Online resources for graduate research students
These online resources are for postgraduate research students. Check back as we add more to the section.
Online resources
Videos
We have collated videos that will help you below
- Getting started with writing
- Managing PG reading
- Organising Ideas for Writing
- Tips for academic writing
- Writing abstracts for theses and dissertations
- Writing introduction sections in a thesis
- Writing conclusion sections in a thesis
- Bringing in past research in a review of literature
Helpful links
Webinars
Offered by external providers
Offered internally
- Getting started with writing – multiple sessions available
- Positioning your research area: How do other research writers do it? – multiple sessions available
- Tools for editing your writing – multiple sessions available
- Using points of view in literature to develop your argument – multiple sessions available
- Writing Discussion sections – multiple sessions available
- Writing introduction and conclusion sections – multiple sessions available
- Writing Literature review sections – multiple sessions available
For all of the webinars listed above provided by AUT’s Academic Writing Advisors:
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
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!
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.
You 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
- NVivo from Start to Finish
- NVivo Project Health Check
- NVivo Showcase
- Tips for Data Analysis
Helpful links
Workshops
Offered by external providers
Offered internally
You 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:
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.
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:
Workshops
Videos
- Organising Ideas Tips and Tricks for Researchers
- PG tips
- Planning your Development as a Researcher
- Support Services for research students - The Graduate Research School
- The Research Question
- Tips & Tricks for Literature Reviews
- You and your supervisor(s): making it a positive experience
Helpful links
Videos
We have collated videos that will help you below:
- Communicating Complex Research
- Creating a Short Slick Presentation
- Doing presentations (playlist of 5 videos)
- Giving Online Presentations
- Managing the Emotions of a Research Presentation
- Using your voice in presentations
- Presentation Skills for your Doctoral Oral Examination
- Presentation Skills for your Research Proposal for your Confirmation of Candidature (PGR9)
Videos
We have collated videos that will help you below:
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.
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
- Advanced Searching for Postgraduates – multiple sessions available
- EndNote for Researchers – multiple sessions available
Webinar recordings
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
- Planning your Development as a Researcher
- Presentation Skills for your Doctoral Oral Examination
- Presentation Skills for your Research Proposal for your Confirmation of Candidature (PGR9)
Resource
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
Postgraduate Student Support
Please get in touch with Emiliana at the Student Hub to access our student support services and advice. Please email: emiliana.faapoi@aut.ac.nz to book an appointment.
Wellness Toolkit sessions for postgraduate students
These sessions will enable you to build your own “wellness toolkit” to enhance resilience and wellbeing. They are monthly opportunities to meet with other postgraduates for discussions facilitated by a mental health advisor/counsellor with in-person and online attendance options.
Videos
We have collated videos that will help you below:
You 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.
Contact us
Graduate Research School
+64 9 921 9907
grs@aut.ac.nz
City Campus: Level 5, WU Building