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Anthropology Dissertation: in which areas/topics would you like to see more research done?

Hello All Dissertation Students,

I am in the process of finding out a topic for a anthropology dissertations , more specifically in forensic anthropology. Although I am quite sure what I want to do, I am interested in having views of others in the fields, and where they think research is lacking. With a bit of luck, my ideas will be amongst the areas suggested!

I am particularly inte… Continue

Posted by Rose Tyler on November 10, 2009 at 7:07am

Dissertation Viva Guidance and Get Free Dissertation Viva Guide!!!

- Do you know that at viva you will be expected to defend your work?
- Will you be able to state the main achievements of your dissertation writing task?
- Do you feel confident enough to discuss shortcomings and respond to the detailed questioning from the examiners?

The Dissertation viva is a necessary part of the assessment for all UK Dissertation modules. The viva is part of the assessment for the module, and the final mark for the module is a r… Continue

Posted by Marilyn Willis on November 6, 2009 at 3:16pm

Get 3 FREE Dissertation Topics Without Spending a Single PENNY!

3 Free Dissertation Topics??? Really??? Well… You must be reading this post just to confirm if the statement is true OR “Free Dissertation Topics” under discussion are those that must have been overly-used? Well… the good news is a “Dissertation Writing Service” is offering “Free Dissertation Topics” according to the request of students just because they wan… Continue

Posted by Cassidy David on August 20, 2009 at 3:32pm

Hello World!

Ethical Trade & Info Community is coming into reality now.

Etic project is driven by personal interest and questions raised by my love for social anthropology, people, traveling, art and cultural products. I have been always fascinated by different cultures and their art and craft products, how their meaning has been changing in our modern world, through globalization, travel & tourism, technology, the Internet… How craft traditions, activities can be preserved in our fast changing worl… Continue

Posted by Eszter Kun on June 11, 2008 at 6:24pm

Social Media for the Third Sector

We hosted what became a passionate debate on Social Media… Continue

Posted by Libby Davy on May 12, 2008 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Dalai Lama Comes to UK - May 2008 - last chance?

This may be the last chance we have to meet world peace leader Tenzin Gyatso the Dalai Lama of Tibet. A friend helping organise the tour has told us future tours are unlikely, due to his advancing years and some health issues affecting insurance.

Fortunately… Continue

Posted by Libby Davy on May 2, 2008 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Social tools for coordinating collective action in Egypt

I was in Cairo, Egypt on holiday last week, and came across some news articles while reading the local papers, about how social tools like Facebook and Twitter were being used by pro-democracy activists in coordinating collective action against a number of Government measures, such as lack of freedom of speech (a number of bloggers have been jailed for supposedly defaming the country and Islam), the increase in food prices, in particular the price of bread, etc. Here's a link to my own blog site… Continue

Posted by Taline Haytayan on May 1, 2008 at 10:00pm

I Am An Activist - Tribute to Anita Roddick

I am a big fan and sometimes apologist for Anita Roddick. I am also an activist.

I have grown up with Anita's strong voice and heart, strong actions, in my life. She is like an inspiring, very sympatico Aunty, always there, always putting the fire in my belly.

The day she died was a da… Continue

Posted by Libby Davy on April 21, 2008 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Follow 'blogtivists' and each other on twitter

Hi all

Now we can share the highlights of our day with this group on Twitter.

Just search for blogtivists and follow on topic updates from me for the group.

You can also follow my personal tweets as libbydavy, some of which will be on topic and some of which will be very random.

If you meet someone you want to listen out for, check their profile for their Twitter account.

I will follow anyone who enters their account name in. If or when you start using Twitter, please update y… Continue

Posted by Libby Davy on April 9, 2008 at 8:00pm

Come & meet up in Brighton

Hi all

If you can make it to Brighton, we would love to see you after werk at our juicy new co-working space and creative hub The Werks. Meet like-minded folk in the Web 2.0 zone, writers, ethical biz and other happening folk, or just sip on something salubrious and celebrate the end of the week and the coming of spring! (Give or take a bit of snow.)

More info here.

First one was 25 April. Stay tuned for next date and… Continue

Posted by Libby Davy on April 9, 2008 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Forum

Nestle Google ads 2 Replies

So I just saw a Nestle Google ad on the Authentic Blogging homepage which I found pretty out of place. After years of boycotting them along with thousands of other people due to the Baby Milk Actio...

Tagged: google, ads, nestle, nike, anti

Started by Beth Granter. Last reply by suzy miller Jun. 26, 2008.

Social Media / Web 2.0 for the Third Sector

What do you think the key questions and issues facing charities, non-profits, social enterprises and other Third Sector folk are when looking at what's happening online? See our recent discussion ...

Started by Libby Davy May. 12, 2008.

Wanted: Web and Design Manager to make a difference

My favourite environment charity and excellent client, Global Action Plan, are looking for a Web and Design Manager, based in London. This is a nice role -- you get to manage the design side of thi...

Tagged: social, jobs, media, web

Started by Graeme Sutherland May. 7, 2008.

Joining the dots 7 Replies

We (as in, people who use the web a lot) increasingly inhabit multiple online spaces; Facebook, Upcoming, Twitter, a blog, forum contributions... Does that mean that we have multiple online person...

Started by Ruth Harper. Last reply by Graeme Sutherland Apr. 29, 2008.

Libby is our Featured Teacher on School of Everthing this week 2 Replies

http://www.schoolofeverything.com Permalink: http://www.schoolofeverything.com/features/libbyda enjoy doing Featured Teachers because it gradually starts to build up this amazing sense of the diff...

Started by Mary Harrington. Last reply by Mary Harrington Apr. 17, 2008.

What music inspires you? 14 Replies

Getting all multimedia around here. Just added two songs that really bring out the passionate activist in me. Was playing Franti's freaky people as I rode along the seafront the other day, after a...

Tagged: music, bragg, franti, activism

Started by Libby Davy. Last reply by Sarah Cheal Apr. 16, 2008.

Letting go of control is hard!

Reposted from Social / Eco Enterprise Group Posted by Chris Anderson on 7 April 2008 at 8:03pm Talking with would-be bloggers at large campaigning organisations, one of the recurring issues is th...

Tagged: policy, blogging, ngo, authenticity, activism

Started by Libby Davy Apr. 7, 2008.

Does blogging make you smarter? 4 Replies

I would say yes, absolutely. By reflecting and writing, possibily sparking a discussion, we are bound to learn more, therefore to become smarter. Better out than in. But do we need to be more caref...

Started by Libby Davy. Last reply by Nick Booth Apr. 4, 2008.

Can blogging create bamboo for pandas?

If we are all going to survive, let along thrive, we need bamboo. Think of bamboo as food. What kind of food? The good, healthy stuff that helps us grow. Think of bamboo as like minded people, as ...

Tagged: pandas, survival, slow, food, bamboo

Started by Libby Davy Apr. 4, 2008.

Positive blogging examples

Here are three examples of blogging doing great stuff to communicate in the social/eco sector. 1. Ethical Weddings 2. Greenpeace 3. Thriving Too I love the way Tessy at Thriving always uses an im...

Tagged: ethical, weddings, greenpeace, ning

Started by Libby Davy Apr. 4, 2008.