Join the AUT Research Writing Group
When writing is hard, daunting, lonely, or otherwise challenging, the support and encouragement of some fellow PG research writers can be just the thing to get your creative juices flowing. […]
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PG Workshops Coming Up in August
Welcome to August! It’s a good month to be a postgrad student at AUT. We have a huuuuuuge selection of workshops coming up, with a special focus on writing. Check […]
Apply to the August PG Write-Away
As winter drags on, it can feel difficult to keep the motivation up – especially if you’re overwhelmed with writing. Luckily, AUT research students have the opportunity to gather and […]
How Much Participant ‘Voice’ Should You Include in Your Thesis?
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 […]
Throwback Thursday: When Your Brain is an Empty Space
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 […]
Apply to the June PG Write-Away Day
Need a focused writing day? On June 17th, a group of AUT PG research students, along with support staff from the Graduate Research School and AUT Library, will descend on […]
Finding Turnitin in Canvas
Now that AUT has a shiny new learning management system (hi, Canvas!) we have a new home for Turnitin. As you may know, all theses and dissertations (except those presented […]
Kick Off 2022 by Joining the Research Writing Group
Whatever your writing goals for 2022, it’s easier to meet them with a good support network. At AUT, we’re fortunate to have a student-led Research Writing Group where you can […]
Is a Writing Group Right for You?
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 […]
Reminder: Applications Closing Soon for November Writers’ Retreat
This post was first published on 17 August as “Get your Applications in for our November Writers’ Retreat: It’ll be a real treat”. Republishing as you may not have had […]
Get Your Applications in for our November Writers’ Retreat: It’ll be a Real Treat
Setting aside dedicated time for writing can be hugely beneficial in terms of productivity and can give your momentum a boost as well if you are involved in a big […]
5 Ways NOT to Construct an Argument
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 […]