing. All seven volumes are complete and available on Selar.

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Volume 1

From Topic to Chapter One

How to start your research the right way using AI

A step-by-step guide for students beginning academic research.

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Volume 2

Mastering the Literature Review with AI

How to search, organise, and synthesise academic studies effectively

A practical guide for students and postgraduate researchers.

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Volume 3

Research Methodology Made Simple

Design, sampling, instruments, and analysis planning with AI support

A practical handbook for dissertation and thesis writers.

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Volume 4

Data Analysis for Beginners

Understanding statistics, SPSS, R, and how AI makes analysis easier

A practical, plain-English guide for students and first-time researchers.

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Volume 5

Writing Results and Discussion

How to present data and interpret findings like an expert

A practical guide for dissertation and thesis writers.

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Volume 6

Conclusion, Recommendations, and Abstract

How to finish your research clearly and professionally

A practical guide for students, postgraduates, and early-career scholars.

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Volume 7

The AI Prompt Toolkit

Proven prompts for faster, clearer, and better academic research writing

A practical, copy-and-adapt prompt library for researchers.

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