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Reflective Questionnaire
Take ten minutes to answer a few quick questions to get you thinking about how prepared you feel for postgrad study.
What do my results mean?
You seem to have clear aspirations and goals for your postgraduate study. Hold these motivations and goals tight during your journey.
You may wish to explore more about your programme requirements in the Online Resource area.
You may wish to explore more about your programme requirements in the Online Resource area.
It is worth thinking about why you have decided to explore the possibility of postgraduate study.
Explore ways to clarify your motivations for study in the Online Resource area.
Explore ways to clarify your motivations for study in the Online Resource area.
It is worth thinking about why you have decided to explore the possibility of postgraduate study.
Explore ways to clarify your motivations for study in the Online Resource area.
Explore ways to clarify your motivations for study in the Online Resource area.
It is great that you feel positive about your decision to return and further your learning.
Explore more about strategies that you can follow to make a positive start to your study in the Online Resource area.
Explore more about strategies that you can follow to make a positive start to your study in the Online Resource area.
Feeling comfortable and supported in your study environment is an important part of being a successful postgraduate learner.
Explore more about strategies for making a positive start to your study in the Online Resource area, including if you have any concerns about different learning needs or challenges you may face in your learning.
Explore more about strategies for making a positive start to your study in the Online Resource area, including if you have any concerns about different learning needs or challenges you may face in your learning.
Feeling comfortable and supported in your study environment is an important part of being a successful postgraduate learner.
Explore more about strategies for making a positive start to your study in the Online Resource area, including if you have any concerns about different learning needs or challenges you may face in your learning.
Explore more about strategies for making a positive start to your study in the Online Resource area, including if you have any concerns about different learning needs or challenges you may face in your learning.
It sounds like you have been able to benefit from previous workplace development. While academic study can be different to work-based learning, recent experience with learning in general will likely be helpful.
In the Online Resource area you can tap into information like academic workshops and contact people that can help you transition well into your new academic learning journey.
In the Online Resource area you can tap into information like academic workshops and contact people that can help you transition well into your new academic learning journey.
Even though it may have been some time since you last studied in a formal way it is great that you are considering this new academic learning pathway.
It will be important for you to tap into key information and support people/links in the Online Resource area to ensure you transition well into your new academic learning journey.
It will be important for you to tap into key information and support people/links in the Online Resource area to ensure you transition well into your new academic learning journey.
It's great to hear that you have whānau/community connections who can support you in your study goals.
In the Online Resource area, learn about other university support networks in place for you as a Māori and/or Pacific postgraduate student. In addition, take time to reflect on how you can plan to juggle competing demands with your study, work and family/whānau commitments.
In the Online Resource area, learn about other university support networks in place for you as a Māori and/or Pacific postgraduate student. In addition, take time to reflect on how you can plan to juggle competing demands with your study, work and family/whānau commitments.
We are supportive of you in your individual academic learning journey.
In the Online Resource area, learn about the university support networks in place for you as a Māori and/or Pacific postgraduate student. In addition, take time to reflect on how you can plan to juggle competing demands with your study, work and family/whānau commitments.
In the Online Resource area, learn about the university support networks in place for you as a Māori and/or Pacific postgraduate student. In addition, take time to reflect on how you can plan to juggle competing demands with your study, work and family/whānau commitments.
We are supportive of you in your individual learning journey and have ways we can assist you in meeting your study goals.
It is important to visit the Online Resource area to learn about the university support networks in place for you as a Māori and/or Pacific postgraduate student. It will also help if, before you being your study, you can reflect on how you plan to juggle competing demands with your study, work and family/whānau commitments. It will be helpful to discuss these plans with any family, whānau or friends who can offer you any support with your learning goals.
It is important to visit the Online Resource area to learn about the university support networks in place for you as a Māori and/or Pacific postgraduate student. It will also help if, before you being your study, you can reflect on how you plan to juggle competing demands with your study, work and family/whānau commitments. It will be helpful to discuss these plans with any family, whānau or friends who can offer you any support with your learning goals.
It is a useful skill being comfortable asking for help from others when you need it.
You may still find it useful to take a few minutes before your semester starts to familiarise yourself with whom and where you can go to if you find you do need help during your study. If so, visit the Online Resource area.
You may still find it useful to take a few minutes before your semester starts to familiarise yourself with whom and where you can go to if you find you do need help during your study. If so, visit the Online Resource area.
The ability to ask for help will make you a stronger postgraduate student.
There are many people available to guide you through this process and provide support as you focus on achieving your goals. Visit the Online Resource area to make a start.
There are many people available to guide you through this process and provide support as you focus on achieving your goals. Visit the Online Resource area to make a start.
The ability to ask for help is not a negative thing and it will make you a stronger postgraduate student to reach out to support available to you.
There are many people available to guide you through this process and provide support as you focus on achieving your goals. Visit the Online Resource area to make a start.
There are many people available to guide you through this process and provide support as you focus on achieving your goals. Visit the Online Resource area to make a start.
Previous postgraduate Māori and Pacific students agree that having dedicated study resources is one of the most important aspects to get sorted before beginning your studies.
See the Online Resource area for more details about resource requirements and suggestions for getting ready to be in a good position to stay on top of course readings and assessments.
See the Online Resource area for more details about resource requirements and suggestions for getting ready to be in a good position to stay on top of course readings and assessments.
Previous postgraduate Māori and Pacific students say that having dedicated study resources organised before day one of semester is one of the most important aspects to get sorted before beginning your studies.
See the Online Resource area for more details about resource requirements and suggestions for how you can get better prepare to be in a good position to access course readings and get on top of assessments.
See the Online Resource area for more details about resource requirements and suggestions for how you can get better prepare to be in a good position to access course readings and get on top of assessments.
Previous postgraduate Māori and Pacific students say that having dedicated study resources organised before day one of semester is one of the most important aspects to get sorted before beginning your studies.
See the Online Resource area for more details about resource requirements and suggestions for how you can get better prepare to be in a good position to access course readings and get on top of assessments.
See the Online Resource area for more details about resource requirements and suggestions for how you can get better prepare to be in a good position to access course readings and get on top of assessments.
It sounds as though you can effectively manage your time; enrolling in a postgraduate programme will require you to build on these skills over the course of your studies!
Visit the Online Resource area for ideas from previous postgraduate students about how they have navigated working, caring for children and staying active in their community while fulfilling study commitments.
Visit the Online Resource area for ideas from previous postgraduate students about how they have navigated working, caring for children and staying active in their community while fulfilling study commitments.
It sounds as though you feel you can usually effectively manage your time; enrolling in a postgraduate programme will require you to build on these skills over the course of your studies!
Visit the Online Resource area for ideas from previous postgraduate students about how they have navigated working, caring for children and staying active in their community while fulfilling study commitments.
Visit the Online Resource area for ideas from previous postgraduate students about how they have navigated working, caring for children and staying active in their community while fulfilling study commitments.
Some people can feel overwhelmed when they consider the realities of juggling postgraduate studies with work and life commitments. Getting organised before you start and tapping into strong connections and networks to support you in your study are an essential part of being a successful postgraduate student.
Visit the Online Resource area to find out more about how you can prepare – for example, by having conversations with supportive family, whānau, friends, work colleagues and university support people.
Visit the Online Resource area to find out more about how you can prepare – for example, by having conversations with supportive family, whānau, friends, work colleagues and university support people.
Realistically you need to be able to prioritise your studies and be able to dedicate at least 15 hours per week to them (for a 15-point course), in some cases more, on a regular basis.
See the Online Resource area for other aspects relating to your learning that may impact on how much time you need to be effective in your study each week.
See the Online Resource area for other aspects relating to your learning that may impact on how much time you need to be effective in your study each week.
Realistically you need to be able to prioritise your studies and be able to dedicate at least 15 hours per week to them (for a 15-point course), in some cases more, on a regular basis.
See the Online Resource area for other aspects relating to your learning that may impact on how much time you need to be effective in your study each week.
See the Online Resource area for other aspects relating to your learning that may impact on how much time you need to be effective in your study each week.
Realistically you need to be able to prioritise your studies and be able to dedicate at least 15 hours per week to them (for a 15-point course), in some cases more, on a regular basis.
See the Online Resource area for other aspects relating to your learning that may impact on how much time you need to be effective in your study each week.
See the Online Resource area for other aspects relating to your learning that may impact on how much time you need to be effective in your study each week.
Choosing to pursue postgraduate study will bear a financial cost to you that you seem to have through through.
To see if you have considered the range of potential study-related costs, as well as made yourself aware of any Scholarships and/or study loan assistance that you may be eligible for, visit the Online Resource area for further information.
To see if you have considered the range of potential study-related costs, as well as made yourself aware of any Scholarships and/or study loan assistance that you may be eligible for, visit the Online Resource area for further information.
Choosing to pursue postgraduate study will bear a financial cost to you that you seem to have thought through to some extent.
To see if you have considered the range of potential study-related costs, as well as made yourself aware of any Scholarships and/or study loan assistance that you may be eligible for, visit the Online Resource area for further information.
To see if you have considered the range of potential study-related costs, as well as made yourself aware of any Scholarships and/or study loan assistance that you may be eligible for, visit the Online Resource area for further information.
It sounds as though you may not have fully considered, or been made aware of, the likely financial costs you may incur to pursue your postgraduate study.
To see if you have considered the range of potential study-related costs, as well as made yourself aware of any Scholarships and/or study loan assistance that you may be eligible for, visit the Online Resource area for further information.
To see if you have considered the range of potential study-related costs, as well as made yourself aware of any Scholarships and/or study loan assistance that you may be eligible for, visit the Online Resource area for further information.
It sounds as though you have the ability to break down a large task, such as a major course assignment, into smaller goals and deadlines to achieve your task on time.
Particularly when planning how to approach course assignments, you may find it helpful to visit the Online Resource area for helpful tips and tools.
Particularly when planning how to approach course assignments, you may find it helpful to visit the Online Resource area for helpful tips and tools.
If you find it difficult sometimes to break down large tasks, such as a major course assignment, into smaller achievable goals you may find it helpful to seek support from a Student Learning Advisor.
Particularly when planning how to approach course assignments, visit the Online Resource area for helpful tips and tools to get you started. In addition, you will find contact details for Student Learning Advisors who you can get in touch with in your first few weeks of study before your first assignment.
Particularly when planning how to approach course assignments, visit the Online Resource area for helpful tips and tools to get you started. In addition, you will find contact details for Student Learning Advisors who you can get in touch with in your first few weeks of study before your first assignment.
If you find it difficult sometimes to break down large tasks, such as a major course assignment, into smaller achievable goals you may find it helpful to seek support from a Student Learning Advisor.
Particularly when planning how to approach course assignments, visit the Online Resource area for helpful tips and tools to get you started. In addition, you will find contact details for Student Learning Advisors who you can get in touch with in your first few weeks of study before your first assignment.
Particularly when planning how to approach course assignments, visit the Online Resource area for helpful tips and tools to get you started. In addition, you will find contact details for Student Learning Advisors who you can get in touch with in your first few weeks of study before your first assignment.
You sound comfortable presenting your ideas in written English and this will be invaluable to you in your required assignment writing.
To learn more about some aspects of English writing in a postgraduate academic environment that may be new or unfamiliar to you, visit the Online Resource area.
To learn more about some aspects of English writing in a postgraduate academic environment that may be new or unfamiliar to you, visit the Online Resource area.
In your first semester of study, it will be really important for you to complete the University required English language assessment (called the DELNA tool) as soon as possible. If you need it, you will be identified to receive free guidance and support with your English language writing. As you approach assignments, you will need to be sure that you understand what form and standard of English writing or presenting is required. DELNA and Student Learning Advisors will be able to help you with this.
To learn more about what English writing in a postgraduate academic environment will be like, and to see an example of the DELNA English language assessment tool, visit the Online Resource area.
To learn more about what English writing in a postgraduate academic environment will be like, and to see an example of the DELNA English language assessment tool, visit the Online Resource area.
In your first semester of study, it will be really important for you to complete the University required English language assessment (called the DELNA tool) as soon as possible. If you need it, you will be identified to receive free guidance and support with your English language writing. As you approach assignments, you will need to be sure that you understand what form and standard of English writing or presenting is required. DELNA and Student Learning Advisors will be able to help you with this.
To learn more about what English writing in a postgraduate academic environment will be like, and to see an example of the DELNA English language assessment tool, visit the Online Resource area.
To learn more about what English writing in a postgraduate academic environment will be like, and to see an example of the DELNA English language assessment tool, visit the Online Resource area.
It sounds as though you have had some experience in a tertiary academic setting in writing for academic purposes (i.e. to develop a conclusion supported by evidence/reasons/premises).
You may find it helpful to crosscheck your understandings of how to develop a sound academic argument by visiting the Online Resource area - particularly before your first major assignment in your first semester of study.
You may find it helpful to crosscheck your understandings of how to develop a sound academic argument by visiting the Online Resource area - particularly before your first major assignment in your first semester of study.
It sounds as though you have had some experience in a tertiary academic setting in writing for academic purposes (i.e. to develop a conclusion supported by evidence/reasons/premises).
You may find it helpful to crosscheck your understandings of how to develop a sound academic argument by visiting the Online Resource area - particularly before your first major assignment in your first semester of study.
You may find it helpful to crosscheck your understandings of how to develop a sound academic argument by visiting the Online Resource area - particularly before your first major assignment in your first semester of study.
It sounds as though you may not have had recent experience in a tertiary academic setting writing for academic purposes. In university, the word "argument" has a very specific meaning - it is doesn't mean to get into a fight; instead, it means to develop a conclusion supported by valid reasons backed up by evidence.
You may find it helpful to visit the Online Resource area - particularly before your first major assignment in your first semester of study. You'll be able to link to more information and support there about how to develop a sound academic argument.
You may find it helpful to visit the Online Resource area - particularly before your first major assignment in your first semester of study. You'll be able to link to more information and support there about how to develop a sound academic argument.
Even students familiar with academic paraphrasing and referencing are required to complete the university's Academic Integrity Course.
To get a head start on the Academic Integrity Course, visit the Online Resource area.
To get a head start on the Academic Integrity Course, visit the Online Resource area.
Whether you are familiar with academic paraphrasing and referencing, or are new to it, all students are required to complete the university's Academic Integrity Course. The course covers reasons why academic referencing is important and how to go about correct paraphrasing and referencing in your written assignments.
To get a head start on the Academic Integrity Course, visit the Online Resource area.
To get a head start on the Academic Integrity Course, visit the Online Resource area.
Writing that involves using sources of information appropriately is a very important aspect of writing in the academic environment.
Learn how to use, and reference, academic literature appropriately by starting the Academic Integrity Course that is linked in the Online Resource area.
Learn how to use, and reference, academic literature appropriately by starting the Academic Integrity Course that is linked in the Online Resource area.
It appears you have experience in searching for academic information already; that will be really beneficial in your upcoming study. It is important to know how to use a variety of different resources, including academic databases.
If you would find it helpful to review, or learn about, this sort of information about academic searching, visit the Online Resource area.
If you would find it helpful to review, or learn about, this sort of information about academic searching, visit the Online Resource area.
It appears you have some experience in searching for academic information already; that will be really beneficial in your upcoming study. It is important to know how to use a variety of different resources, including academic databases.
We recommend you visit the academic searching online tutorials in the Online Resource area to brush up on your range of searching abilities.
We recommend you visit the academic searching online tutorials in the Online Resource area to brush up on your range of searching abilities.
It appears you have not had too much experience in searching for academic information in the past. It is important to be able to use a variety of different resources and search tools to support you in your study.
We highly recommend you visit the academic searching online tutorials in the Online Resource area to develop your searching abilities.
We highly recommend you visit the academic searching online tutorials in the Online Resource area to develop your searching abilities.
When you search for information, you are going to find lots of it! It will be important to be able to evaluate which articles are from more credible, academically recognised sources than others.
Have a look at the Online Resource area to learn how to evaluate articles you find for your assignments.
Have a look at the Online Resource area to learn how to evaluate articles you find for your assignments.
When you search for information, you are going to find lots of it! ... But how can you know if it is accurate, reliable and relevant?
This is the sort of thing that you will have to be able to determine for yourself when working on assignments.
To make a start at understanding the difference between academic and non-academic articles, look at the Online Resource area to learn how to evaluate articles you find.
To make a start at understanding the difference between academic and non-academic articles, look at the Online Resource area to learn how to evaluate articles you find.
When you search for information, you are going to find lots of it! ... But how can you know if it is accurate, reliable and relevant?
This is the sort of thing that you will have to be able to determine for yourself when working on assignments.
To make a start at understanding the difference between academic and non-academic articles, look at the Online Resource area to learn how to evaluate articles you find.
To make a start at understanding the difference between academic and non-academic articles, look at the Online Resource area to learn how to evaluate articles you find.
It will be really helpful for your study that you feel comfortable in this area. Familiarity with computer and web-based technology tools provides you with a great platform for your academic studies.
To learn about the University of Auckland's "IT Essentials" visit the Online Resource area.
To learn about the University of Auckland's "IT Essentials" visit the Online Resource area.
Postgraduate studies will require you to have a high level of general computer skills. It is recommended that you access some training in this area in order to prepare yourself for study.
To learn about the University of Auckland's "IT Essentials" visit the Online Resource area.
To learn about the University of Auckland's "IT Essentials" visit the Online Resource area.
Postgraduate studies will require you to have a high level of general computer skills. It is recommended that you access some training in this area in order to prepare yourself for study.
To learn about the University of Auckland's "IT Essentials" visit the Online Resource area.
To learn about the University of Auckland's "IT Essentials" visit the Online Resource area.
1.I am clear about my reasons and motivations for coming to do postgraduate study.
2.I look forward to achieving my goal of postgraduate study at university.
3. I have done recent training and/or professional development or continuing education working in the field (within the last 5 years).
4. I am able to draw on my whānau and/or community connections to support me in my study goals.
5. I have the confidence to ask questions and seek answers when I am unsure.
6. I will have an available space that will support my study, with the resources I need (e.g. a computer with enough reliable broadband).
7. I can balance my life commitments with my study and have back up when I need it.
8. On average I can devote about 10-15 hours to my study per week as expected by the university for scheduled teaching and learning activity, per 15-point course.
9. I have considered the financial implications of postgraduate study and am aware of financial support that may be available to me.
10. I can manage a large task by breaking it down into smaller deadlines to achieve my end goal on time.
11. I know how to structure and write a page of grammatically correct English for academic purposes.
12. I understand how to construct an academic argument by presenting evidence or reliable information.
13. I can use academic literature appropriately in my writing (using paraphrasing and referencing accurately).
14. I am comfortable using a variety of online academic search tools (doing web searches and using library databases).
15. I understand the difference between academic and non-academic articles.
16. I am comfortable working online using basic Word and web tools.
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Who can I contact?
For help and information
If you have questions about your eligibility for study or any concerns about your academic preparation for postgraduate study, please contact us at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and a support person will be in touch soon:
Phone: +64 9 923 2760
Email: stepps.fmhs@auckland.ac.nz
Keep your Results and your Personal Profile that has been emailed to you in a safe storing place for the future so you can access the online Preparation Tools pages.
Short Personal Profile
Your Short Personal Profile below summarises your answers from the Reflective Questionnaire.
Click on the question key words below to visit online Preparation Tools pages. They have information, contact people and a few resources you can look at and download to help you prepare for your postgraduate study journey.
Don't forget to check your email inbox for more detailed feedback about your Reflective Questionnaire answers.
Kia ora.
The following information is your personal result summary from the PG Poutama STEPPS Reflective Questionnaire.
The table below shows you areas where you answered that you feel more, somewhat or less prepared for postgraduate study. You can follow the links provided to online Preparation Tools pages – there you will find information, contact people who can support you and a few practice exercises as you prepare for your study journey ahead.
If you have any questions or concerns about your study at any time, please contact us at: stepps.fmhs@auckland.ac.nz
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