Breaking the task of writing an assignment down into smaller more manageable tasks makes writing assignments less daunting and more approachable. Here are some suggestions for how you might start to break down the tasks. 1. Plan 1.1 Set aside some time to read and analyse the assignment instructions and make sure you’ve fully understood the question. 1.2 Think about how you will answer the question, for instance write out your thesis statement for essays. the answer might change as you read more. But it helps you approach the topic if you have an answer in mind. 1.3 Write a plan – write a sentence or two indicating the topic of each paragraph 2. Research 2.1 Read and make notes on the relevant study materials...Read more
Friday, July 24, 12.00–1.00pm SSLB2, Turitea, Manawatu Campus In this seminar, a panel of Massey staff and students will meet to discuss how to form a productive working relationship with your research supervisor. Bring along your...Read more
Date and time: Wednesday, July 22, 12.30 – 2.00pm Venue: STCNT 2.19A (2nd floor, Student Centre, Turitea campus) No advance bookings are required but please turn up 5 minutes early in order to register for the session. This is an interactive...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 21st July 7:30am Tuesday 21st July 12noon Wednesday...Read more
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...Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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