Manuscript March: The Drama of the First Draft
What is a first draft? Maybe you’ve already produced one, maybe you’re working towards it, or maybe you’re thinking about how to start. But what is it, exactly? Is a […]
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Manuscript March: If My Thesis Were a… Film Genre!
It’s Friday! Time to ease back a bit and let off a little steam. So gather ’round, thesis-writers, and let’s play a game. It’s called “If My Thesis Were A” […]
Manuscript March: Should We Write While We Read?
At primary school, you learn the “three Rs” – reading, writing, and arithmetic. I always thought that saying was deeply ironic. In order for those to be three Rs, you […]
Manuscript March
Another academic year is underway, and to kick us into work mode, ThesisLink is all about writing this month. That’s right, it’s Manuscript March! Because everything is better with alliteration.* […]
AUT Staff Writing Group for Publication
Are you an AUT staff member wanting to get work published? Would you like the opportunity to have colleagues read and provide feed-back on your workin progress? You may also […]
Wise Words
Here are some wise words from a postgraduate student who has successfully completed her MA: There’s a common understanding in research degrees that there is a time for reading, a […]
Need a transcribing app?
Author: Julia Hallas, Doctoral Candidate Recently I’ve started gathering data for my study. Due to the time factor, I decided not to transcribe my own focus group sessions and interview […]
Reference Management Systems
Penn State University Libraries have put together a chart on three popular reference management systems which might help you decide on using such a tool, and which one is right […]
Will you meet your end of year goals?
Author: Julia Hallas, Doctoral Candidate For me, the last day of the study year is the 19th of December. After that, I plan to spend three weeks at the beach […]
Tips and strategies for creating that winning Academic/Research CV
Applying for a job? If so, you are probably thinking of putting together a CV. Check out this video clip to get some advice on what’s important in a CV […]
Apply to attend the next Postgraduate Writers’ Retreat
We invite all postgraduate research students at AUT who want dedicated writing time to apply to attend the upcoming four day Writer’s Retreat held at Vaughan Park, Long Bay, Auckland […]
Transcribing?
Author: Dr Jennie Billot There is a great temptation to have a transcriber work on your interviews, after all they are experts aren’t they? Yes, BUT…. Getting very familiar with […]