StudyUp sessions this week are as follows: Hit the ground running (Starting study: how to get going and time management skills.): Tuesday 14th July 7:30am Tuesday 14th July 12noon Wednesday 15th July 7pm Death by textbook: (Strategic...Read more
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To help you get the most out of reading, try and engage actively with the text (rather than just running your eyes over the text!). 1. Make sure you have a clear purpose – Think about why you’re reading the article and what you want to get out of it 2. Try and make predictions about what the author will say -From what you know about the author/theory already think about what the author might be expected to say, how would they respond to objections? 3. Where possible link back to what you know about the topic or related topics/theories – Think about possible links to your existing knowledge or experience. 4. Try and question the author – Can you think of any objections to what the author is saying? If so what. If...Read more
Need help studying? StudyUp (an online workshop series) can enhance your writing and study skills.
July 9, 2015
StudyUp: Knowledge to go is an online workshop series designed to help enhance your writing and study skills. Boost your time management, strategic reading, and assignment writing skills. You can also learn more about critical reasoning and expand...Read more
Time to get organised!
July 6, 2015
Semester 2 starts in a week. So, this is a great time to start getting organised. Here are a few things you can do to get yourself organised: 1. Get a wall planner Fill in any important dates (exams, assignment due dates etc.) 2. Fill in a...Read more
Best of Academic Q+A, Part 2
June 16, 2014
Last week we covered student questions about assignments and exams. This week we address the top referencing questions from the Academic Q+A forum. (more…)...Read more
Best of Academic Q+A, Part 1
June 13, 2014
At Massey University’s Academic Q+A we answer questions about study, assignment writing, referencing, and exams – more than 500 in the past semester. (more…)...Read more
On Jargon
April 1, 2014
“The original machine had a base plate of pre-famulated amulite surmounted by a malleable logarithmic casing in such a way that the two spurving bearings were in a direct line with the panametric fan.” (more…)...Read more
2014 study workshops
February 21, 2014
The Centres for Teaching and Learning are running study workshops again in 2014. (more…)...Read more
Best of 2013
January 16, 2014
In 2013, we linked to over 200 articles via Twitter. These articles included great advice on university-level reading, writing, presenting, thesis study, referencing, grammar, and more from around the world. (more…)...Read more
Backups: The Designated Survivor
October 18, 2013
In the United States, when the president, vice-president, and cabinet all gather together, one person has to be absent. That person is the designated survivor. (more…)...Read more
