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20+ research modules

Built for doctoral workflows.
Not adapted from generic tools.

Every module in ScholarPath is designed around the real challenges of doctoral research — methodology-specific phase tracking, AI coaching grounded in canonical literature, and structured progress that your supervisor can follow.

Research Foundations

Define your research problem, questions, and theoretical lens with structured guidance.

Research Questions

Manage your MRQ and sub-questions with full traceability to literature, methodology phases, and findings. AI-assisted refinement with methodology-specific framing.

All methodologies

Phase Tracker

Structured progress through your methodology's canonical phases. AI readiness checks before each phase transition. Visual progress with completion criteria.

All methodologies

Theoretical Framework

Map your theoretical lens, key constructs, and relationships. Visual framework builder with literature linking and gap identification.

All methodologies

Methodology Hub

Central command for your chosen methodology. Phase definitions, validity criteria, key references, and methodology-specific sub-modules all in one place.

All methodologies

Ethics & Consent

Track ethics approvals, consent forms, GDPR compliance, and amendments. Institutional requirement checklists and amendment audit trails.

All methodologies

Data & Fieldwork

Manage participants, instruments, and data collection with methodology-specific tracking.

Primary Data Collection

Participant management, session scheduling, instrument deployment, and pilot studies. Saturation tracking for qualitative research with visual indicators.

Grounded Theory, Case Study, Phenomenology, Ethnography, Narrative Inquiry

Instruments & Coding

Design interview guides, surveys, and observation protocols. Qualitative coding with category management, memo writing, and inter-rater reliability tracking.

All qualitative methodologies

Secondary Data Sources

Track and manage secondary data sources, documents, and archival materials. Source credibility assessment and provenance documentation.

Case Study, SLR, Mixed Methods

Pilot Study Management

Plan, execute, and document pilot studies. Track modifications made based on pilot findings with clear audit trail.

All methodologies

Design Cycles (DSRM)

Manage iterative design-build-evaluate cycles with artefact versioning, evaluation criteria tracking, and cycle comparison.

DSRM

Analysis & Findings

From raw data to structured findings with methodology-appropriate analytical approaches.

Data Analysis Log

Structured analysis journal documenting your analytical decisions, emerging themes, and methodological justifications. Timestamped and auditable.

All methodologies

GT Saturation Tracker

Visual saturation monitoring with category tracking, consecutive no-new-code detection, and evidence-based saturation claims.

Grounded Theory

Knowledge Graph

Visual relationship map connecting your RQs, literature, frameworks, methodology phases, and findings. Interactive exploration with AI-suggested connections.

All methodologies

RQ Traceability Matrix

Ensure every research question is addressed by your data collection, analysis, and findings. Visual coverage map with gap detection.

All methodologies

Writing & Completion

From chapter outlines to viva preparation — structured support for the final stages.

Thesis Tracker

Chapter-by-chapter progress with word counts, status tracking, and AI-assisted outline generation. Supervisor feedback integration and version history.

All methodologies

Viva Preparation

Examiner profiles, question bank, mock sessions, and AI-generated viva questions tailored to your methodology. Weakness identification and response preparation.

All methodologies

Dissemination & Publications

Track publications, conference papers, and research outputs. Submission tracking, reviewer feedback management, and impact documentation.

All methodologies

Submission Cycle

Manage your submission timeline, institutional deadlines, and milestone requirements. Automated reminders and progress alerts.

All methodologies

Supervision & Reflection

Maintain productive supervisory relationships and develop your researcher identity.

Supervisor Meetings

Prepare agendas, record minutes, track action items, and maintain a searchable history of all supervisory interactions.

All methodologies

Research Journal

Reflexive journaling with positionality logs, research notes, and methodological decision documentation. Supports researcher identity development.

All methodologies

Training & CPD

Track research training, workshops, and continuing professional development. Map skills against institutional requirements.

All methodologies

AI & Intelligence

25 methodology-aware AI tools that understand your research context.

AI Research Coach

25 specialised tools — from literature gap analysis to viva preparation. Every response is grounded in your methodology, your RQs, and your current phase.

All methodologies

Quality Dashboard

Real-time assessment of research rigour across all dimensions. Completeness scoring, consistency checks, and traceability verification.

All methodologies

AI Conversations

Long-form research discussions with full context awareness. The AI remembers your methodology, your progress, and your previous conversations.

All methodologies

Workspace & Collaboration

Manage your research environment, invite collaborators, and export your work.

Workspace Settings

Configure your research workspace, methodology preferences, notification settings, and data export options.

All methodologies

Collaboration

Invite supervisors and peer reviewers with role-based access. Share progress, receive feedback, and maintain audit trails.

All methodologies

Export & Backup

Export your research data in multiple formats. Regular automated backups with encryption and version history.

All methodologies

Smart Notifications

Deadline reminders, phase transition alerts, and supervisor meeting preparation notifications. Configurable frequency and channels.

All methodologies

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