In recent years, there have been calls to make scholarly articles more accessible to non-specialist audiences. Research has always helped shape the public realm, empowering people across all sectors of society to make informed decisions. Academic or topic-specific jargon can hinder the general understanding and impact of such publications, which is where Plain Language Summaries (PLS) can be very helpful.

What are Plain Language Summaries (PLS)?

What I learnt on my PGCE

Natalie is an MFL graduate training to be a primary school teacher in Norfolk. In this blog, she shares her experiences as a PGCE student and advice to anyone considering embarking on a teacher training course.

Tips for starting a PGCE course

So, it’s been 6 weeks now since I started my PGCE. And what a whirlwind it’s been!

1. The importance of search engines
2. What do search engines look at?
3. So what can you do to help?
   3.1 Repeat key phrases in the abstract while writing naturally
   3.2 Get the title right
   3.3 Choose your key words carefully
   3.4 Link to your article
   3.5 Summary

What originally inspired you to write the book?

Geraldine Davis and Gemma Ryder, authors of Leading in Early Childhood, share their thoughts on leadership and how there's a leader within every early years practitioner. 

How can couples and families effectively navigate issues such as divorce, teen parenting, or job loss? Launching as a four-volume set, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling covers an array of theories, approaches, and techniques in the field and applies them to various life events that affect families and couples.

London, Research published today by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine concludes that patients admitted to hospital from care homes are c

Report kicks off initiative to help researchers demonstrate and achieve impact

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