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Essay and report writing skills
Education & Development

Essay and report writing skills

...work on developing these, you will have strong basic (or ‘core’) skills to apply in any writing situation. For assistance with specific aspects of any course you are to study, always refer to any guidance notes or handbooks that have been provided. This course won't solve all your difficulties immediately; developing your writing skills is an ongoing process, and one...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
‘Land grab’: an environmental issue?
Nature & Environment

‘Land grab’: an environmental issue?

...social groups may respond to environmental change and uncertainty appreciate how analytical concepts can be useful in making sense of the complexity of environmental issues; in this case the issues of right to land and food prices. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course DST206 Environment: sharing a dynamic planet...‘Land grab’: an...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
An introduction to death, dying and grief
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to death, dying and grief

...work of social scientists and ‘thanatologists’ (people who specialise in the academic study of death and dying). However, what is so fascinating about this topic – once you start to dig a little deeper – is that there continues to be so much variation in how death is understood by different people and different cultures. [Described image] Figure 1 The Tana Torajen...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Osprey process
Science, Maths & Technology

Osprey process

...working processes to result in its final shape...Schematic arrangement of Osprey Preform Process: [Diagram to demonstrate Osprey Process (see article)] Material is induction-melted in a protective atmosphere of argon. It is poured into a tundish/crucible. A stream of molten metal at the base of the tundish is atomised by a mixture of argon and nitrogen gas into a stream...
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Article 5 mins
Using Turnitin effectively: building integrity into your writing
Education & Development

Using Turnitin effectively: building integrity into your writing

...work that is authentically your own — something to be genuinely proud of as a student. Through guided activities and practical examples, this free course will show you how Turnitin can be used as a learning tool before you submit your final assessments, helping you to develop confidence in your writing, referencing, and citation practices...This short online course...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Is Huawei's low-key approach the secret of its success?
Money & Business

Is Huawei's low-key approach the secret of its success?

...working...[Huawei watch] A Huawei watch We have just spent a week visiting Shenzhen, China, to see the headquarters of one of the world’s most innovative and fastest-growing companies – Huawei. Since its founding in 1987, Huawei has grown to become one of the world’s largest telecoms companies, with revenue of $75 billion. Globally it employs 180,000 with nearly...
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Article 5 mins
Belfast - healthy city
Society, Politics & Law

Belfast - healthy city

...work and experimental projects. Barriers to implementing policy David Stewart on how Northern Ireland is disadvantaged by the British government's Barnett Formula and its complex local government system Legacies of the troubles David Stewart on how Northern Ireland's sectarian divide can throw up unexpected health issues such as problems finding sufficient space to...
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Audio 40 mins
How to write a CV
Education & Development

How to write a CV

...work-based experience, used mainly when applying for a job. Your CV is your first opportunity to tell an employer what you can do. A well written CV can make the difference between getting an interview and not being considered for the role...A good CV should: Be factual and accurate. Be targeted to the job you're applying for. Be short - ideally no more than 2 pages/sides...
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Article 5 mins