Online resources for graduate research students

Workshops

• Online training sessions on Academic Writing

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below

• Getting started with writing
• Managing PG reading
• Tips for academic writing
• Writing abstracts for theses and dissertations

Webinars

Before the webinar starts, please use the guide below to set up your computer so that you can join the webinar through Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. Teaching slides will be emailed to attendees after the webinar.

Library online classes via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra - Guide for students

• Getting Started with Writing - multiple sessions available
• Focus on writing: Clearly organising content across your thesis - 26 May
• Positioning your research area: How do other research writers do it? - multiple sessions available
• Tools for editing your writing - multiple sessions available
• Writing introduction and conclusion sections - multiple sessions available
• Writing Discussion sections - multiple sessions available
• Writing Literature review sections - multiple sessions available

Shut Up and Write: Zoom sessions

Writing from home can seem daunting and hard to make good progress. Fortunately, AUT’s SUAW sessions are now available via Zoom.

These sessions are a chance to dedicate some focused time to working on your writing (literally Shut Up and Write) and hold yourself accountable for your work. You can work on anything writing related, so long as you work!

More about Shut Up and Write

You also have access to LinkedIn Learning by clicking 'sign in' on the main page and choosing 'Sign in with your organization portal' from the page that appears. You'll be prompted to enter the aut.ac.nz website address, enter your AUT email address, and log in with your AUT student login and password.

Instructional videos through LinkedIn Learning

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below:

• Interviewing Skills for Qualitative Researchers
• Is NVivo for You A Brief Tour
• NVivo for Literature Reviews (Webinar)
• NVivo from Start to Finish
• NVivo Project Health Check
• NVivo Showcase
• Tips for Data Analysis

Workshops

• Online training sessions on Data Analysis

Register to attend the following upcoming workshops by Zoom:

• Writing Up Qualitative Research - 28 May

You also have access to LinkedIn Learning by clicking 'sign in' on the main page and choosing 'Sign in with your organization portal' from the page that appears. You'll be prompted to enter the aut.ac.nz website address, enter your AUT email address, and log in with your AUT student login and password.

Instructional videos through LinkedIn Learning

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below:

• What NZ Employers Want

Useful links

Access comprehensive information about research ethics, including current forms on the AUT website. Of particular note, there is a decision tree to help you work through whether you need ethics approval or not.

• AUT Research Ethics website
• Ethics approval decision tree

Workshops

Register to attend the following upcoming workshops currently available through Zoom:

• Fine Tuning your Ethics Application Draft - 28 May 2020

Scholarships Database and the AUT Scholarships Office

Visit the AUT Scholarships Database for scholarship information and application forms; this is updated on a daily basis. New scholarships are listed regularly in this database and currently well over 240 schemes are listed. Although a search engine is available it is important not to limit your search too far – start broad and narrow it down if there are many opportunities that aren’t relevant. If you are applying over the next few weeks do remember to read the essential tips document.

• Essential Tips when Applying for Scholarships
• AUT Scholarships Database
• AUT Scholarships Office on Facebook

If you would like advice about postgraduate scholarships, please contact the Scholarships Office, on Phone: +64 9 921 9837 or email scholars@aut.ac.nz

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below:

• Postgraduate and Research Scholarship Funding

Workshop

• What Funding is Available and How Can I Apply - 21 May

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below:

• Communicating Complex Research
• Creating a Short Slick Presentation
• Giving Online Presentations
• Managing the Emotions of a Research Presentation
• Presentation Skills for your Doctoral Oral Examination
• Presentation Skills for your Research Proposal for your Confirmation of Candidature (PGR9)

Workshops

• Presentation Skills - Three Minute Thesis Competition - 25 May
• Presentation Skills - Conference Tips - 27 May

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below:

• Writing an abstract for a conference or symposium

Keep up-to-date with your reading using the AUT Library‘s online collections

Liaison librarians

Your liaison librarians are online. Feel free to contact them by email. You can also make an appointment with your liaison librarian for an online consultation using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Liaison librarian services

Library subject guides and research guides

Remember that Library subject guides and research guides are online 24/7.

Subject and research guides online

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below:

• APA 7 referencing
• Reference Management Made Easy
• Using EndNote for AUT students and staff (YouTube playlist)
• EndNote videos on Panopto

Webinars

• EndNote Essentials - multiple sessions available
• Researcher IDs and Profiles - 25 May
• APA Referencing - multiple sessions available

Webinar recordings

• Webinar recordings and handouts

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below:

• Preparing for your Doctoral Oral Examination
• Mapping the Doctoral Research Path
• An AUT Student’s Experience in the Doctoral Oral Examination

Resource

• Postgraduate Handbook

AUT offers a range of support services to help you through this challenging situation, including counselling services and ways to stay connected while you're studying from home.

How to stay well and connected

Talk to us about your wellbeing

Are you feeling overwhelmed with your postgraduate studies and various demands of life? Do you need to talk to someone? Email Emiliana and she will get in touch with you: emiliana.faapoi@aut.ac.nz

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below:

• Free Ten Time-Saving Features in Microsoft Word webinar recording

You also have access to LinkedIn Learning by clicking 'sign in' on the main page and choosing 'Sign in with your organization portal' from the page that appears. You'll be prompted to enter the aut.ac.nz website address, enter your AUT email address, and log in with your AUT student login and password.

Instructional videos through LinkedIn Learning

Videos

We have collated videos that will help you below:

• Organising Ideas Tips and Tricks for Researchers
• PG tips
• The Research Question
• Tips & Tricks for Literature Reviews
• You and your supervisor(s): making it a positive experience

Workshops

• From PhD to Entrepreneur - 26 to 28 May 2020

Stay connected: Coffee with Annalise

If you have any questions related to research support, or you just want company to chat about your day over coffee, organise a time to chat with GRS staff member Annalise Davidson. Email annalise.davidson@aut.ac.nz to book your chat now.

Māoritanga - our culture is what connects us

The Office of Maori Advancement is forming a community to help our whānau build a greater understanding of Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Their online social platform will provide a space for exploration and learning new perspectives - and how to incorporate them into your studies, professional and personal life.

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