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Research skills course

Need help with researching? Learn how to find articles and other information sources in the NMIT Library's short research skills course(external link) (you may need to log in to Moodle - if the course is not visible, use the self-enrol option). This course provides a step-by-step approach to effectively finding information at NMIT.

Research and study support

The Library has many resources to help you with your study, from traditional print material such as books and journals, to thousands of journal articles, ebooks, and videos available to you from our website.

If you need support with your study in any way, our experienced Library and Learner Support team can assist you. Book in to see us one-to-one, either in person, by phone (03 539-5068), by email or online by submitting a request.(external link) 

We can help with:

  • finding resources; research skills; using databases
  • searching the library catalogue
  • recognising what to use and what not to use on Google
  • interlibrary loans (interloans)
  • distance student services
  • booking a study room or equipment
  • improving academic writing, maths, science, digital and computing skills
  • understanding assessments
  • acknowledging sources, avoiding plagiarism, APA referencing 
  • using English as a second language
  • using Moodle and Turnitin
  • Te Reo Māori, Kaupapa Māori
  • Managing wellbeing and stress
  • supporting disabilities or impairments
  • supporting dyslexia; applying for a reader/writer for exams
  • responding to complaints, appeals, and misconduct
  • arranging extensions for assessments
  • budgeting, hardship funding, scholarships

We look forward to working with you soon.

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