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We should stop advising students to choose subjects they’re good at (2017)
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Earnshaw, H. (2017). We should stop advising students to choose subjects they’re good at. [Blog post]. IOP Blog

We should stop advising young people to do what they’re good at when they are making subject choices at school.
It sounds like such sensible, non-controversial advice, doesn’t it? What could possibly be wrong? Plenty.

Mungos mungo (2016)
Digital Artefact
Gilchrist, J., & Do Linh San, E. (2016). Mungos mungo. [Website]

biotic: Calculation of Freshwater Biotic Indices. R package version 0.1.2 (2016)
Digital Artefact
Briers, R. (2016). biotic: Calculation of Freshwater Biotic Indices. R package version 0.1.2. [digital]. https://github.com/robbriers/biotic

The biotic package calculates a range of commonly used UK freshwater invertebrate biotic indices, based on family level identification. Indices that can be calculated are BMWP (and associated N-Taxa and ASPT), Whalley revised BWMP, habitat-specific... Read More about biotic: Calculation of Freshwater Biotic Indices. R package version 0.1.2.

Redesigning Community Justice in Scotland? (2015)
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Morrison, K. (2015). Redesigning Community Justice in Scotland?. [Website blog article]

No abstract available.

Book Review: Youth Working with Girls and Women in Community Settings: A Feminist Perspective by Janet Batsleer (2013)
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Wong, Y. N. Book Review: Youth Working with Girls and Women in Community Settings: A Feminist Perspective by Janet Batsleer. [Blog]

Youth work with girls has taken inspiration from feminist theory and the women’s movement, with community based projects seeking to challenge oppression and encourage confidence and inclusivity. Drawing together historical, theoretical, and practice-... Read More about Book Review: Youth Working with Girls and Women in Community Settings: A Feminist Perspective by Janet Batsleer.

Alternative Assessment for a Visually Impaired Student (2010)
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Garden, C., Chalmers, C., Orwat, M., & Booth, S. (2010). Alternative Assessment for a Visually Impaired Student. [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/services/dlte/LTA/resources/Pages/Details.aspx?ItemID=48&Section=CS]

Essay writing in a scientific style is considered to be a key skill for students studying Biological Sciences and Sport and Exercise science. An assessment in the core first year module “Introductory Physiology” therefore includes an essay on one of... Read More about Alternative Assessment for a Visually Impaired Student.

'Big Brother' researchers to rein in horse obesity (2010)
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Smith, D. (2010). 'Big Brother' researchers to rein in horse obesity. [News item]

RESEARCHERS have adopted Big Brother tactics to tackle growing levels of obesity in Britain’s horse population.

One in three horses, and over 80% of ponies, are currently believed to be in danger of fat-related health risks such as laminitis – the... Read More about 'Big Brother' researchers to rein in horse obesity.

Texting in Class (2010)
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Chalmers, C., & Garden, C. (2010). Texting in Class. [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/services/dlte/LTA/resources/Pages/Details.aspx?ItemID=14&Section=CS]

In large student cohorts, it can be intimidating for students to ask questions. We have introduced "text walling" as a means of allowing students to ask questions by mobile phone (a technology familiar to all students). The questions appear on the co... Read More about Texting in Class.

Landward, BBC Scotland. Veterinary aspects of backyard hens. (2010)
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Fraser, M. (2010). Landward, BBC Scotland. Veterinary aspects of backyard hens

Interview with Sarah Mack about the health of backyard hens

Perth FM - Tick prevention week. (2010)
Digital Artefact
Fraser, M. (2010). Perth FM - Tick prevention week

Radio interview to discuss the diseases risks of ticks in humans and companion animals

What Does My Turnitin Report Mean? (2009)
Digital Artefact
Garden, C. (2009). What Does My Turnitin Report Mean?. [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/services/dlte/LTA/resources/Pages/Details.aspx?ItemID=19&Section=CS]

Use of a checklist to help students understand their Turnitin reports and staff to think about how they use Turnitin.

The Mathematical Dog. (2008)
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Smith, D. (2008). The Mathematical Dog

Extraordinary Animals Season 2 Episode 1 S2E1

Maggie is a seven-year-old Jack Russell that can do simple mathematical calculations by tapping correct answers using her paw. Animal experts travel to her Florida home to assess the claims for themse... Read More about The Mathematical Dog..

Episode 30 - Dog intelligence. (2006)
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Smith, D. (2006). Episode 30 - Dog intelligence

Are you a fan of pedigrees or do you prefer crossbreeds? Opinions on this area can be very heartfelt, and the issue is clouded in myth. Which is more intelligent though, a pure pedigree or a mixed up mutt?

At Aberdeen University in Scotland, Dr D... Read More about Episode 30 - Dog intelligence..

Uni takes lead in dog IQ testing. (2006)
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Smith, D. (2006). Uni takes lead in dog IQ testing. [BBC News channel]

Scottish scientists are trying to prove intelligence is not just down to good breeding - at least for dogs.
Aberdeen University is running IQ tests on pedigree and crossbreeds to see which ones are smarter.

Researchers hope the tests, mostly in... Read More about Uni takes lead in dog IQ testing..