Writing Toolbox
Author: Jule Kunkel As I was going into my toolbox for some inspiration on words, I thought this toolbox might be beneficial to the other students as well? Cheers, Jule
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The Importance of a Critical Friend
Author: Nikki Mandow Discussions at this retreat have reminded me about the importance of a critical friend. My post-grad experience has tended to be one of frustrating aloneness with my […]
Improve your Writing Ability
Author: Abhimanyu Singh Garhwal This is an online freely available 8 week course by Stanford University US for improving your writing ability: https://class.stanford.edu/courses/Medicine/SciWrite/Fall2013/about. be happy Abhimanyu
Useful Guide in Writing your Thesis
Author: Freddie Mbuba Hi All, Attached find the manual – by Chad Perry – is very useful as a guide in writing your Thesis. It answers the question: How should […]
Helpful Information for your Literature Review
Author: Collins Timire Hi colleagues, I thought the attached doc may be useful for those still working on their lit reviews. The doc explains the matrix method for organizing and […]
AUT Postgraduate Research Writers’ Retreat
Author: Dr Jennie Billot We’re in the middle of the writers’ retreat up at Long Bay. There are 22 of us all working on writing, writing, writing….. The most amazing […]
Planning your PhD
Author: Julia Hallas, Doctoral Candidate It’s a new year, so it’s time for a new plan Where do you want to be with your PhD by December 2014? If your […]
Planning or preparation? Which is best?
Author: Dr. Jennie Billot Now that we are into the second month of the year, it may be the right time to check that you are back on track with […]
Tips for keeping your research alive over the holidays!
Author: Professor Marion Jones We have come through 2013 with many postgraduate students completing their studies successfully, making a significant contribution to knowledge in their areas of practice and have […]
Academic Writing – Useful Expressions
It’s getting close to the end of the year and there’s a lot going on. Amidst this rush you may still want to finish that draft or paper. So if […]
Ways of using your voice in writing
If you have wondered about writing in the first person (‘I’) check out this post: http://patthomson.wordpress.com/2013/07/25/should-i-write-as-an-i/ and writing with authority try this link: http://thesiswhisperer.com/2013/07/03/how-to-create-authoritative-voice-in-your-writing/
Why Your Research Question Deserves Pride of Place
Author: Dr Lyn Lavery, Director, Academic Consulting (www.academic-consulting.co.nz) Research questions (RQs) are a central part of the research process. They should be clear, researchable, and connect with theory/research (Bryman & Bell, […]