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How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences

...analysis of the way the arguments are presented. Participants in the audio programme were: John Clarke Professor of Social Policy at The Open University; Dr Digby Johnson a member of The Social Affairs Unit (a registered charity); Bea Campbell a writer and journalist. Activity 1 Listen to the linked audio files, Evidence and Argument. You may want to use the titles and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Different types of business
Money & Business

Different types of business

...analysis/sme-definition/ (Accessed 28 January 2014). Manta Media (n.d.) ‘Merrythought Ltd’ [Online]. Available at www.manta.com/ic/mtznkgm/gb/merrythought-ltd (Accessed 28 January 2014). Mercadona (n.d.) ‘What is Mercadona?’ Valencia, Mercadona [Online]. Available at www.mercadona.es/corp/ing-html/empresa.html (Accessed 28 January 2014). Merrythought (n.d.)...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Effective communication in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Effective communication in the workplace

...data. Video 4 Although you might feel nervous about attending an interview, remember that this is an opportunity to communicate your skills and experiences to an audience who are interested in hearing what you have to say. As well as remembering the importance of creating a good first impression, as outlined in Week 3, it can be useful to have a structure in mind when...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Cell signalling
Science, Maths & Technology

Cell signalling

...data base (pdb) files indicated in the figure legends. These files can be downloaded, viewed and manipulated using a suitable molecular viewing programme, such as Viewerlite tm. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 3 study in Science...Cell signalling: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: define and use each of the terms...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Achieving public dialogue
Science, Maths & Technology

Achieving public dialogue

...data, but they cannot tell us much about the nuances of the views of individuals or why people hold certain opinions. For more qualitative (descriptive) data, the government or a local authority might declare a consultation period, for the duration of which the public is invited to send in representations to be considered during the decision-making process. Although...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
Employee engagement
Money & Business

Employee engagement

...data shows have a high impact on employee engagement levels but that, at present, are given low ratings by the typical employee. The challenges of effective leadership, effective management and getting the balance of reward and recognition right remain the key issues for companies wishing to raise their engagement levels. Andy Brown is managing director, Matt Roddan...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Particle physics
Science, Maths & Technology

Particle physics

...data, research discoveries will appear on the left-hand side under the ‘Research’ tab, which you can unlock and read about. As you make more discoveries, so the reputation of your laboratory will increase, and the funding for your lab will grow too. As you gain funding, from the ‘HR’ tab you can hire Masters students, PhD students, Postdocs and other more senior...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Approaching plays
History & The Arts

Approaching plays

...analysis of a particular passage. The following shows how Henry V's speech (given in its entirety this time) might be annotated. In this speech King Henry is performing a specific role. This is a public occasion of enormous importance, the first engagement of the English army against the French. The simple family men who have arrived in France must be transformed into a...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs