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Post Graduate Health & Nursing: Writing, Presentation, Publishing & Support

While the research and referencing is a big part of the process, you will also want to ensure that it is well written, well presented and not infringing any copyright regulations.

If you are going to be publishing your work and continuing to work within the research realm, you will also want to consider publication options, your research impact, researcher profiles and more.

The Library, Te Puna Ako, School of Graduate Research, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori office, and others are here to help you on your journey.

Formatting & Submitting Your Thesis

While your librarians can help you with the research, referencing, copyright, data management and publishing of your research, we can't write it for you. However, we do have a range of guides to help you with the layout and formatting of your work.

The eTuts team can also help you with troubleshooting any technical formatting issues you may have in Word.

Third Party Copyright

Quoting substantial passages of other people's work and reproducing individual works such as photographs, maps and tables requires permission to be obtained from the copyright owners of these works. At the time of submitting your digital thesis you will be asked to agree to the following statement:

I declare that this thesis is my own original work and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it does not:

  • Breach copyright or other intellectual property rights of a third party.
  • Contain material previously published or written by a third party, except where this is appropriately cited through full and accurate referencing.
  • Contain material which to a substantial extent has been accepted for the qualification of any other degree or diploma of a university or other institution of higher learning.
  • Contain substantial portions of third party copyright material, including but not limited to charts, diagrams, graphs, photographs or maps, or in instances where it does, I have obtained permission to use such material and allow it to be made accessible worldwide via the Internet.

Any queries regarding Copyright should be addressed in the first instance to, Jennifer Campion (email copyright@waikato.ac.nz). 

Publishing and Research profiles

Our Open Research Team can help you with various aspects of publishing your research such as:

  • Research Data Management and Māori/Indigenous Data Sovereignty
    • Research Data Management is the handling of research data throughout the research lifecycle, from conception, collection and ethical considerations through to storage, access and sharing, publication and potential reuse.
    • As Māori/Indigenous data sovereignty perceives data as being subject to the laws of the nation in which it is collected and stored, best practice is to store Māori data locally here in Aotearoa New Zealand.  
  • Research Impact
    • Research impact refers to how a piece of research has contributed to the world. It can be measured on a number of levels, including personal (based on the author), article (where you have published in a journal), and journal (for informing publishing strategy). Measuring and demonstrating impact can be helpful for preparing funding and promotion applications, academic CVs and research assessment activities. It is becoming increasingly important for funders that the impact of research can be planned for, tracked, and demonstrated.
  • Publishing your Research
    • A publishing strategy should be part of the research planning process. Consider your goals for the research first. The choices you make around publishing will affect who the research reaches, how quickly it is made available and potentially what kind of impact it will have. 

For more information click the links below or email library@waikato.ac.nz

Nga Tauira Māori

Writing in Te Reo Māori

Did you know that you are welcome to write your assignments and research in te reo Māori?  For more information, take a look at the University's Policy on the Use of Māori for Assessment.

 

Postgraduate Support Networks

The University of Waikato provides two support programs for any tauira Māori studying at postgraduate level: 

  • Te Toi o Matariki for those of you are considering or currently working towards an Honours, Postgraduate or Master's degree.
  • MAI ki Waikato for enrolled and prospective Māori and Indigenous Doctoral students across Aotearoa.

These programs aim to provide a supportive and nurturing community for you to connect with fellow students, researchers, scholars and support staff by running:

  • Four weeklong writing retreats throughout the year.
  • Monthly writing days
  • Monthly 'Kokonga Kawhe' catch ups to kōrero and connect with other postgrad Māori scholars & academic experts
  • Opportunities to participate in the annual Tukuna Kia Rere 3MK Competition
  • Support to attend the annual MAI Hui-a-tau Māori PhD Scholars Conference
  • Funding support to attend other conferences throughout the year
  • A supportive network and whānau providing pastoral care and invaluable connections throughout your higher education journey

For more information contact the coordinator for these programs Reina Daji, Kaiwhakahaere Hōtaka reina.daji@waikato.ac.nz

University Support Organisations

Student Learning - Can help with a range of skills and resources including:

  • Academic and Study Skills
  • Resources for English language learners
  • Academic Integrity
  • Online Learning
  • Technology support

Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research - Assists students and their supervisors on their research journey by providing support from enrolment to thesis submission:

  • Administrative support
  • Information on procedures and requirements
  • Workshops designed to hone research and communication skills.

Accessibility Services - Support students with impairments to be successful in their studies

  • Sensory impairment – Vision, hearing
  • Physical impairment – Head injury, mobility, speech
  • Specific Learning Disability – Dyslexia, dyscalculia, Asperger’s and Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Mental health – Anxiety, depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Temporary impairment – Injuries, Occupational Overuse Syndrome

Student Health - Offers a holistic support based on Mason Durie's Te Whare Tapa Whā model of practice. Their services include:

  • GP services
  • Mental health nurses 
  • Counsellors
  • Violence prevention
  • Health promotions
  • Chaplaincy 

Waikato Students' Union (WSU) are an independent voice for students and a great place to go to get involved in university activities, they can help with a wide range of issues you may have as a student, including: