
Week of August 25
- Mon 2511:00 AMAcademic Skills: Critical ThinkingEngage events
This workshop will cover the basics of what we mean by critical thinking and why it is important at university. We will look at academic arguments – how to evaluate them, and how to structure your own argument. Please RSVP to book your place.
Can’t attend a session? Check out our online resource with a short video Learning essentials: Critical thinking. If you have any questions, just Ask us. - Tue 261:00 PMPublishing your researchEngage events
Curious about the publishing process? Confused about where you should publish your research? Want to learn more about making your work Open Access?
Join our Publishing your research workshop for: an overview of the publishing process and peer review tips on deciding where to publish an introduction to Open Access publishing and Creative Commons licensing
Workshop full or can't make this time?
See our online resource: Publishing your research - Tue 265:30 PMAcademic Skills: Finding informationEngage events
This workshop covers effective search strategies for finding scholarly information. By the end of the workshop you will know: 1. what you need to search for 2. where you should search for it 3. how to get the best results Please RSVP to book your place.
Can’t attend a session? Check out our online resource with a short video Learning essentials: Finding information. If you have any questions, just Ask us. - Wed 2710:00 AMAcademic Skills: Essay WritingEngage events
This workshop covers strategies for planning and writing a well-structured essay. Effective introductions, paragraph construction and writing styles are addressed. Please RSVP to book your place.
Can’t attend a session? Check out our online resource with a short video Learning essentials: Essay writing. If you have any questions, just Ask us. - Wed 272:00 PMLanguage enrichment for doctoral candidatesEngage events
This workshop is for doctoral candidates.
This workshop will introduce you to the range of language resources available for developing your English language proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) during your Provisional Year. The workshop will also detail the process you need to follow to fulfil your English language goals.
You may find it helpful to bring your DELNA-related documentation to the workshop. To be sure of having a place at the workshop, please RSVP (register)! Please contact us at ele@auckland.ac.nz if you have any questions. - Fri 291:00 PMAcademic Skills: Paraphrasing, Summarising, and QuotingEngage events
This workshop will help you understand when it is appropriate to paraphrase, summarise and quote, and provide an opportunity to practice writing ideas from academic texts in your own words. Please RSVP to book your place.
Can’t attend a session? Check out our online resource, Academic Skills Video Series. If you have any questions, just Ask us.