In our Critical Thinking module here at the Academy for Distance Learning, we teach that the only legitimate argument is the appeal to logos (logic and reason). According to the standard view, appeals to pathos (emotions) and appeals to ethos (trust) are both illegitimate attempts to manipulate people. This idea is based on centuries
When you start a course of study, there can be many things that occur to you. A mixture of excitement, anticipation, optimism and determination may be among your feelings, together with being daunted by what is ahead. Research shows that there are many study practices that enhance your learning experience, making your study time
Critical thinking is often seen as an elite subject. It is especially taught at private grammar schools, it is a favourite for Oxford and Harvard applicants, and it has its roots in the education of classical Greece and Rome. However, critical thinking is empathically not just a pet subject for the rich. Critical thinking is
Being a Google Scholar Imagine this: You need to write a research paper, but at the last minute you realise that you’ve missed your bus to the library and it has just started raining. What do you do? If your answer was: “I go for a walk in the rain.” I applaud your misguided dedication.
Do you struggle with essay structure? Have you been told that your essays are too vague, or not focussed enough? If so, this post is for you. One of the reasons people struggle with essays is that essays can appear to be creative, intellectual masterpieces. It’s common to get writer’s block even thinking about an
Many magazine articles are written by full-time staff of the publication, but some also carry material that has been written by freelancers – this could be you! These six tips will help you to publishing success: Decide which magazine you aim to write for. It is a mistake to complete a manuscript and then wonder
A Lit Review or Literature Review is a list, synopsis, and synthesis (review) of previous research conducted by scholars on any given topic. Lit reviews define the issues surrounding a subject, and let researchers know whether a particular issue has already been studied by someone else. History Up until the expansion of the internet into
If you’re living in the UK right now, you are probably being bombarded with letters, billboards and news broadcasts about the EU referendum. Most of these publications will try to convince you that there is only one good argument. In academic writing terms, we call this a biased, unbalanced approach. There are reasonable arguments behind
Computer Eyestrain – easy solutions Do you ever find that your eyes feel tired, dry or stinging after a session on your computer? We often find ourselves staring at a computer screen, iPad, Kindle or other device for long periods of time, absorbed in what we are doing without giving much thought to our eyes.
Education opens doors to success windows of opportunity and in at least one case, gates to new possibilities. Such is the case with ADL success story Annabella Baker. Originally from Italy, but now living in the UK, Annabella faced a tragedy all too familiar to many when she lost her airline job during the Covid
Gardens are hard work.  Behind every immaculate lawn and carefully tended flowerbed is a never-ending struggle between nature and gardener. Of course simply leaving the garden to its own devices isn’t really an option; Untended, plants will grow freely for the whole of spring and summer and even into autumn. Worse yet, an uncared for
Some stories of educational achievement soar into the heavens. Of individuals who through hard work and toil overcame the challenges in their life to achieve. Certainly, at ADL we’ve seen and helped many individuals achieve their dreams through completing a course which helped them get a place at university or begin a new career. This,
If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their
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