Study tips and techniques

Get tips and techniques to help you prepare for your studies, research effectively, write assignments, reference correctly and get prepared for exams.

• Get ready for learning

  Get ready for learning with these tips on how to get started, make a plan, and set goals to stay on track.

• Study skills

  Strategies and skills to help with your studies, including how to research, and evaluate the information you find.

• Assignments

  Tips to get you started on your assignment, including understand the assignment topic, make a plan, academic writing and formatting.

• Get help with academic writing and research skills

  If you need help to improve your academic writing and research skills, or with general study skills, our Library and Learning Centre, Te Whare Pukapuka Wāhanga Whakapakari Ako, team are here to help.

• Referencing

  Find out why you need to reference and how to use APA referencing and avoid plagiarism.

• Exam study

  Make a start on your exam study with these strategies on how to prepare, and plan your study and time in an exam.