StudyUp sessions this week are as follows: Preparation makes perfect: Develop some memory skills to use for exam Weds 19th October 7:30am Weds 19th October 12:00pm Weds 19th October 7:00 pm Surviving the exam: Strategies for getting through the exam and answering different types of questions Thurs 20th October 7:30am Thurs 20th October 12:00pm Thurs 20th October 7:00pm These are half-hour online sessions. To watch or participate, click on this link (https://connect.massey.ac.nz/studyupktg) about 5 or so minutes beforehand to check that everything is working (if not then run adobe’s pre-flight check before logging in then run the sound check for Adobe Connect once you’ve logged in). If you enter as a guest...Read more
Referencing software like Endnote can help with your referencing. Endnote is free for Massey students. Endnote can save you time as it does a lot of the formatting for you and saves time typing (you can just click and download references). ...Read more
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Starting a sentence with words like they, this, or these can be unclear because it is not obvious what they, this, or these is referring to. So, it can be a good idea to use a recap word or phrase (that recaps the meaning of what is being referred...Read more
Being concerned about plagiarism is not uncommon. To reduce this concern there are several ways of ensuring you avoid accidental plagiarism. Take good notes, i.e. clearly indicate where you’ve got the information from by including full...Read more
You need to provide a reference when: You use information (arguments, ideas, words, theories etc.) from an outside source (such as book or journal). You quote, i.e. use the exact words You paraphrase, i.e. put someone else’s ideas in your own...Read more
Writing Consultants can answer your questions about academic writing and study skills or give you feedback on your assignment’s structure, focus, paragraph structure, flow, presentation, use of sources, and referencing. No appointment needed...Read more
For an essay conclusion, it is usually it is best to structure it as follows: Recap your answer to the question (i.e. the thesis statement Summarise the essay’s main/key arguments/points Outline the significance of you conclusion/the...Read more
StudyUp sessions this week are as follows: Writing tips: Short, sharp, and to the point – Developing a good academic writing style. Covers writing tips, avoiding sentence trouble, and saying what you mean. Also presents useful editing...Read more
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