Manuscript March: Writerly Idiosyncrasies
I hope my mother never reads this blog, because I’m about to share something embarrassing about her. At some point in each of her emails, my mum inevitably slips into […]
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 […]
New Training Format for 2015
You may have noticed that some of the research training courses offered by the University Postgraduate Centre this year are being run as webinars. This means that the information is delivered […]
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” […]
Are you in the last six months of completing your PhD at AUT? Would you like to share your experience?
I am conducting a study examining the experience of formative assessment (e.g. PGR9) and strict time frames for completion (i.e. usually 4 years full time) on the students experience of […]
Connect with other researchers
Have you checked out the Connect tab on Thesislink? This is a great place to engage with other researchers and look at new and ongoing research projects. Click the word […]
Travel Health in NZ Universities Survey
Students travel abroad for many reasons, for holidays, to do voluntary work, or for their study programme. Many international students also travel overseas to visit friends and family between semesters. […]
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.* […]
Managing the Postgraduate Journey
Starting out and keeping momentum is a challenge as a postgraduate. For some helpful ideas, check out this video clip:
AUT Appskill Yourself!
There are heaps of useful learning apps for students at university. The Student Learning Centre would like to know which ones are the best. Tell us which apps have made […]
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 […]