Important update: OWLL has moved
The Online Writing and Learning Link (OWLL) website content has moved. You will find the information below under Writing and Study Resources.
Writing and study resources
Assignment types
Learn how to write and structure different types of assignments including essays, reports and literature reviews.
Your assignment
Learn how to plan, research and write your assignments.
Academic writing
Discover referencing, formatting and editing styles of academic writing, including how to construct an argument and write an abstract.
Referencing
Learn about referencing books, journals and other material in APA, Chicago and MLA referencing styles, and quoting and paraphrasing for academic writing.
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.
Study, writing & exam workshops
Workshops to help you boost your academic skills, succeed in your assignments and understand postgraduate study.
Guides
Guide to Stream
Online learning at Massey takes place in Stream. Learn how to access Stream, and how to check if a course uses it.
AI essentials
This resource on Stream offers practical guidance on integrating AI tools effectively and responsibly into your studies. A user login is required.
Academic integrity student guide
Understand how you can meet our standards for honest, careful, ethical and responsible academic work at Massey.
Student copyright guide
What you're allowed to copy and share online, and how to get permission to use images in your thesis.
Academic support
Academic support services
Get help to stay on track with your study, improve your academic skills and succeed in your assignments and assessments.
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.