Planning and writing assignments / dissertations / theses
Workshops
The workshops are run by Carole Acheson, Professional Practice Fellow, Student Learning Development.
Workshop topics
- Study skills for new postgraduate students
- Writing a dissertation / thesis
- Literature reviews
- Plagiarism and paraphrase
More information about the workshops
- Workshops are held once each semester
- Emails will be sent to Christchurch postgraduate students when workshop enrolment opens
- Email Amanda Clifford at postgrad.uoc@otago.ac.nz for more information
One-on-One sessions
- Email carole.acheson@otago.ac.nz for one-on-one appointments
Online resources
Presentations and public speaking
Workshops
This workshop is run by Carole Acheson, Professional Practice Fellow, Student Learning Development.
Workshop topic
- How to prepare and present oral presentations
More information about the workshops
- Workshops are held once each semester
- Emails will be sent to Christchurch postgraduate students when workshop enrolment opens
- Email Amanda Clifford at postgrad.uoc@otago.ac.nz for more information
One-on-one
- Email carole.acheson@otago.ac.nz for for one-on-one appointments
Referencing
Workshops
Endnote training is run by the Canterbury Medical Library
Workshop topic
- Unravelling EndNote
More information about the workshop
- Endnote training is run several times a year
- Details of training sessions at the Canterbury Medical Library
- Email referencecml.uoc@otago.ac.nz to enrol
One-on-one
- Email referencecml.uoc@otago.ac.nz for an appointment
Online resources
Formatting theses and assignments
Workshops
These workshops are run by ITS Training
Workshop topic
- Thesis formatting
More information about the workshop
- These workshops are held once ot twice each semester depending on demand
- For more information, email Amanda Clifford at postgrad.uoc@otago.ac.nz
- Visit the ITS Training page to see dates of upcoming training (select Christchurch from the drop down menu)
- Visit the ITS Training page for details about this course
Online resources
Statistical advice
Consultancy
Consultancy is available to students undertaking thesis or dissertation research.
More information about Biostatistics in Christchurch
- Which biostatistician you meet with depends on your department
- Departments of Medicine and Psychological Medicine should email chris.frampton@otago.ac.nz for an appointment
- All other departments should email Amanda Clifford at postgrad.uoc@otago.ac.nz for an appointment with either Dr John Pearson or Dr Jonathan Williman
- Biostatistics and Computational Biology Consultancy group
Workshops
These workshops are run by ITS Training
Workshop topics
- R
- SPSS
- Excel
More information about the workshop
- These workshops are held once ot twice each semester depending on demand
- Email Amanda Clifford at postgrad.uoc@otago.ac.nz for more information
- Visit the ITS Training page to see dates of upcoming training (select Christchurch from the drop down menu)
- Visit the ITS Training page for details about R
- Visit the ITS Training page for details about SPSS
- Visit the ITS Training page for details about Excel