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There’s no mystery about how to improve your grades. The same steps apply to all assignments to ensure the work you produce is as good as it can be.
An academic should be able to use “I” in an essay which offers their point of view. In this way, they take responsibility for their argument.
New students, listen up, here’s what you need to know about university essays and assessments.
Authentic assessment is perceived as being harder to outsource, and has been adopted by many Australian university teachers. But that doesn’t mean students won’t still cheat on them.
Students, don’t turn to essay mills, just learn to write a better paper.
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Education; Curriculum Director, UQ Critical Thinking Project, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor, History and Curriculum Studies, University of Newcastle
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Learning Hub Lead (Academic Language & Learning), University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Creative Academic Practice, Staffordshire University
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Honorary Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Head of Research Excellence Training, University of York
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Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle
