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How do I pitch an idea to a science editor?
Science, Maths & Technology

How do I pitch an idea to a science editor?

...work or, if a new writer, briefly explain why you are best positioned to cover the story. COMMUNICATE WITH THE EDITOR Be friendly and flexible Be friendly, available and agreeable during the editing process. Be responsive and flexible to the feedback provided by the editor. It will ensure the piece is better and more suited to the outlet. Respect the agreed word length...
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Including diversity in race, ethnicity and culture in your teaching
Education & Development

Including diversity in race, ethnicity and culture in your teaching

...working with children or with adult students, who hopes to use the Black History Month resources to make your teaching practice more inclusive for pupils and students from a black or minority ethnic background? Here are some quick tips from Anita Naoko Pilgrim on how you might approach that work...Multiculturalism This approach looks to acknowledge and celebrate diverse...
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Everyday English 1
Languages

Everyday English 1

...work, study and everyday life...Would you like to improve your current English skills or perhaps remember areas you may have forgotten? This free course serves as good preparation for studying the formal English Essential Skills Level 1, which is available in Wales. Whilst the course does not cover all aspects of the current English Functional Skills Level 1 curriculum,...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
EPQs: why give a presentation?
Education & Development

EPQs: why give a presentation?

...work independently on a topic that really interests you or that you think is important. It is equivalent to an A-level qualification. These articles are designed to help you if you are enrolled on an EPQ. See previous article in series: Writing up your dissertation Why give a presentation? Giving a presentation on the results of your work is a requirement for the EPQ. You...
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What is crime?
Society, Politics & Law

What is crime?

...Social Sciences courses and qualifications Crime is an essentially contested concept. There is no universally agreed definition of what a crime is. However, the most straightforward way of thinking about crime is to look at it in terms of a legalistic perspective - from this approach a crime is an act which is illegal. It’s against the law. Specifically it is against...
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Can the Economy be Irish?
Money & Business

Can the Economy be Irish?

...Social Science in Belfast in November this year. In order to explore the complexities of the GVCs that underpin this sector, we need to go beyond its contribution to output, investment and employment. An economic narrative that includes the importance of this cross-border sector to the sense of rural culture and the very notion of Irishness is missing in assessing the...
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Assessing the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Science, Maths & Technology

Assessing the Future of Artificial Intelligence

...social implications of advances in artificial intelligence [call for evidence PDF]. The consultation poses a range of questions in particular topic areas, such as the impact of AI on society and the public perception of it, as well as ethical considerations and the role of the government in responding to AI’s development and use. For example, one question, targeted at...
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What makes a great Christmas number one?
History & The Arts

What makes a great Christmas number one?

...social campaigns encouraging support for singles which subvert the dominance of large corporate ventures such as X-factor. In the video below Jon Morter talks about his successful campaign to get ‘Rage Against the Machine’s ‘Killing in the Name’ to number one ahead of X-factor winner Joe McElderry in 2009: Transcript Although musically very different, there is...
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