An exam revolt of Ampleforth proportions
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The decision by Ampleforth College, a Roman Catholic public school, to introduce its own certificate in place of GCSE English Literature has attracted interest from other independent schools concerned about the narrowness of the GCSE syllabus. This may bring independent schools into conflict with the government as it seeks to raise standards in education. Ampleforth reports that it has gained strong support from parents, and believes that its efforts to widen the scope of GCSE study should be welcomed by the government.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Student plagiarism: the unoriginal sin
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The academic community is becoming increasingly concerned about the problem of plagiarism among students. Students are under great pressure to perform well, and this can make them tempted to copy out parts of textbooks and include them in their own work. Plagiarism has also risen with the move away from traditional final examinations and towards continuous assessment. The psychology department of Plymouth University is now investigating the prevalence of cheating among undergraduate students in the UK.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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