Writing Feedback+

Macquarie University’s Writing Feedback+ service gives you immediate feedback on your written drafts. It is quick and easy to use – providing you feedback in less than 2 minutes. You can use it as much as you like, whenever you like. As you start to work on your written assessments get into the habit of getting some feedback on your academic writing using Writing Feedback+. Students who seek feedback and apply it to their writing get better results.

What is Writing Feedback+?
Writing Feedback+ is a purpose-built AI tool that can provide you with rapid feedback on your written assessments at any time of the day or night. It provides feedback on:

• The structure of your work
• The language you use
• Developing your ideas or arguments within your writing
• Spelling and grammar
• Appropriate use of sources and referencing

What type of assessments can I submit to Writing Feedback+?
You can submit any type of written assessment to this service including essays, business reports, scientific reports, case studies, reflective writing and more. You can even submit the written draft of a speech you may need to present. When you submit your work click on the document type that most closely aligns to your assessment and then upload your document and wait for the feedback to arrive in minutes.

Is this service safe for me to use?
Yes. Macquarie University provides this service to give you a trusted place to seek feedback that protects your work. This service aligns with Macquarie’s Academic Integrity Policy. Privacy Policy and our Cyber Security Policy.

Writing Feedback+ will not provide you with answers or do any of the writing for you - because that would be cheating.

The service will provide you with advice on how to improve your written work, giving you both specific feedback in relevant areas and overall feedback on your work as a whole. You can submit your assessments as many times as you like to help you to refine your work as you apply the feedback you have already been given.

Studiosity’s service is provided to Macquarie students via a closed platform, so your privacy and security are maintained. The AI tool has been trained in an ethical manner to respond specifically to university assessments. Your assessments and your details are not able to be accessed by other students, nor are your details or work available to any other platform.

How do I access Writing Feedback+
You can access the service via iLearn. The first time you use the service you will create your own account using your Macquarie student ID. You will then be able to submit your work as often as you like, for free.

It is so easy to use. Try it now on your draft in iLearn.

Remember: You should always check the assessment details and marking rubric provided by your unit convenor to make sure your work aligns with what has been asked of you. The AI tool won’t know what you have been asked to do specifically, so you need to ensure any feedback you receive is put into the context of your specific assessment. This is all part of growing your skills in using AI tools!

Study Assist

Are you stuck getting started on an assessment? Want some information on how to structure your work or how to get the most out of your study time?

Study Assist helps you get started on an assessment by answering study questions immediately. It covers four key areas: assignment research, study skills, academic writing principles and referencing support.

Access Study Assist for free through iLearn. If this is the first time you have used one of the Studiosity services that Macquarie offers you, then you will create your own account using your Macquarie student ID. You will then be able to use Study Assist as often as you like, for free. Study Assist has the same level of privacy and security features as Writing Feedback+.

What questions can I ask?
You can ask questions that will help develop your academic skills required for success across four key areas:

Assignment Research:

• Understanding the task/question
• Identifying key words/phrases
• Formulating effective search terms
• Refining search terms (e.g. using Boolean operators)
• Identifying authoritative/credible sources
• Discussing bias

Study Skills

• Time management & study timetables
• Note-taking techniques
• Revision techniques
• Strategies for effective study
• Active engagement to create notes on topics

Academic Writing Principles:

• Document structure
• Paragraph structure
• Formulating a thesis statement
• Paraphrasing & using quotations effectively
• General report structure

Referencing Support:

• Guiding with creating references and in-text citations
• Using standard referencing styles (APA 7th, APA 6th, AMA Vancouver, Harvard AGSM, MLA, IEEE, AGLC, Chicago 17th AD, Chicago 17th NB, MHRA, OSCOLA, CSE)

Please use these services to refine and elevate your assessments. These tools are designed specifically for you and are free to use – so go ahead and use them as often as you like.