چکیده (انگلیسی):

Feedback from post graduate domestic and international students has highlighted the difficulties
many have in coping with academic expectations of critical analytical thinking, reading and
writing skills, academic language, referencing and expectations surrounding plagiarism and
assessment. Many international students indicate that these concepts are unique to Australian
tertiary institutions and that they struggle with their application. For these reasons, in late 2007
under the auspices of a Law Faculty Scholarship, the Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention
(CTCP) commenced collaborative work with the University of Wollongong’s Centre for
Educational Development and Interactive Resources (CEDIR), the Learning Development Support
Centre, the University Library, Information Technology Section (ITS) and the Student Equity and
Diversity Liaison Office (SEDLO) to develop an online student teaching and learning (resources)
toolbox. The objective of this program was to promote student skills development in cri tical areas
of learning and facilitate delivery of support services to students, particularly those studying
overseas. Early indications are that the program is being well received by students (both domestic
and international), and that it has had a significant impact on improving academic literacy and
lowering the levels of plagiarism detected within the targeted student populations..