{"id":1650,"date":"2026-09-14T06:52:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T17:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.massey.ac.nz\/thelighthouse\/?p=1650"},"modified":"2026-05-01T06:56:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:56:13","slug":"phd-writing-skills-workshops-writing-results-and-discussion-chapters-of-quantitative-research-based-theses-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.massey.ac.nz\/thelighthouse\/2026\/09\/14\/phd-writing-skills-workshops-writing-results-and-discussion-chapters-of-quantitative-research-based-theses-2\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD writing skills workshops: Writing results and discussion chapters of quantitative research-based theses\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>PhD writing skills workshops: Writing results and discussion chapters of quantitative research-based theses\u00a0<\/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>Similar to the previous workshop, in this session you will learn about what is involved in writing results and discussion chapters for\u00a0<strong>quantitative<\/strong>-based theses. In particular, it highlights:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create\u00a0critical discussion of results in relation to hypotheses and existing research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall chapter structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways to comment\u00a0on numerical data in tables and figures<\/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: Wednesday September 16, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong><strong>12:00 \u2013 1:30pm<\/strong><strong><\/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: Writing results and discussion chapters of quantitative research-based theses\u00a0 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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