{"id":1643,"date":"2026-06-15T06:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T17:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.massey.ac.nz\/thelighthouse\/?p=1643"},"modified":"2026-05-01T06:43:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:43:43","slug":"phd-writing-skills-workshops-improving-your-thesis-writing-style-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.massey.ac.nz\/thelighthouse\/2026\/06\/15\/phd-writing-skills-workshops-improving-your-thesis-writing-style-2\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD writing skills workshops: Improving your thesis writing style"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>PhD writing skills workshops: Improving your thesis writing style<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This popular series of workshops has been specially designed to support the writing development of higher research degree candidates at Massey University. The workshops are presented by learning advisors from the Centre for Learner Success who are experienced in supporting doctoral students through each stage of their writing process. In addition, there is a session facilitated by Massey University\u2019s librarians that covers how to create and structure long documents, as well as tips on using Endnote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This workshop is aimed at&nbsp;providing&nbsp;advice on how to improve your thesis writing. In particular, it&nbsp;covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typical thesis structure\/s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mastering the 3 Cs: Clarity, conciseness, &amp; coherence in your thesis writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing tips from supervisors and writing scholars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Register: <\/strong>Space is limited so please register <a href=\"https:\/\/massey-nz.libcal.com\/event\/5868936\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> <strong>Wednesday June 17, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time: 12:00 \u2013 1:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Recordings:<\/em><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>The workshops are broadcast live in Zoom and will&nbsp;be recorded on the day. The recordings will also made available shortly afterwards&nbsp;and accessible from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stream.massey.ac.nz\/course\/view.php?id=49427\">Your Doctoral Journey<\/a>&nbsp;Stream page. For those wanting access to the recording, but are not enrolled in the Stream page, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/learnersuccess@massey.ac.nz\/\">learnersuccess@massey.ac.nz&nbsp;<\/a>to request the recording link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/massey-nz.libcal.com\/calendar?cid=11023&amp;t=g&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=11023&amp;inc=0\"><strong>Register here<\/strong><\/a> to receive email reminders of upcoming sessions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Please prepare<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em> So you can make the most of the session, please think about your main questions\/concerns in relation to the workshop topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Not a PhD student?<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;That\u2019s okay. We welcome all students, especially Masters and other postgraduates who are seeking advice and support regarding academic writing standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Zoom support<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em>&nbsp;Find out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/owll.massey.ac.nz\/about-OWLL\/pgs.php\">more information<\/a>&nbsp;about this session, the StudyUp: Postgraduate workshop series and how to join a zoom call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: The timetable is subject to change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PhD writing skills workshops: Improving your thesis writing style This popular series of workshops has been specially designed to support the writing development of higher research degree candidates at Massey University. 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