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PodMag May 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag May 2016

...types of references, from module materials and websites, to wikis, blogs and tweets, and the differences between in-text citations and a bibliography or reference list. The support the Library can provide with referencing queries is also covered. Jacqueline Baxter Finally Jacqueline Baxter interviews three students, Ben, Androulla and Kelly, about their hot tips when...
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My career goal: Social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

My career goal: Social care

...now. Take a look at all Open University courses. If you are new to university level study, find out more about the types of qualifications we offer, including our entry level Access courses and Certificates. Not ready for University study? Then browse over 1000 free courses on OpenLearn and sign up to our newsletter to hear about new free courses as they are released....
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Textiles in Ghana
History & The Arts

Textiles in Ghana

...types of cloth and the design of textiles are about more than just fashion. Woven Kente cloth is a great status symbol, marking wealth and, in the past, office - something to be worn on important occasions and by important people. Adinkra is a printed fabric, hand-made and worn mainly for funerals, which are very important celebrations in Ghana. The tracks on this album...
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Water supply and treatment in the UK
Science, Maths & Technology

Water supply and treatment in the UK

...they think. The panel outline what we can do to help ourselves. Fresh water filtration The multi-stage treatment process river water goes through before it comes out of our taps. Waste water filtration The processes at a sewage works and the types of waste water treated. Background to the case studies Dr Suresh Nesaratnam explains the choice of case studies in the video....
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What is aquaponics - and how can fish poo help feed the world?
Nature & Environment

What is aquaponics - and how can fish poo help feed the world?

...type of sustainable agriculture. Kate Humble is involved, too...Who needs soil when you have a fish tank? “Aquaponics” combines growing plants in water, or hydroponics, with fish cultivation, or aquaculture. It’s a symbiotic process that has its roots in Asian farming practices reaching back thousands of years. When used well, aquaponics can increase local food...
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Could your brain activity be used in evidence against you?
Society, Politics & Law

Could your brain activity be used in evidence against you?

...type of diamond was stolen, where it was stolen, and what type of tools were used to effect the theft. This technique gathers electrical signals within the brain through the scalp by electroencephalography (EEG), signals which indicate brain responses. Known as the P300 signal, those responses to questions or visual stimuli are assessed for signs that the individual...
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Protecting Landscapes and Creating the Right Tools for the Job
Society, Politics & Law

Protecting Landscapes and Creating the Right Tools for the Job

...types’ within the Cairngorms National Park. From this assessment a planning framework and set of guiding ‘landscape principles’ have been developed. They have been further refined into an on-line ‘landscape toolkit’ described by the CNPA as ‘a resource to help developers and professionals as well as anyone with a keen interest in learning more about Cairngorms...
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Winchcombe Meteorite: Insights from the First Scientist on the Scene
Science, Maths & Technology

Winchcombe Meteorite: Insights from the First Scientist on the Scene

...type of material never before recovered in the UK. Soon after Richard confirmed this, many other scientists from across the UK joined in the hunt for, and recovery of, further pieces of the ‘Winchcombe’ meteorite in the surrounding region. Richard: “It is common for meteorites to disintegrate during flight and to be deposited over a relatively wide area, known as a...
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