StudyUp sessions next week are as follows: Don’t shout, just argue: Refining the thesis statement and perfecting those paragraphs Tuesday 4th August 7:30am Tuesday 4th August 12noon Wednesday 5th August 7pm Say what? How to...Read more
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Tips for writing a clear thesis statement
August 6, 2015
A clear thesis statement should usually drive an essay. Here are some tips for writing a clear thesis statement: 1. Turn the question into your thesis statement (e.g. if the question is “How can schools make the best use of information technology in the classroom?” Your thesis statement could read “Schools can make the best use of information technology in the classroom by…. 2. Structure your thesis statement (and thus your essay) in the same way as the question. For example, if the essay question has three parts give your thesis statement two parts. For instance, if the question is: Discuss the effects of destructive organisational leadership on individuals, organisations and society. The thesis statement could be: “In...Read more
A couple of techniques for paraphrasing
July 29, 2015
Paraphrasing is an important study skill. Learning to put things in your own words will help you understand and remember the topic as well as write better notes and essays. Paraphrasing gets easier with practice. Here are a couple of techniques you...Read more
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 28th July...Read more
Some tips on approaching and planning your assignments
July 23, 2015
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...Read more
Postgraduate Seminar: Managing Your Supervisor
July 17, 2015
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
Postgraduate Workshop: Referring to literature: referencing, paraphrasing, and finding your own ‘voice’.
July 17, 2015
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
