Has online learning modules created to help students and researchers with their research projects and learn research skills. It has courses on; Searching for information, conducting interviews, analysing data , Practical Data Management with R and many more. You will need to sign up for an account first (but access is free if you are an Otago student or staff member)
| SAGE Research Methods |
A research methods tool created to help researchers,and students with their research projects. The database links SAGE’s book, journal and reference content with search and discovery tools. Researchers can explore methods concepts to help them design research projects, understand particular methods or identify a new method, conduct their research, and write up their findings.
Thesis Information Library Guide. Essential information and advice for Postgraduates on the many stages of the thesis process, from planning to submitting. Including templates.
Postgraduate Introduction to Library Services and Resources Guide A comprehensive guide to the services and resources that the library has for Post Grads.
OUR Archive (There are many full text copies of recent theses in OUR Archive It can be useful to see how other students have written and formatted their thesis. To see recent Marine Science theses click here.
These Library Information Sessions are provided specifically for postgraduate students. All sessions will be held on a Tuesday at 10:30 via Zoom - check below for Semester 1 dates. For more information and to register book now via this link
| 9 April | 10:30 - 11:30 | Thesis Information | For new thesis students: covers preparation, copyright compliance, submitting, and depositing. |
| 16 April | 10:30 - 11:30 | Introduction to Effective Search Strategies |
Learn how to search recommended databases for relevant literature, and manage your results. |
| 23 April | 10:30 - 12 | Introduction to Research Data Management |
Make sense of the complexity around data storage, description, re-use and archiving. |
| 7 May | 10:30 - 12 | Introduction to Getting Published |
Practical tips for postgraduates. Learn how to develop a publishing strategy and identify the right journals for submission. |
| 21 May | 10:30 - 11:30 | Introduction to Researcher Profiles |
Building online profiles to promote your research, and yourself. |
| 11 June | 10:30 - 12 | Introduction to Research Impact & Metrics |
Understand tools that explain impact factors and ranking for what to read, and where to publish. |
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How to Structure a Thesis, Report or Paper by 
Writing your doctoral dissertation or thesis faster : a proven map to success by 
Survival Skills for Thesis and Dissertation Candidates by 
Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language by