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Carol Bailey is a Senior Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes at the University of Wolverhampton, where she has worked since 2006. She holds an MA in Religion and Culture from the University of Birmingham (1996) and a BA in English Language and Literature from Durham University (1987). Her research focuses on academic writing practices, academic integrity, and the experiences of international students in UK higher education. She has led grants exploring plagiarism prevention and formative use of Turnitin, and serves on committees such as the Academic Integrity Working Group and Faculty Research Committee. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2014, her work emphasizes supporting non-UK students in mastering academic literacy and navigating source use in writing.
Education:
- MA in Religion and Culture, University of Birmingham (1994–1996)
- BA (Hons) English Language and Literature, Durham University (1984–1987)
- PGCE-equivalent Diploma in Teaching English Overseas, University of Manchester (1991)
Research Interests:
Dr. Bailey investigates source use in academic writing, the boundaries between acceptable and transgressive practices, and international student integration. Her studies often employ mixed-methods approaches, analyzing screen capture data, student perceptions, and cross-cultural surveys. She has published widely on plagiarism prevention, gender disparities in research publishing, and cultural challenges in academic writing.
Grants & Collaborations:
- "Writing from sources: how to help students improve" (2017–2020)
- "Turnitin’s formative use in reducing plagiarism" (2015–2017)
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2014)
Labs/Teams:
She coordinates academic English support programs within the Directorate of Academic Development and Success, focusing on non-credit-bearing language development initiatives.
