Research Tools & Support

Stuck on your research, proposal or grant application? We get you unstuck.

From the first idea to the final report, Elowyn Technologies helps students, academics, NGOs, SACCOs, schools and businesses plan, fund, collect, analyze and present research that stands up to reviewers and funders.

Free first consultationConfidential handling of your dataAny field: education, finance, agriculture, health, business

The problems researchers face most, and how we solve them

Every card shows a common struggle and the help we offer. See yours? Ask us about it.

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Topic & problem statement

β€œI can’t narrow my topic or define the research problem.”

We help turn a broad idea into a clear, researchable problem.

  • Topic refinement and gap identification
  • Problem statement, objectives, questions, hypotheses
  • Conceptual and theoretical framework
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Literature review

β€œThere is too much to read and I don’t know what matters.”

Structured searching and synthesis, not just a list of summaries.

  • Database search strategy
  • Thematic synthesis and gap mapping
  • Reference management (Zotero, Mendeley)
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Proposal writing

β€œMy proposal keeps getting sent back for corrections.”

Thesis, dissertation and project proposals that meet institutional standards.

  • Chapters 1 to 3 development
  • Proposal review and defense preparation
  • Work plan and timeline (Gantt chart)
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Grant & funding applications

β€œI don’t know where to find funding or how to win it.”

Find the right funders and write applications that match their priorities.

  • Funder search and eligibility check
  • Concept notes and full applications
  • Budget, budget narrative and cover letters
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Research design & methodology

β€œI’m unsure which method fits my study.”

Choose and justify a design reviewers will accept.

  • Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods
  • Sampling and sample size calculation
  • Validity, reliability and limitations
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Questionnaires & instruments

β€œMy questions are unclear or my tool wasn’t validated.”

Well-built tools that collect usable data.

  • Survey, interview and focus group guides
  • Pilot testing and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha)
  • Translation to Kiswahili and local languages
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Data collection

β€œPaper forms are slow and full of errors.”

Mobile and online collection with clean, organized results.

  • KoBoToolbox / ODK and Google Forms setup
  • Enumerator training and field supervision
  • Offline collection and live monitoring
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Data analysis

β€œI have the data but don’t know how to analyze it.”

Correct tests, clear tables and plain-language interpretation.

  • SPSS, Stata, R, Python and Excel
  • Regression, ANOVA, chi-square, factor analysis
  • Qualitative coding in NVivo or Atlas.ti
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Charts, dashboards & infographics

β€œMy results look dull and hard to understand.”

Visuals that make findings easy to grasp.

  • Publication-ready charts and tables
  • Interactive dashboards for decision makers
  • Maps and infographics
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Report writing

β€œI can’t turn results into a convincing report.”

Findings, discussion, conclusions and recommendations written clearly.

  • Thesis chapters 4 and 5
  • Donor, project and evaluation reports
  • Executive summaries and policy briefs
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M&E, baseline & impact studies

β€œOur donor wants indicators and evidence of impact.”

Monitoring and evaluation set up from the start.

  • Logframe, theory of change, indicators
  • Baseline, midline and endline surveys
  • Impact and needs assessments
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Ethics, referencing & originality

β€œI’m worried about plagiarism, citations and approvals.”

Stay compliant and credible.

  • Ethics and NACOSTI application support
  • APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago formatting
  • Plagiarism and AI-text checks, paraphrasing guidance
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More ways we support your work

Publishing, presenting and building the tools your research needs.

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Journal publication

Journal selection, manuscript formatting, cover letters and responding to reviewers.

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Presentations & defense

Slides, posters, conference abstracts and mock defense practice.

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Editing & proofreading

Language, structure, consistency and formatting to your institution’s template.

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Custom research systems

Online survey portals, data management systems and analytics tools built for your study.

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Training & coaching

Workshops for teams and one-on-one coaching in SPSS, R, NVivo, proposal and grant writing.

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School & education research

Action research, learner performance studies and CBC/CBE evaluations.

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SACCO & business research

Market surveys, feasibility studies, member satisfaction and customer research.

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Agriculture research

Crop, climate and market studies supported by our Veronas Agriculture data approach.

How working with us goes

Simple, clear and on your timeline.

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Tell us your need

Call, WhatsApp or email with your topic, stage and deadline.

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Free consultation

We review your work and recommend exactly what will help.

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Agree scope and quote

You get a clear scope, timeline and price before we begin.

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Deliver and support

You receive the work, explanations and revisions until you are confident.

Questions researchers ask us

I only need help with one part. Can I hire you for that?

Yes. You can ask for one chapter, one analysis, one budget or the whole project.

Will my data and ideas stay confidential?

Yes. Your work and data are handled privately and are used only for your project.

Do you teach me, or only do the work?

Both. We explain methods and results so you can understand and defend your work yourself.

What if I have a tight deadline?

Tell us the date when you contact us. We will say honestly what can be done in that time.

Can you build a system for my study, such as an online survey or dashboard?

Yes. Custom software is what we do. We can build collection tools, databases and dashboards around your study.

Tell us what you are working on. We will tell you how we can help.

Your first consultation is free. Call or email us today with your topic, your stage and your deadline.

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