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Have you ever wondered how doctoral students can navigate the challenging journey of academic writing? For many, the answer lies in the strength of community and the power of collaborative feedback. Our recent paper explores this very subject, examining how doctoral writing groups can transform the academic experience through peer feedback and collective learning. Our …

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Tags: Academic identity, Academic writing, Cooperative learning, Doctoral education, Feedback, Sense of belonging, Student experience, Teaching practice

The AI literacy framework for higher education

by Lynette Pretorius

Posted: 4 June, 202412 February, 2025

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In an era where generative artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every aspect of our lives, AI literacy in higher education has never been more crucial. In our recent paper, we delve into our own journeys of developing AI literacy, showcasing how educators can seamlessly integrate AI into their teaching practices. Our goal is to cultivate a …

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Tags: AI literacy, Artificial intelligence, Autoethnography, ChatGPT, Conceptual Framework, DALL-E, Digital literacy, Educational technology, Ethical research practice, Ethics, Framework, Research methods, Research skills, Stories, Teaching practice, Theoretical Framework

Developing AI literacy in your writing and research

by Lynette Pretorius

Posted: 10 May, 202412 February, 2025

Moving beyond binaries in research: weaving the tapestry of participants’ experiences

by Lynette Pretorius

Posted: 10 March, 202412 February, 2025

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In today’s data-driven world, there is a lot of talk about making decisions based on so-called objective data. For example, schools and universities use information about the mix of students and staff to shape how they teach and run things. Information such as age, where people live, how much schooling they have had, or their …

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Tags: Diversity, Education for social justice, Epistemic justice, Ethical research practice, Ethics, Inclusion, Intersectionality, Research methods, Research skills, Sense of belonging, Stories, Subjectivity

Theoretical and conceptual frameworks in research

by Lynette Pretorius

Posted: 20 February, 202412 February, 2025

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Frameworks in research play a crucial role in shaping the direction of a research project. They serve as the foundation upon which studies are built and analysed, offering a lens through which researchers can interpret their findings. However, they are also a source of confusion for researchers so, in this blog post, I explain the …

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Tags: Axiology, Conceptual Framework, Epistemology, Framework, Ontology, Research methods, Research skills, Theoretical Framework

Demystifying research paradigms

by Lynette Pretorius

Posted: 10 February, 202412 February, 2025

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Let’s talk about one of the most complex parts of research – understanding the philosophical underpinnings of your worldview and how this shapes the way your research is done. This is called a research paradigm and is one of the areas I get the most frequent questions about from graduate research students. The popularity of …

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Tags: Axiology, Constructivism, Critical realism, Epistemology, Interpretivism, Objectivity, Ontology, Positivism, Pragmatism, Research methods, Research paradigm, Research skills, Subjectivity

Accurately assessing students’ use of generative AI acknowledgements in assignments

by Lynette Pretorius

Posted: 20 December, 202312 February, 2025

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Lecturers play a pivotal role in shaping the learning of their students. In a metric-focused university environment, this learning necessitates the assessment of students’ learning throughout their educational journey. Assessing assignments not only gauges the understanding of the subject matter but also evaluates the development of critical academic skills. These skills, such as research, analysis, …

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Tags: Academic integrity, AI literacy, Artificial intelligence, Assessing learning, Assessment, ChatGPT, Digital literacy, Educational technology, Ethics, Feedback, Teaching practice

Autoethnography: What is it and how do you do it?

by Lynette Pretorius

Posted: 9 December, 202312 February, 2025

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Autoethnography has become an increasingly popular research methodology, particularly within the humanities and social sciences. I use it regularly because of its emphasis on personal experiences, reflexivity, and storytelling which allows for a deeper exploration of complex experiences and societies. So what is autoethnography? The name autoethnography comes from three core aspects: self, culture, and …

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