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Among the halls of academia there are few sins greater than that of plagiarism. Being found guilty of this offence can be the death knell of careers and reputations and can invalidate years of work. That’s why it is so important for students to be aware of what plagiarism is and how they can avoid
April 14, 2016
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As anyone with a passing interest in water slides or skiing might tell you, slippery slopes have a tendency to take on a life of their own. You might try to slow down or even stop as you go, but it’s an immense effort to get back up at all and it is all but
February 16, 2016
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Everybody knows that the best cure for the common cold is good helping of vitamin C. That’s just common knowledge. Likewise, carrots are excellent for improving your vision at night. Lastly, nobody would dispute the common knowledge that the Earth is at the centre of the universe and that the sun orbits the world. Right?
January 21, 2016
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There are no stupid questions is, quite possibly, the stupidest statement anyone ever made. Of course there are stupid questions – What is the flavour of yellow or asking a lady her weight without good medical reason come to mind. Nevertheless questions remain the essential way in which we take advantage of the knowledge of
December 10, 2015
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Failures of Logic – The Chewbacca Defence With the return of Star Wars to the cinemas this month, this week we take a look at the logic argument “The Chewbacca Defense”. Chewbacca, as many will know is the giant furry wookie character in the original Star Wars films who, as a happy coincidence returns as
December 8, 2015
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Today’s marketing buzzwords love to include an emphasis on the natural. Cosmetics like shampoo and makeup products boast about how they are made using natural ingredients. Food packaging proudly labels itself as containing absolutely no GM (Genetically Modified) ingredients. And fresh produce, fruit, veg and more is increasingly available in an organic variety. On the
November 6, 2015
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One of the strongest points in academic writing is the need to back up your assertions and points with evidence that demonstrates your reasoning. One of the important things that a student should always do when dealing with their evidence is to name their source. This goes so far as to have a proper citation
October 8, 2015
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Writing for academic purposes is very different to writing for other reasons, such as for business or personally. If you want to succeed well on an academic course, whether at school, University, or by distance learning, it is key for you to understand just how you should be writing your coursework. Not doing so will
September 8, 2015
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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
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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
Henry Hoover’s Broken Plug
May 18, 2023
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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,
King Charles and the Grey Goo
May 12, 2023
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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
Could You Be a Personal Trainer?
May 4, 2023
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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
