The Lighthouse

PhD writing skills workshops: Improving your thesis writing style

This popular series of workshops has been specially designed to support the writing development of higher research degree candidates at Massey University. The workshops are presented by learning advisors from the Centre for Learner Success who are experienced in supporting doctoral students through each stage of their writing process. In addition, there is a session facilitated by Massey University’s librarians that covers how to create and structure long documents, as well as tips on using Endnote.

This workshop is aimed at providing advice on how to improve your thesis writing. In particular, it covers:

• Typical thesis structure/s
• Mastering the 3 Cs: Clarity, conciseness, & coherence in your thesis writing
• Writing tips from supervisors and writing scholars

Register: Space is limited so please register here

Date: Wednesday June 17, 2026

Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm

Recordings: The workshops are broadcast live in Zoom and will be recorded on the day. The recordings will also made available shortly afterwards and accessible from Your Doctoral Journey Stream page. For those wanting access to the recording, but are not enrolled in the Stream page, please email learnersuccess@massey.ac.nz to request the recording link.

Register here to receive email reminders of upcoming sessions

Please prepare: So you can make the most of the session, please think about your main questions/concerns in relation to the workshop topic.

Not a PhD student? That’s okay. We welcome all students, especially Masters and other postgraduates who are seeking advice and support regarding academic writing standards.

Zoom support: Find out more information about this session, the StudyUp: Postgraduate workshop series and how to join a zoom call.

Please note: The timetable is subject to change.