Can You Work ‘Too Hard’ on a Thesis?
Achieving a masters or doctoral degree is supposed to be challenging. It should take a lot of time and intensive effort. That’s how you gain expertise, and that’s how you […]
Research
New Academic Writing Videos Available
AUT Library’s Postgraduate Learning Advisors have created a range of new videos on how to write your discussion and literature review sections, how to position your research, and tools for […]
Fake or ‘Hijacked’ Journal Invites (and How to Spot Them)
In a publish-or-perish world, academics are under immense pressure to find outlets for their papers. It can feel like an uphill battle to identify the right journals, write to their […]
‘Does Any of this Even Matter?’ Crises of Faith in Research
Every so often, during my masters & doctoral research, I’d have what (in retrospect) was a crisis of faith. I’d take a step back, think about my research as a […]
AUT Library Research Workshops Available Now
Did you know that AUT’s Library has a dedicated research support team? They’re offering a flurry of workshops for PG students in April-May, so now is a great to time […]
What to Expect when you Submit a Journal Article
Getting published as a research student can be a huge leg-up in your career. If you’re planning a future in academia, it’s one of the best ways to demonstrate your […]
Join our Group Writing Session
Got a ton of writing to do? In addition to the regular Monday morning Shut Up and Write! sessions, we’re holding a special one-off writing session this Thursday 15 April […]
Throwback Thursday: Beating Online Procrastination
This post first appeared on Thesislink in June 2018. I recently had a vivid flashback to my old routine when I was in the early stages of working on my […]
Apply Now for the May Postgraduate Writers Retreat
Do you need some quiet time and expert support to help you get through a period of intense writing? If so, you may like to apply for the next Graduate […]
Research Skills to Learn Early (That Pay Off Later!)
You know how financial advisors always claim that you should start saving at a young age? It’s easier said than done, but their theory is solid. Any savings account that […]
Throwback Thursday: Writing a Conference Abstract (Cheat Sheet)
This post first appeared on Thesislink in May 2018, and has been updated. If you’ve ever tried to write a conference abstract, you’ll know how intimidating the process can be. […]
The Value of Reading Other People’s Theses
It’s amazing how easy it is to write an entire masters or doctoral thesis without ever reading one. Think about it: no-one would ever expect an author to write a […]