Writing and publishing

Word Thesis Formatting
Explore the tools needed to format a thesis or dissertation, including thesis templates, use of styles, updating tables and graphics, and more. Book via Career Tools.

Literature Review: Organising and Writing
Discover strategies for writing your literature review and synthesising the literature into your thesis. Book via the Research Hub.

Preparing for your Doctoral Examination
Planning to submit your thesis within the next six months? Learn more about what you need to prepare for thesis submission and your final oral examination. Book via Wahapū. Doctoral candidates who do not have access to Wahapū can submit an expression of interest by completing the Doctoral Event Registration Form.

Publishing your Research
Learn about how to select a journal and the journal publishing/peer review process. Book via the Research Hub.

Other useful workshops:

• Pathways to Open Access @ UoA
• Raising your research profile
• Presenting Research with Academic Posters
• Presenting Research at Seminars, Events and Conferences
• Abstract Writing

A new thesis: where to begin?
Explore what makes a good thesis, how to overcome writer’s block, how to draft and edit your thesis, and more, by visiting the Postgraduate Skills Hub.

Writing and managing your thesis
Find out how to manage your time, get your thesis written, structure and organise your thesis, look at existing theses from a variety of disciplines, and learn about thesis with publication. Access this information via the Writing resource page.

Publishing your research
Here you will find resources to support you through all stages of the academic publishing cycle, including the publishing process, Open Access, researcher profiles and IDs, metrics, depositing your thesis and more. Learn more by visiting the University's Publishing Guide.

Discovery Profiles
Raise your profile as a researcher and subject matter expert by keeping your information up to date in Discovery Profiles.

Researcher profiles and IDs
Creating and maintaining professional online profiles can enhance your visibility, credibility and networking opportunities. Find out how to showcase your research achievements, connect with peers, and discover potential collaborators and funding opportunities, in the Researcher Profiles and IDs resource hub.

Third party editing and proofreading
Find out what is acceptable when you have your theses or dissertations scrutinised by third parties, including professional editors, by reading the Guidelines on Third Party Editing and Proofreading of Theses and Dissertations.