StudyUp: Online workshops on avoiding plagiarism and critical reasoning StudyUp sessions next week are as follows: In your own words: How to avoid plagiarism (What is considered plagiarism at university level, and techniques for explaining the ideas of authors using your own words): Tuesday 15 March: 7:30am, 12:00 noon, 7:00pm Critical reasoning: How to shift from description to analysis (Develop and refine your skills of polite scepticism and doubt. An introduction on how to critique other people’s arguments and strengthen your own): Wednesday 16 March: 7:30am, 12:00 noon, 7:00pm To participate, click on https://connect.massey.ac.nz/studyupktg about 5 or so minutes beforehand to check that...Read more
University study involves a lot of reading. Here are a few tips for how to read efficiently: Be active (don’t just run your eyes over the words on the page, try and think about and engage with what the author is saying) Have a well-defined aim...Read more
StudyUp sessions next week are as follows: Be in top form: Purpose and structure of essays (Key features of essay writing: the purpose and structure of essays, and the writing process.): Tuesday 8 March: 7:30am, 12:00 noon, 7:00pm ...Read more
Unfortunately due to some technical issues on Tuesday some students were unable to access the Hit the ground running session. Hopefully, we have now rectified the problems for future sessions, but to accommodate those who missed out, we are...Read more
Taking a little time to organise yourself will save you time and reduce your stress levels! Here are a few tips on how to get started. Wall planner Fill in important dates (assignment dates, tests, exams etc.) on a wall planner. ...Read more
StudyUp sessions next week are as follows: Hit the ground running (Starting Study: How to get going & Time management skills) Tuesday 1 March: 7:30am, 12:00 noon, 7:00pm Death by Textbook (Strategic Reading: what to read, how...Read more
Semester 1 starts on Monday 29th February. Before semester starts make sure you check the following: Enrolment: Go to MyMassey and log in and check you are enrolled on the right papers for Semester 1 and double semester papers. Contact...Read more
You’ll often find exams have a similar format in previous semesters, but they do sometimes change so check with your paper coordinator if you are unsure what format the exam will take this semester. Looking at past exams can aid your revision in...Read more
The thought of revising a whole course can be very daunting. To make it more approachable, it can be a good idea to break it down into smaller (more manageable) tasks. Here is one way to start breaking your revision down into smaller tasks: Make a...Read more
StudyUp sessions next week on exams are as follows: Preparation makes perfect: (Develop some memory skills to use for exam preparation): Tuesday 2 February: 7:30am and 12:00 noon Surviving the exam: (Strategies for getting through the exam and...Read more
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