Sunday, 15 July 2012
Research & Writing Tips: Avoiding Plagiarism: What Do I Need to Cite?
Here's a brief video which explains clearly when you need to reference words and ideas.
New Dissertation Drop-in!
I'm offering an extra dissertation drop in session on Monday 16th July. This isn't a formal teaching session - just drop in for a chat aout any dissertation related support you'd like, e.g. developing a research question, searching for materials, referencing, critical thinking etc.
I'll be in Library IT Training Suite 1 (top floor of Polhill Library) from 10.30 - 12.00 - so just drop in if you're interested.
Apologies for the late announcement - I've only just heard that the room's free.
I'll be in Library IT Training Suite 1 (top floor of Polhill Library) from 10.30 - 12.00 - so just drop in if you're interested.
Apologies for the late announcement - I've only just heard that the room's free.
Monday, 9 July 2012
Homophobia In Schools Needs To Be Taken More Seriously
Homophobic bullying in schools needs to be taken more seriously, according to gay rights charity Stonewall. The report, the organisation's first on the issue for five years, also says despite progress being made, there is more to be done.
The organisation surveyed 1,614 lesbian, gay and bisexual people between the ages of 11-19. Fifty-five per cent said they were targeted because of their sexuality.
The government says it is doing more to tackle homophobia in schools. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed the report but agrees more needs to be done.
You can read more on this story on the BBC Newsbeat website here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/18705431
The organisation surveyed 1,614 lesbian, gay and bisexual people between the ages of 11-19. Fifty-five per cent said they were targeted because of their sexuality.
The government says it is doing more to tackle homophobia in schools. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed the report but agrees more needs to be done.
You can read more on this story on the BBC Newsbeat website here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/18705431
Measuring National Well-being: Education & Skills
New research from the Office of National Statistics suggests that people who are better educated are more likely to say that they are satisfied with their lives.
The study is part of a £2m project launched by the prime minister to try to measure people's happiness and well-being. It does not say education necessarily leads to happiness. The researchers point out that many other factors affect the way people feel, including someone's age, health, income and job.
The study also shows that over time, the UK's population has become better-educated. Between 1993 and 2011, the proportion of adults aged 16 to 64 without any formal educational qualifications has more than halved from 27% to 11%, it says. Meanwhile, the proportion with a degree or equivalent qualification has more than doubled from 11% to 24%.
The study is part of a £2m project launched by the prime minister to try to measure people's happiness and well-being. It does not say education necessarily leads to happiness. The researchers point out that many other factors affect the way people feel, including someone's age, health, income and job.
The study also shows that over time, the UK's population has become better-educated. Between 1993 and 2011, the proportion of adults aged 16 to 64 without any formal educational qualifications has more than halved from 27% to 11%, it says. Meanwhile, the proportion with a degree or equivalent qualification has more than doubled from 11% to 24%.
PM Unveils 'Foster To Adopt' Plan
Prime Minister, David Cameron has said that new-born babies being taken into care should be fostered by people who want to adopt them.
Mr Cameron says the law in England will be changed to encourage more councils to do this - so more babies can find a loving home earlier.
He says it is "shocking" that so many babies taken in to care at one month wait 15 months to be adopted. The government has pledged to simplify and speed up the adoption process.
It wants babies to be placed with prospective adoptive parents before the courts have decided to remove them permanently from their natural parents. In some cases, there might be disappointment for those trying to adopt, because the courts might eventually decide to return the child to its natural parents.
Most often, children are moved from foster carers to adoptive parents once the courts have decided that the child should be adopted - a process that often takes more than a year.
You can read more on this story on the BBC News website here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18724999
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Mr Cameron says the law in England will be changed to encourage more councils to do this - so more babies can find a loving home earlier.
He says it is "shocking" that so many babies taken in to care at one month wait 15 months to be adopted. The government has pledged to simplify and speed up the adoption process.
It wants babies to be placed with prospective adoptive parents before the courts have decided to remove them permanently from their natural parents. In some cases, there might be disappointment for those trying to adopt, because the courts might eventually decide to return the child to its natural parents.
Most often, children are moved from foster carers to adoptive parents once the courts have decided that the child should be adopted - a process that often takes more than a year.
You can read more on this story on the BBC News website here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18724999
Children's Charities Warn Of Rise In The Vulnerable
The number of children living in vulnerable families could rise to more than one million by 2015, three leading UK charities have warned.
Research for the NSPCC, Action for Children and The Children's Society suggests struggling families will be badly hit by cuts to tax and benefits. They want urgent action to ensure the next generation of young does not become "victim" of austerity. Ministers say welfare reform will lift thousands of families out of poverty.
The report by Landman Economics classed about 900,000 children as living in vulnerable households in 2008. This was using a more generous measure than the government's own classification of vulnerable families. Using that wider measure it predicts the number could increase to more than a million by 2011.
Researchers found a large number of families struggling with multiple problems like unemployment, depression and poor quality housing. The study also estimated the number of youngsters living in "extremely vulnerable families" could almost double, from less than 50,000 now to 96,000 by 2015.
Cuts to benefits and public services, and the recession, have been blamed for the potential rises.
You can read more on this story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18732477
Research for the NSPCC, Action for Children and The Children's Society suggests struggling families will be badly hit by cuts to tax and benefits. They want urgent action to ensure the next generation of young does not become "victim" of austerity. Ministers say welfare reform will lift thousands of families out of poverty.
The report by Landman Economics classed about 900,000 children as living in vulnerable households in 2008. This was using a more generous measure than the government's own classification of vulnerable families. Using that wider measure it predicts the number could increase to more than a million by 2011.
Researchers found a large number of families struggling with multiple problems like unemployment, depression and poor quality housing. The study also estimated the number of youngsters living in "extremely vulnerable families" could almost double, from less than 50,000 now to 96,000 by 2015.
Cuts to benefits and public services, and the recession, have been blamed for the potential rises.
You can read more on this story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18732477
Councils Put Stricter Time Limits On Elderly Care
Most councils are imposing unreasonably short
time limits on care for the elderly at home, according to the UK
Homecare Association.
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services said it illustrated the financial pressures on the system.
Around 640,000 carers visit people in their homes across the UK on a daily basis, helping them with basic tasks like dressing, washing, and heating up meals.
But as budgets tighten, increasing numbers are being told to clockwatch; having time limits set on visits.
In its survey, the UK Homecare Association heard from 739 companies providing care at people's homes, representing 90% of all local authority areas.
You can read more on this story on the BBC News website here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18347303
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