Resources for postgraduate writing support
Pathways Report
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has recently released a report on an English Language pathway to the University. This document is the outcome of a study which investigated a group of 173 (mainly postgraduate) international students who had completed courses at the pathway and intended to enter a range of university faculties in Semester 2, 2009. Three indices of preparedness for university were examined:
- English written proficiency
- Student perceptions
- Academic progress
The study investigated these indices via the following methodologies:
- The English written proficiency of the 173 students was examined by conducting a MASUS (Measuring the Academic Skills of University Students) test.
- Student perceptions were explored via a self-report questionnaire to the 173 students and focus groups with 8 postgraduate Arts students towards the end of Semester 2 2009.
- The academic progress of the 106 ex-pathway students who completed Units of Study in Semester 2 2009 was studied via FlexSIS.
The report is 94 pages in length and includes an Executive Summary and 70 Tables and Figures. Electronic copies of the report are available from
Books and websites
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Reducing plagiarism
Some useful tips for academics to help students reducing plagiarism.