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Should Universities Be Enforcers or Educators?
Why do students cheat? What should the consequences be for cheaters? Do Australia's universities face a plague of cheating? If so, how should they respond? Image source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/trending/china-uses-drones-to-stop-students-from-cheating-on-college-entrance-exams-1.3107774
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New academic writing support tool to target unintentional plagiarism (and make students happier)
University students can now check their draft assignments against a billion online texts to ensure they don’t engage in unintentional plagiarism,...
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Are Australian high schools preparing students for university?
Are our high schools preparing Australian students for university?
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What's it like to study abroad? Insights from Studiosity's Mona Pradella
International student numbers are on the rise in Australia. In 2018, over half a million Australian university places were occupied by international...
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Thoughts on women in education: a conversation with Professor Judyth Sachs
Professor Judyth Sachs talks about International Women's Day, the education sector and the importance of role models for young women.
Meeting the demands of Australia's growing international student population
The number of international students at Australian universities is growing and it's important we are able to provide them with support to reach their potential.
Contract cheating in Australian higher education: Implications for teaching and learning
Presented at the 2018 Studiosity Symposium, Associate Professor Tracey Bretag summarises the key findings of the research project to explore the relationship between contract cheat…
Effective learning methods: The importance of formative feedback
Feedback is an essential part of the learning process, especially in universities where students strive for the best grades possible. Formative Feedback has the potential to help s…
UA 2018: Winners, losers, and big themes for higher education
'Unis as a whole are on an accelerating trajectory into an uncertain future.' Jack Goodman shares his insights of the 'winners and losers' of this year's national Universities Aust…
How our Subject Specialists support students anywhere
At Studiosity we have an amazing and diverse team of Subject Specialists that spans across ages, countries, and cultures, just like the students who seek assistance from us. Every …
Narrative vs Persuasive Essays
How do you distinguish between narrative and persuasive essays? A simple search tells us that a narrative essay tells a story, while a persuasive essay makes an argument. However, …
University vs. TAFE: What’s the best option for employment?
Both university and TAFE degrees are important. Jack Goodman addresses Ross Gittins' opinion on whether there is a best way for graduates to get a job, and points out that there is…
Are our universities future proof?
Universities are resisting change, says Studiosity Founder Jack Goodman. How can they adapt, and what are the questions they need to ask themselves to stay relevant?