Why does the stick work better than the carrot?

Why does the stick work better than the carrot?

On 23rd January Vasumathi Sriganesh delivered a lecture on literature searching at the Ayurved Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai for their Post graduate students. An enthusiastic lot, they scored very well in the small post test that we normally give at the end of such events. But here is something very thought provoking. In the Feedback Section of the form, we asked a question –  “Do you think Literature Searching should be taught in the curriculum”? All of them answered – “Yes” But – for the question –  “Will you register for our courses and complete them” – Only one student said Yes.…
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Announcing a new course in QMedCourses

Announcing a new course in QMedCourses

"Mam I need your help for a literature search as I am going to do a systematic review". In the recent years I have had several phone calls with this request. The person who calls, asks for help saying "I do not know enough about this - I have tried my best". And then shares what he/she has already tried as a search strategy. As I browse through the attempt, my eyes hit upon the usage of any one or more of the following: AND instead of OR OR instead of AND Incorrect Mesh terms Unrecognized phrases in quotes Insufficient…
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Unity is strength

Unity is strength

You must have read this story as a child. About an old man who lived with three sons - all hard workers but fought all the time. The old man tried a lot to unite them but he failed. And finally decided to teach them a lesson. He made them break single sticks from a bundle and they could do that easily. Then he gave them a full bundle and they could break them only when they worked together. I now address all those who are registered for our ELearning courses, and have not worked on them. Do you remember…
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