Northern Rock – a bigger issue than we think?
18th February 2008

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The happy knack of finding unknown unknowns
16th February 2008

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So you think you’re an expert?
8th February 2008

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Statistics: Can You Really Believe the Figures? [ABSTRACT]
1st February 2008

Hard, objective, accurate, definitive, precise numbers are beguilingly appealing. Yet in reality numbers are often subjective, vague, provisional and need to be qualified - they can even be downright misleading. So a few key danger zones are highlighted here and some elementary precautions suggested. They may seem 'self-evident'. However, a vast number of examples could be quoted to show that simple errors often trip up even sophisticated research.

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Evaluating Researchers: Developing a Skills Matrix [ABSTRACT]
1st February 2008

We probably all have an idea of what a good researcher is capable of doing and what kind of skills that person possesses. We also know when we provide good quality and what kind of skills we use when doing this - or do we?

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Online Digital Special Collections in English Universities: Promoting Awareness [ABSTRACT]
1st February 2008

Cultural institutions in the UK are repositories of a wealth of historical material. The scholarly importance of such resources is at the basis of the numerous digitisation projects aimed at widening their access worldwide. The lack of national policies has left those institutions alone in engaging in dissemination activities and in raising awareness of their own online material.

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Beyond the Internet: Successful Research Strategies [ABSTRACT]
1st February 2008

Beyond the Internet: Successful Research Strategies by Barbara A. Chernow is to the study of the research process what The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. (Strunk, William. Elements of Style. Ithaca, NY: 1918) is to the study of grammar and composition. Both are classic reference books that condense the essence of their respective discipline while not diluting the essential principles.

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Managing Successful Vendor Contracts: Part 1 - Preparation [ABSTRACT]
1st February 2008

Successful contract and vendor management cuts costs, improves business performance and enhances vendor-client relationships. It wins the respect of others inside and outside your organisation and improves your professional standing. In short, it helps you do a better job. 

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Ring in the new
31st January 2008

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Please can we have our privacy back?
29th January 2008

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