Support for Massey University Students

Individual Support

We offer individual support in order to help you study more effectively and develop key academic skills that enable you to write well written assignments.

Do any of the following apply to you?

Wondering if you have provided a logically developed argument in your assignment.
You want to know how to interpret an assignment question.
Feeling a little confused as to why you get marked down for the analysis of your assignments.
Feeling overwhelmed with study, work, family and social commitments.
Rushing to get assignments done.
Wanting to know how you can study more efficiently for examinations.
Struggling to integrate ideas in to your literature review.
Wanting to express ‘your voice’ more clearly in your assignment.
Want to achieve higher grades.

If you answered yes to any of the above, then please make contact with one of our Writing Consultants. Our Writing Consultants are available for drop-ins, no appointment necessary, and are located in the library on each of campuses. Details on how where to locate the Writing Consultants in the library, and information on how to make a booking are found in the Contacts section at the bottom of the page. If you are not on campus and want to talk to a consultant then please using the booking form.

Group support

We offer support for students writing assignments as group. We will help you write and present a well written assignment.

Do any of the following apply to you?

Working in a group for the first time and wondering how to get started
Unsure of what you are being asked to do and how to plan your assignment
Needing some advice to keep you on track with your task
Wanting to ensure your argument/assignment flows well and the parts fit together
Needing help with structuring a PowerPoint presentation
Want to achieve higher grades

If you answered yes to any of the above, then come visit one of Writing Consultants or book online using the links below.

Contacts and Bookings

Albany:

Writing Consultants are located on the service desk on the ground floor of the library during semesters 1 and 2. If you would like to make a booking to talk to a consultant, then please click here.

Email: cltalb@massey.ac.nz

Manawatu:

Writing Consultants are located on the ground floor of the library, opposite the service desk during semesters 1 and 2. If you would like to make a booking to talk to a consultant, then please click here.

Email: ctlman@massey.ac.nz

Wellington:

Writing Consultants are located in the National Centre for Teaching and Learning offices on the ground floor of the library. If you would like to make a booking to talk to a consultant, then please click here.

Email: ctlwel@massey.ac.nz

Online/phone:

If you cannot come to campus, you can make a booking with a consultant online (via Skype) or by phone. If you would like to make a booking to talk to a consultant online/by phone then please click here

Email: ctlman@massey.ac.nz