In this guide you will find a variety of handouts with advice on assignments, writing, research and study skills.
If you require further help with academic writing, time management, note taking, study skills, or you would like help with an assignment, please make an appointment with a Learning Advisor on your campus.
Book appointments here - Learning Appointments
Learning Advisors
Learning Advisors are your go-to people for academic assistance.
Our Learning Advisors can help you with:
We also offer a range of more specific workshops and support such as report writing, and presentation skills.
Learning Advisors are available on the Manawatū, Wairarapa, and Whanganui campuses. Book here - Learning Appointments
Students on the Horowhenua campus can request an online appointment with one of our Manawatū Learning Advisors.
Manawatū and Horowhenua - Learningservices-Pn@ucol.ac.nz
Whanganui – Learningservices-Wg@ucol.ac.nz
Wairarapa – Learningservices-Wai@ucol.ac.nz
If you wish to have a voice read out the worksheets, please follow the following steps:
Text-to-speech tool = Open in Acrobat/Adobe >>> Click the “View” tab >>> Click “Read Out Loud” and Select “Activate Read Out Loud”
Shortcut keys = “Activate/Deactivate Read out Loud” (Shift + Ctrl + Y)
“Read This Page Only” (Shift + Ctrl + V)
“Read to End of Document” (Shift + Ctrl + B)
“Pause” (Shift + Ctrl + C)
“Stop” (Shift + Ctrl + E)
You may also be interested in the following guides:
Assistive Technology Toolkit - here
Learning Differences - here
Student Success/Te Mana Tauira can facilitate learning workshops on a variety of topics including:
Lecturers, please reach out to a Learning Advisor to book a workshop.
