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The power of infographics in research dissemination
Education & Development

The power of infographics in research dissemination

...course, The power of infographics in research dissemination, you will explore when and how infographics can be useful to your work. You will look at some good and bad practice in making and using infographics, and will learn how to evaluate infographics that appear to be presenting research evidence. The course concludes by introducing some free resources that can help...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Evolutionary tree of mammals
Nature & Environment

Evolutionary tree of mammals

...course, Evolutionary tree of mammals, looks at evidence from fossils and DNA to examine which mammals are most closely related to whales...This introduction to the evolution of mammals considers Darwin's observations on mammals and how he noticed that species fell into natural groups. This free course, Evolutionary tree of mammals, looks at evidence from fossils and DNA...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Climate change and renewable energy
Nature & Environment

Climate change and renewable energy

...course, Climate Change and Renewable Energy, describes the basic science of the greenhouse effect and how it has been modified by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels. It describes the large cuts in greenhouse gas emissions that will be required to stabilise the global climate, the role of international climate change negotiations and the need for an...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Developing a research question in International Relations
Society, Politics & Law

Developing a research question in International Relations

...course, taken from the MA in International Relations (Part 2), explores why research questions matter and what makes a good research question. Research questions are vital for any academic inquiry, yet writing a good one is not easy. A well-designed question enables you to clearly define and communicate a focused area of research in a way that is manageable within the...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
Developing high trust work relationships
Money & Business

Developing high trust work relationships

...course, Developing high trust work relationships, introduces the concept of trust, what it means to you and how it may affect your organisation...Learn about trust in the organisational context. This free course, Developing high trust work relationships, introduces the concept of trust, what it means to you and how it may affect your organisation....Developing high trust...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Gene testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Gene testing

...course, Gene testing, looks at three different uses of genetic testing: pre-natal diagnosis, childhood testing and adult testing. Such tests provide genetic information in the form of a predictive diagnosis, and as such are described as predictive tests. Pre-natal diagnosis uses techniques such as amniocentesis to test fetuses in the womb. For example, it is commonly...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Translation as a career
Languages

Translation as a career

...course you will meet professional translators discussing their work and reflect on what they say. You will assess your own language level and find out how translators maintain their language skills. You will also engage in a short translation activity...This free course explores translation as a career. During the course you will meet professional translators discussing...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Political ordering
Society, Politics & Law

Political ordering

...course, Political ordering, asks questions about what states are and how they are involved in the processes of governing and ordering social life. Building from an awareness of just how much of everyday life involves the state, the course questions whether states have this authority to govern. It also asks about situations in which states may not be able to command such...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs