The Online Writing and Learning Link (OWLL)
This is the new home of Massey University's OWLL – your gateway to a wide range of study and writing resources. OWLL resources aren't just for Massey University students. While these pages are a guide to academic conventions common at Massey University, our resources will help you improve your assignments and academic performance no matter where you're studying!
Academic writing and study skills
Academic writing
Discover referencing, formatting and editing styles of academic writing, including how to construct an argument and write an abstract.
Assignment types
Learn how to write and structure different types of assignments including essays, reports, literature reviews and research proposals.
Your assignment
Learn how to plan, research and write your assignments.
Study skills
Learn how to develop the skills to be successful at tertiary-level study, such as study strategies, memory skills, note-taking and critical thinking and reading.
Tests & exams
Find out how to develop your memory skills and what to expect in your exam.
Postgraduate & PhD writing
How to write about and present your research at a postgraduate and PhD level.
Referencing
APA style
Chicago style
MLA style
Other referencing styles
Other referencing styles
Interactive referencing tool
Interactive referencing tool
Academic support
We offer a range of support services to help you with your study, whether you need help to stay on track and succeed in your assessments or when something has happened that affects your study and you need support.
Study, writing & exam workshops
Workshops to help you boost your academic skills, succeed in your assignments and understand postgraduate study.
Assignment pre-reading service
Get feedback on a written assignment before you submit it
Specific circumstances
Find out what support is available if something happens to you that affects your study.
Guide to Stream
Online learning at Massey takes place in Stream. Our Guide to Stream will help you learn how to access Stream, how to check if a course uses it and the rules you need to follow when you're studying online.
Academic integrity at Massey
Visit the Centre for Learner Success
Centre for Learner Success
Centre for Learner Success
- Phone
Auckland campus academic support services
Auckland campus academic support services
- Location
The Centre for Learner Success is located on level 3 of the Campus Library.
Manawatū campus academic support services
Manawatū campus academic support services
- Location
The Centre for Learner Success is located on level 2 of the Student Centre.
Wellington campus academic support services
Wellington campus academic support services
- Location
The Centre for Learner Success is located on the ground floor of the Campus Library.