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Inside the mind of Trump's true believers
Health, Sports & Psychology

Inside the mind of Trump's true believers

...writing in The New Republic, Sarah Posner observed that “Trump effectively played to the religious right’s own roots in white supremacy.” Hoffer understood that the true believer is rarely concerned with facts. He wrote, “It is futile to judge the viability of a new movement by the truth of its doctrine and the feasibility of its promises.” Trump’s rhetoric...
Methods in Motion: Acknowledging the active participant
Health, Sports & Psychology

Methods in Motion: Acknowledging the active participant

...writing up of research. However, what can be acknowledged is that, in addressing the question 'How do we know?', we need to be cautious about the claims we can make on the basis of an interview. Like any other research encounter, it is shaped by all parties, including an actively engaged participant rather than a passively present subject. Stephanie Taylor is a Senior...
Using OpenLearn as an OU Student
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Using OpenLearn as an OU Student

...writing, avoiding plagiarism, using online forums or revision techniques can help you get ahead with your studies. OpenLearn has a large selection of study skills material, so that you can find just what you need. If you're thinking of changing jobs, moving sectors, starting a new career, or want to develop in your existing role, OpenLearn can help with that too. Our...
Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey

...writing and resources that are now out there have been really liberating for me, in terms of how I view myself and the parts of me that may both be enjoyed or alarm others at times, such as maverick humour, or startlingly insightful connections and overviews. I also see how these traits enabled me to be a successful social entrepreneur alongside my other work, and to take...
Academic versus AI
Science, Maths & Technology

Academic versus AI

...write a 250-word article, titled 'The risks versus the rewards of using AI in higher education in 2024' - into both ChatGPT and an Open University academic. We wanted to find out if it was easy to spot the difference between the work generated by a human - Mike Richards of the OU’s computing department - and that from a machine. Below are both articles. Read them and...
Amazonian challenges: The loss of indigenous culture and identity
Nature & Environment

Amazonian challenges: The loss of indigenous culture and identity

...write, in 1836: “the aboriginal races of Guiana seem to be fearfully hastening, as by divine decree, to complete annihilation” (Schomburgk, 1836:104) Wiessner argues that by the 19th century, the dispossession of Amerindians was nearly complete. Furthermore, with the loss of their ancestral lands to which their culture was intimately related, the few communities that...
How do historians know about the past?
History & The Arts

How do historians know about the past?

...writing history is a complicated process. Different authors will have differing views and opinions on the same subject. Thinking of taking it further? If you want to study history at university level, the free course 'Taking your first steps in Higher Education' or the introductory module 'Arts and languages access module' can help you to decide which path to take and...
Developing Reading for Pleasure: engaging young readers Badge icon
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Developing Reading for Pleasure: engaging young readers

...writing, they develop wider vocabulary and broader knowledge about the world. Reading can also make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of every individual and society as a whole. The advantages, however, of being a keen reader go far beyond educational attainment and functioning in society; as the International Literacy Association (ILA) states: Teaching children...