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Print PaperCut

IT support » Print PaperCut

How much does it cost to print? Each print job that you submit through PaperCut is analysed and charged accordingly.


Borrow and renew books

Library » Borrow and renew books

Borrowing Library itemsYour student or staff ID card is your library card.  Use your student network/moodle username and password to sign into Library Search | Ketu. Borrowing entitlements

Students can borrow up to 100 items for up to 12 weeks, with three renewals.


Searching for a job

Career Services » Searching for a job

A step by step plan










Making a job planThe first step to finding a job is to set in place a job plan. A job plan is composed of goals you have set for yourself. It is best to start with small goals and move on from there.


Attributions

IT support » Attributions

1 - Algorithmic Contaminations. Derek Gavey. Image retrieved from: https://www. flickr. com/photos/derekgavey/5528275910 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2. 0 Generic license. 3 - Keyborad 2. John Ward. Image retrieved from: https://www. flickr. com/photos/spadgy/313251515 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2. 0 Generic license.


Pasifika community

Pasifika Learners » Pasifika community

Pasifika at OP campuses










Connecting to your community while studying is a good way to support yourself and enrich your time at OP. Talk to us if you need help connecting with the Pasifika community and we can offer some suggestions on whom to contact.


Health and Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Te whare tapa whā - Sort topics by each aspect


Taha tinana - Physical health 

Taha wairua - Spiritual health 

Taha whānau - Family health 

Taha hinengaro - Mental health  

Find out more about Te whare tapa whā 










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How well am I taking notes?

How well am I taking notes?


About e-books

Library » About e-books

Like books on the library shelves, you can 'borrow' an e-book for a specific length of time. The Library e-books can be accessed from your computer, tablet or phone and you are also able to print, download or copy a proportion of their content.


EBSCOhost databases

Library » EBSCOhost databases

Download the PDF versionEBSCOhost database guide









The instructions below show screenshots from the MasterFILE Premier database, using the Basic Search; the search screen and options are the same for all the EBSCO databases.


Search for books or articles

Library » Search for books or articles

How to search for a bookWatch the video below for tips on how to use the Robertson Library catalogue search function, Library Search | Ketu.


NZ Vet Nursing Library

Library » NZ Vet Nursing Library

Download the PDF versionNew Zealand Veterinary Nursing Library database guide. pdf









Searching the database
The database opens to the advanced search screen but the simple search is often all you need. There’s no need to enter your search as a sentence (e. g.


Faulty parallelism

Learning support » Faulty parallelism

Parallelism is the use of similar structure in related words, clauses, or phrases. It creates a sense of rhythm and balance within a sentence. As readers, we often correct faulty parallelism—a lack of parallel structure—intuitively because an unbalanced sentence sounds awkward and poorly constructed.


Test

IT support » eTV » Test


Abbreviations

Learning support » Grammar » Abbreviations

Abbreviation or Symbol

Meaning

Abbreviation or Symbol

Meaning

 &

 and
 e. g.  for example

 ♠
 change
 et al.  and others

 three dots in a triangle

 therefore
 et seq.  and the following

 three dots in an inverted triangle
 because
 etc.


Wellbeing support

Wellbeing » Wellbeing support

Time in a tertiary institution like OP is an important development stage in life where your identity becomes clearer and you grow in self-confidence. Although this process is normal and healthy – it does come with its own stresses.


Communicating online

Learning support » Communicating online

The keys to online communicationKnow your context

Introduce yourself

Remember that culture influences communication style and practices. Stay open, ask questions, and avoid assumptions. Teachers will usually set the tone for the group, and provide guidance/guidelines. Remember the human

We all come with personalities.


Student Success

Student Success

Book an appointment online
Booking system for all OP Student Support Services. Contact us





Student Success TeamsTo make an appointment, book online with Student Success. Please ring or email if you have an question. Student Success is open Monday to Friday 8.


Sway

IT support » Sway


Student Support

Te Ama Tauira - Home


Finding info and support

Finding info and support

Starting life as a new student can be exciting as well as challenging.  At Otago Polytechnic we have a broad range of support services that are here to help you through any issues that might arise, and make sure your time here is rewarding and fun.


Individual wellbeing plan

Individual wellbeing plan

By identifying certain activities and support strategies you can then be more:

Successful in looking after yourself when you start to feel stress and anxiety.  

Knowing and understanding what ‘fills up your tank’ is imperative for managing a busy workload.  We call this self care.


Drugs

Wellbeing » Drugs

Drug use
People in New Zealand and around the world have used drugs for centuries.  We use drugs for many reasons, such as: 

Pleasure and recreation 

Spiritual discovery 

Physical or mental performance enhancement 

Experimentation

Peer pressure 

Medicate physical problems or  

To numb emotional pain.


Databases

Library » Databases

Using databases










Most databases allow you to search across a large collection of e-journals, newspapers, magazines, reports, dissertations and sometimes ebooks and videos as well. To search across the whole Robertson Library catalogue, including what is on the shelves, use Library Search | Ketu.


Subject-verb agreement 1

Subject-verb agreement 1


Wellbeing Toolbox - Kia Kaha

Wellbeing Toolbox - Kia Kaha

Plan your study



Take an active approach to your learning. Taking care of yourself


Transitioning to student life throws up its own hurdles and challenges, with a little planning and forward thinking you can navigate the year easier and with less stress.


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