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[Throwback Thursday] Research Etiquette for Newbies

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Anaise Irvine

This article by Dr Anaise Irvine first appeared on Thesislink in April 2017. When I first enrolled in my research degree and rocked up to my department, I was given […]

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How Much Participant ‘Voice’ Should You Include in Your Thesis?

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Anaise Irvine

When participants give up their time to share their views, thoughts, or experiences with you as a researcher – and especially where it takes some bravery, trust, or sacrifice for […]

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Getting Your First Publication

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 Anaise Irvine

How often have you heard the phrase ‘publish or perish’? It’s common advice for anyone planning a career as a researcher, and it can be a little intimidating. Perish, really? […]

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Throwback Thursday: When Your Brain is an Empty Space

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 Anaise Irvine

This post by Dr Anaise Irvine first appeared on Thesislink in April 2017. It has since been updated. In the years I spent writing my Masters and PhD theses, I […]

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Throwback Thursday: Journalling to Make Progress on Really Difficult Problems

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Anaise Irvine

This article first appeared on Thesislink in July 2020. I’ve been grappling with a Really Difficult Problem (RDP) on a project lately. You know the kind: necessary to deal with […]

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Best NZ Student Deals & Discounts for 2022

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Anaise Irvine

Postgraduate study: come for the learning, stay for the discounts! OK, maybe there are more important reasons to study. But look: we all know life as a student isn’t cheap. […]

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How to Navigate the Online AUT Postgraduate Research Symposium

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Anaise Irvine

The annual AUT Postgraduate Research Symposium is a highlight of the PG calendar here at AUT – a chance for our research students, supervisors, friends & whānau to come together […]

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So You’ve Been Asked to Revise Your Conference Abstract… Now What?

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Anaise Irvine

Sharing your research at a conference or symposium can open up a lot of doors professionally, and allow you to get your research out to the wider world. But there’s […]

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Is a Writing Group Right for You?

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Anaise Irvine

Some people are focused thesis-writers: the type that love to grab a mug of something hot and burrow down for a day of productive, distraction-free writing. They successfully ignore their […]

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Throwback Thursday: What to Expect at an Academic Job Interview

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Anaise Irvine

This post by Dr Anaise Irvine first appeared on Thesislink in July 2018. In 2021, academic job interviews may be conducted online; but many of the same principles for success […]

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Throwback Thursday: The Echo Chamber Effect

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 Anaise Irvine

This post first appeared on Thesislink in October 2017. In one of my thesis drafts, I wrote that most people would disapprove of the exploitation of marginalised groups. I didn’t […]

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5 Ways NOT to Construct an Argument

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 Anaise Irvine

Much of the skill of academic writing lies in constructing a strong argument. This means establishing, supporting, and defending a position. It means being persuasive. But the readers you have […]

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