StudyUp (an online workshop series designed to help enhance students’ academic writing and study skills) sessions this week: How to manage your time: Learn time management skills to get on top of your studies Wednesday 19 July 7:30am...Read more
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StudyUp (an online workshop series designed to help enhance students’ academic writing and study skills) sessions this week: How to avoid plagiarism: Learn what plagiarism is, why and how students get in trouble for it and how to use ideas or quotes from your research effectively Wednesday 26 July 7:30am, 12:00pm, and 7:00pm How to construct a paragraph Learn how to structure paragraphs effectively Thursday 27 July 7:30am, 12:00pm, and 7:00pm Students can participate in these half hour online sessions via laptop, iPad or smartphone by logging in at https://connect.massey.ac.nz/studyupktg For more info go to: http://owll.massey.ac.nz/about-OWLL/studyup.php...Read more
Some time management tips
July 14, 2017
Semester 2 starts on Monday. So, now’s a good time to get organised. Here are a few tips: Write down all your dates Find out all the important dates (assignment due dates, quizzes, exams etc.) Plan your study Make up a study plan. Start by...Read more
StudyUp: Online workshops on improving your memory and referencing (including APA style)
March 20, 2017
StudyUp sessions this week are as follows: How to improve your memory: Learn strategies to store and recall sets of information for exams and everyday life WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH 7:30AM 12:00PM 7:00PM How to reference: Learn how to format...Read more
Ways to avoid plagiarism
March 17, 2017
Concerns about plagiarism are common, especially among new students. There are a couple of measures you can take to ensure you don’t accidentally plagiarise. The first is to take good notes. When taking notes make sure you...Read more
StudyUp sessions this week are as follows: How to write an essay: Learn how to structure, plan, write and review an essay which presents a credible and evidence-based argument WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH 7:30AM 12:00PM 7:00PM How to do critical...Read more
Distance students: Get connected
March 10, 2017
Studying by distance can be isolating. It can help to get connected to an online learning community. Online discussion forums can be a good place to check your understanding and develop your ideas. If you’d like to get in touch...Read more
StudyUp sessions this week are as follows: How to avoid plagiarism: Learn what plagiarism is, why and how students get in trouble for it and how to use ideas or quotes from your research effectively Wednesday 8...Read more
Set some goals and get motivated
March 3, 2017
Setting goals can help motivate you. Start by setting some long-term goals (e.g. achieving the qualifications you need for your dream job). Next, set some medium-term goals (such as completing all your semester 1 papers). Finally, set...Read more
StudyUp: Online workshops on time management and reading effectively
February 27, 2017
StudyUp sessions this week are as follows: How to manage your time: Learn time management skills WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH 7:30AM 12:00PM 7:00PM How to read effectively for study: Learn strategies to make your reading more efficient and...Read more
