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Publications

• Doctoral Thesis The Constructs of Examiners in Higher Education: What do Academic Standards Mean? Queensland University of Technology. November 1997. Invited Conference Papers and Addresses
• Nulty, D. D. (2005) Evaluation of Teaching: Thinking Smarter! Keynote address to the 2005 Evaluation Forum: University Learning and Teaching: Evaluating and Enhancing the Experience. UNSW, Sydney. November 28-29, 2005.
• Nulty, D. D, (2003) Assessment of student learning: particularly Information Literacy and other Generic Skills Invited Symposium address presented at the 2nd ANZIIL Symposium Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand, 4-5 December 2003.
• Meyers, N. M., Nulty, D. D., Cooke B. N., and Rigby, J. F. (2003), Pearson Education UniServe Science Teaching Award Invited Paper Developing a learning environment the encourages deep learning outcomes Proceedings of The Improving Learning Outcomes Through Flexible Science Teaching Symposium October 3, 2003 The University of Sydney, UniServe Science.
• Nulty, D. D. (1997) Extending Assessment to Support Flexible Learning Paper presented at the Fourth Delivering Flexible Learning in Training and Education Conference. Wentworth Hotel, Sydney. 3-4 March 1997

Commissioned Articles and Reports

• Radbourne J. and Nulty D. D. (2002) Immersing a Faculty in Assessment: A Case Study of an Organisational Culture Shift. In James R., McInnis C. and Devlin M. Assessing Learning in Australian Universities. The Centre for the Study of Higher Education, the University of Melbourne, Melbourne and The Australian Universities Teaching Committee, Canberra.
• Nulty, D. D. (1994) Honours Awards. Higher Education Series Occasional Paper No 8. Department of Employment Education and Training, Higher Education Division. Canberra. AGPS.

Refereed Journal Articles and Government Reports

• Nulty, D. D. (2008) The Adequacy of Response Rates to On-Line and Paper Surveys: What Can be Done?" Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, Vol 33(3), p 301-314.
• Meyers, N. M. and Nulty. D. D. (In press.) How to use (five) curriculum design principles to align authentic learning environments, assessment, students' approaches to thinking, and learning outcomes.
• Nulty. D. D., Kiley, M. and Meyers, N.M. (In press.) Promoting and recognising excellence in the supervision of research students: An evidence-based framework.
• Committee for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. (1996) "A Report on Good Practice in Higher Education." AGPS Canberra. 93 pages. Nulty, D. D. and Barrett, M. A. (1996) "Transitions in Students' Learning Styles." Studies in Higher Education Vol 22(3), pp. 333-345.
• Warren Piper, D., Nulty, D. D. and O'Grady, G. (1996) "Examination Practices and Procedures in Australian Universities." AGPS Canberra 226 pages.
• Warren Piper, D., Nulty, D. D. and O'Grady, G. (1996) "Examination Practices and Procedures in Australian Universities. Summary Report." AGPS Canberra 95 pages.
• Nulty, D. D. (1995) Improving the quality of teaching in universities: a problem for us all? Psychology Teaching Review. Vol 4 No 1, pp 30-31, BPS, Leicester, U.K.
• Nulty, D. D., Wilkins, A. J. and Williams, J. M. G. (1987) Mood, Pattern Sensitivity and Headache: a longitudinal study. Psychological Medicine, 17, pp. 705-713.
• Williams, J. M. G. and Nulty, D. D. (1986) Construct Accessibility Depression and the Emotional Stroop Task: Transient Mood or Stable Structure? Personality and Individual Differences, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp 485-491.

Edited Conference Proceedings

• Nulty D. D. and Meyers, N. M. 2004 (Eds) Proceedings of the 8th Pacific Rim, First Year in Higher Education Conference 2004: Dealing with diversity. Monash University, Melbourne
• Nulty D. D. and Meyers, N. M. 2003 (Eds) Proceedings of the 7th Pacific Rim, First Year in Higher Education Conference 2003: Strategies and policies that work. QUT, Brisbane
• Nulty D. D. 2002 (Ed) Proceedings of the 6th Pacific Rim, First Year in Higher Education Conference 2002: Changing Agendas - Te Ao Hurihuri. QUT, Brisbane

Refereed Conference Presentations

• Southwell, D., Sweep, T., Hughes, C., Nulty, D., & Oliver, B. (2005) Symposium: Evaluation practices in four Australian universities: A bird's eye view. 2005 Evaluation Forum: Evaluating and Enhancing the Experience. UNSW, Sydney. November 28-29, 2005.
• Nulty, D. D. (2005) Evaluations@Griffith - a software demonstration. 2005 Evaluation Forum: Evaluating and Enhancing the Experience. UNSW, Sydney. November 28-29, 2005.
• Nulty, D. D., Hughes, C., Sweep, T., & Southwell, D (2005) Workshop: Evidence of teaching quality: what counts - and what should count. The Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.
• Hughes, C., Nulty, D. D., Southwell, D & Sweep, T. (2005) Same agendas - different approaches: A cross-institutional comparison of evaluation practices highlighting common issues and unique features. The Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.
• Alexander, H, Nulty, D. D.Tedman, R., and Prideaaux, D. (2005) A conceptual framework for the Evaluation of Problem Based Tutoring. ANZAME Conference. "Mind the Gaps": Auckland.
• Nulty, D. D. and Sweep, T. (2004) Demystifying Evaluation: finally, a simple guide to constructing your own evaluation strategy. The Evaluations and Assessment Conference 2004, Eden on the Park, Melbourne. Hosted by RMIT, jointly sponsored by the ATN Universities
• Meyers. N.M., Nulty, D. D., Whelan, K. A. and Ryan, Y. (2004) Enhancing the transition of first year science students – a strategic and systematic approach. The Pacific Rim - First Year in Higher Education Conference: Dealing with Diversity. Queensland University of Technology in conjunction with Monash University, Melbourne, 14-16 July 2004.
• Nulty, D. D. and Kift, S. (2003) Assuring the Quality of Assessment: A Case Study The Evaluations and Assessment Conference 2003, The Hilton Hotel, Adelaide. Hosted by the University of South Australia, jointly sponsored by the ATN Universities
• Meyers, N. M., Nulty, D. D., Ryan, Y., and Cooke, B. (2003) Encouraging deep learning by using appropriate assessment strategies. The Evaluations and Assessment Conference 2003, The Hilton Hotel, Adeliade. Hosted by the University of South Australia, jointly sponsored by the ATN Universities
• Meyers, N. M. and Nulty, D. D. (2002) Implementing an assessment strategy which facilitates student engagement with learning materials. The Joint Northumbria / EARLI assessment Conference: Learning Communities and Assessment Cultures: Connecting Research with Practice. University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Longhirst Campus, UK. 28 - 30 August 2002. The full paper is available online through the British Education Index.
• Nulty, D. D. and Kift, S (2002) Closing the QA Loop on SEUs and CEQs: A Law Faculty Case Study. Evaluations and Assessment Conference: closing the loop. 14 - 15 November. Brisbane.
• Mylonas, A, Nulty, D. D. and Whelan, K (2002) A framework for considering evaluation of staff development activities. Excellence in University Teaching Conference: Valuing Students, Valuing Staff. 12 - 13 November, Hilton Hotel, Brisbane.
• Meyers, N. M. and Nulty, D. D. (2002) Showing students you value their feedback: a partnership in improving teaching and learning. Evaluations and Assessment Conference: closing the loop. 14 - 15 November. Brisbane.
• Nulty, D. D., Vegh V. and Young, J. (2002) Curriculum Design Innovation in Flexible Science Teaching. Proceedings of the Scholarly Inquiry in Flexible Science Teaching and Learning Symposium. April 2, 2002, The University of Sydney.
• Radbourne, J. and Nulty, D. D. (2001) Making the organisational cultural shift through assessment review - A case study of the Faculty of Business at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). National Teaching Forum, Canberra.
• Nulty, D. D. (2001) Evaluation of education programs: Issues for an effective policy framework. In: Santhanam, E. (Ed.) Student Feedback on Teaching: Reflections and Projections. Refereed proceedings of the Teaching Evaluation Forum, 28-29 August 2000, Perth, WA.
• Nulty, D. D. (2001) Web On-Line Feedback (WOLF): Intentions and evaluation. In: Santhanam, E. (Ed.) Student Feedback on Teaching: Reflections and Projections. Refereed proceedings of the Teaching Evaluation Forum, 28-29 August 2000, Perth, WA.
• Nulty, D. D. (1998) Three ways to pursue academic quality. Effective Assessment at University Conference. University of Queensland. 4-5 November 1998.
• Nulty, D. D., Bancroft, P., Brewster, S., and Smith, D. (1998) Web On-Line Feedback. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (Queensland Branch) Conference: Improving the Quality of Teaching For Learning. Sunshine Coast University College, Queensland, 20-21 June 1998.
• Nulty, D. D.(1996)Assessing the Quality of Students' Work in Higher Education: What do Academic Standards Mean? Paper presented at The Eighth International Conference on Assessing Quality in Higher Education. 14-16 July 1996. Pan Pacific Hotel, Gold Coast.
• Nulty, D. D. and Barrett M. A. (1995) Transitions in students' learning styles. Paper presented at The Inaugural Pacific Rim First Year Experience Conference. 11-14th July 1995. Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia.
• Nulty, D. D. and Barrett M. A. (1994) Matching student learning styles and the learning cultures of academic disciplines: Towards enhancing student placement in tertiary education. Paper presented at the 1994 Annual Conference of the Society for Research in Higher Education: The Student Experience. York U.K.
• Nulty, D. D. (1994) The Utility of Mission Statements. In: The State of Research and Development in Higher Education. Vol 1. Gay Crebert (Ed) Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, pp 205-206.
• Nulty, D. D. and Warren Piper, D. (1993) Degree Standards in Australian Universities. In: Towards 2000: Trends in Tertiary Teaching Viskovic, A. (Ed) Research and Development in Higher Education, Volume 14, pp501-504.
• Nulty, D. D. (1992) Students' Opinions on Students' Opinions In: Academia Under Pressure: Theory and Practice for the 21st Century. Parer Michael S. (Ed) Research and Development in Higher Education, Volume 15, pp498-502.

Fee-paying Conference Workshops

• Nulty, D. D. (2002) Achieving Course and Program Quality: Helping first-year students achieve success in learning. Pre-conference Fee-paying Workshop presented at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch New Zealand as an adjunct to the 6th First Year in Higher Education Conference.
• Nulty, D. D. (2001) Achieving Course and Program Quality: Helping first year students make a success of their studying. Pre-conference Fee-paying Workshop presented at the Sheraton Hotel, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii as an adjunct to the 5th First Year in Higher Education Conference

Non Refereed Conference Papers, Articles, or Reports

• Nulty, D. D. (2004) Evaluation: a pathway for scholarship, not an end to itself. The Evaluations Forum 2004, Monash University, Melbourne.
• Nulty, D. D. (2004) The Characteristics of Good Teaching: a theoretical model for the evaluation of teaching - an update. The Evaluations Forum 2004, Monash University, Melbourne.
• Nulty, D. D., Williams, J. B. and Simpson, L (2000) Flexible assessment is the best thing since sliced bread. The affirmative case in a debate at the Assessment Conference Nulty, D. D., Bancroft, P., Brewster, S., and Smith, D. (1998) Web On-Line Feedback. Teaching Technology News. No 24. July 1988. Queensland University of Technology.
• Nulty, D. D., Bancroft, P., Brewster, S., and Smith, D. (1998) Web On-Line Feedback. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (Queensland Branch) Conference: Improving the Quality of Teaching For Learning. Sunshine Coast University College, Queensland, 20-21 June 1998.
• Nulty, D. D. (1996) New Directions and New Services From the Evaluations and Instruments Service. Tertiary Education News. Vol 6. No 1. The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 12-13pp
• Timpson, W. M., Andrew, D., Nulty, D. D. and Foster, G. (1994) TEI Instruments Evaluation Report. The Tertiary Education Institute, The University of Queensland, November 1994. 26pp
• Nulty, D. D. and Ausland, F. S. (1994) Postgraduate Supervision Workshop Report The Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre. The University of Queensland. August 1994. 26pp
• Timpson, W. M., Andrew, D., Nulty, D. D. and Foster, G. (1994) Academic Staff Perceptions of the TEI Instruments. Tertiary Education News. Vol 4. No 6. The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 7-16pp
• Timpson, W. M., Andrew, D. and Nulty, D. D. (1994) Feedback on and Assessment of Tertiary Instruction. Tertiary Education News. Vol 4. No 3. The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 9-16pp
• Nulty, D. D. (1994) Cheating in Examinations. Tertiary Education News. Vol 4. No 2. The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 7-8pp
• Nulty, D. D. (1992) Quality Colloquia: more questions than answers? Institute News. Vol 2 No 2, The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 8-9pp, April 1992.
• Nulty, D. D. (1992) Quality Colloquia: Diverse approaches. Institute News. Vol 2 No 3, The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 8-10pp, May 1992.
• Nulty, D. D. (1992) Survey of student opinion of TEVAL. Institute News. Vol 2 No 3, The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 10pp, May 1992.
• Nulty, D. D. (1992) Degree distribution data: some anomalies. Institute News. Vol 2 No 3, The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 14-15pp, May 1992.
• Nulty, D. D. (1992) Quality Colloquia: final statements. Institute News. Vol 2 No 4, The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 5-7pp, July 1992.
• Foster, G., Nulty, D. D., Watts, L. and Zuber-Skerrit, O. (1991) Effects of budgetary Stringencies on Teaching and assessment practice. A report in response to a request by the Vice-Chancellor. St Lucia, Tertiary Education Institute, University of Queensland, 44pp, 3October 1991.
• Nulty, D. D. (1991) Correction to degree distribution data. The Tertiary Education Institute News, The Tertiary Education Institute, St Lucia, University Queensland, 14pp, February 1991.

Consultancy Reports

• Nulty, D. D. (2007) Review of Evaluation of Courses, Units and Teaching Southern Cross University. April 2007.
• Nulty, D. D. (2005) Review of Core Courses. Educational Consultancy for The Sunshine Coast University. December 2005.