Academic support for University of Otago, Christchurch postgraduate students

• Planning and writing assignments / dissertations / theses
• Presentations and public speaking
• Referencing
• Formatting theses and assignments
• Statistical advice

Planning and writing assignments / dissertations / theses

Workshops

The workshops are run by Carole Acheson, Professional Practice Fellow, Student Learning Development.

Workshops topics

• Study skills for new postgraduate students
• Writing a dissertation / thesis
• Literature reviews
• Plagiarism and paraphrase
• Formal English
• Punctuation

More information about the workshops

• Workshops are held once each semester
• Emails will be sent to Christchurch postgraduate students when workshop enrolment opens
• Email stephen.sharp@otago.ac.nz for more information

One-on-One sessions

• Email carole.acheson@otago.ac.nz for one-on-one appointments

Online resources

• Resources and study guides on writing assignments and literature reviews, critical reflection, improving written English, etc

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Presentations and public speaking

Workshops

This workshop is run by Carole Acheson, Professional Practice Fellow, Student Learning Development.

Workshops 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 stephen.sharp@otago.ac.nz for more information

One-on-one

• Email carole.acheson@otago.ac.nz for for one-on-one appointments

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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

• Endnote online videos
• Citation style and tutorials

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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
• Email stephen.sharp@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 this course

Online resources

• Workshop videos

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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 stephen.sharp@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 stephen.sharp@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

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