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Library and Learning Centre
Te Whare Pukapuka Wāhanga Whakapakari Ako

Writing help

Writing process step by step guide + avoiding plagiarism: prepare, research, organise ideas, elaborate, cite your sources, review, refine & submit.

How can you help me improve my assessment?

Check out our writing process guide. Download the PDF version below to save your own copy:

Or, get in touch. Our friendly team is here to help with things like:

  • essay writing
  • report writing
  • clear and concise writing
  • grammar
  • sentence structure
  • how to paraphrase and reference sources

Self-help

Study Toolkit - available on your iQualify dashboard - the toolkit is full of tips to help you improve your writing. Contact us if you need help to access it.

Writing Skills - check out the range of helpful information on the Open Polytechnic website.

Easter closing dates

The Library and Learning Centre will be closed from Friday 18 to Tuesday 22 April for the Easter break. You can still access our online library anytime, and we’ll get back to your enquiries from Wednesday 23 April. Wishing you a safe and happy Easter!