MRKT20052 Assessment 1B:
Portfolio Articles Analysis
Weight: 10%
Word limit: Maximum of 1,000 words for your selected article
Note: please adjust this time if you have daylight savings or are not in Queensland.
For this assessment, each student will choose any ONE of the two articles provided below and write a reflective analysis. This is an individual assessment with a maximum word count of 1,000 words for the article analysis excluding references.
In analysing the chosen article, the emphasis is on identifying the marketing implications of the events or issues described in the selected article. For the selected article, students are to prepare a write-up (in a .doc or .docx format) answering the following question:
What are the implications of the events/incidents/issues in the article from a marketing perspective and how will these impact (positively or negatively) relevant stakeholders?
The write-up for each article should be presented in the following format using headings as per the three points below:
1. Concise summary of the key issues illustrated in the article.
2. Explanation of why the issues illustrated in the article is important.
3. Discussion of implications of these issues from a marketing perspective.
Article Reference
#1 Rigby, B. (2019). How brands are capitalising on the ‘Markle Sparkle’ and consumer trends to push sustainable fashion. Retrieved from: https://mumbrella.com.au/how-brands-are-capitalising-on-the-markle-sparkleand-consumer-trends-to-push-sustainable-fashion-575396
#2 Singer, M. (2019). Smaller stores and free booze: Myer’s plan to lure shoppers after dark. Retrieved from: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/smaller-stores-and-freebooze-myer-s-plan-to-lure-shoppers-after-dark-20190830-p52mik.html
Provide a list of at least 4 references for your reflective analysis. The references should consist of published academic and research papers and textbooks in the write-up to support key points. Ensure that your references are relevant to the issues discussed. You should also reference the chosen articles in the submission document with the correct URL in the reference list section (this is additional to your academic references). Referencing should follow the APA style, which can be found at
https://www.cqu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/58413/APA_referencing_guide.pdf
All assessments may be checked by the marker and Unit Coordinator for potential plagiarism issues. Therefore, write in your own words, do NOT use Google Translate or Spin, do NOT copy a part or all of a friend’s assessment or pay someone else to do your assessment. It is not just your Turnitin score that counts but whether a staff member feels that this is not your own work that may make us take a long look at your assessment.
If your assessment is suspected to be plagiarised, it will be forwarded to an appropriate authority and severe penalties will be applied if you are found guilty of Academic Misconduct.
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Assessment Criteria:
• Summary of key issues (10%)
• Explanations of issues’ importance (30%)
• Reflective analysis (30%)
• Writing style (10%)
• Evidence of research (20%)
Detailed marking rubric that will be used to mark your assessment can be found in the
Assessments folder in Moodle. Penalties apply for late submission (1 mark will be deducted from the total mark for every day late in submission, unless an extension has been granted by the Unit Coordinator).
Submission checklist for Assessment 1:
• Cover page with student name, student ID, campus, tutor, tutorial class, word count from introduction to reference list (template is provided in Moodle)
• 1.5 line spacing and 12 size font in Times New Roman;
• Maximum of 1,000 words for the article excluding references;
• Submitted in .doc or .docx format
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Category: Writers Solution
ASSESSMENT 2A BRIEF
Subject Code and Title BIZ101: Business Communications
Assessment Source Analysis
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1000 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following subject learning outcomes:
a) Demonstrate information literacy and critical analysis appropriate to the level of study.
b) Understand and demonstrate academic integrity and authentic engagement with information.
d) Identify and apply effective communication skills within a variety of business environments, including the use of technology.
Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 3.2 (Week 6)
Weighting 25%
Total Marks 100 marks
Task Summary
Identify, summarise and evaluate four (4) sources that will be useful for completing the Assessment 2B Written Report.
Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this assessment.
Context
In business, you need to be able to research sources of information, read and evaluate their credibility to ensure they are appropriate when building and communicating an argument or a line of reasoning. Beyond this context, these skills will assist you for academic purposes in writing summaries and critically reviewing sources of information for your current and future studies.
Task Instructions
To complete this assessment task you must:
1. Select one (1) of the following topics (You will use this topic for both this assessment task (2A Source Analysis) and Assessment 2B Written Report):
a. Using Social Media in the workplace to communicate with staff.
b. Communicating a companywide employee recognition program using digital technology.
c. Boosting workplace motivation through innovative communication tools.
d. Implementing instant messaging/group messaging, discussion forums and workplace chatrooms.
e. Podcasts, internal blogs/vlogs as a means to communicate to employees.
f. Using an internal intranet/social intranet for employee interactions.
2. Conduct research on your chosen topic.
3. Identify four (4) sources that will be useful for completing Assessment 2B Written Report (read Assessment 2B Brief to inform your choice of sources).
a. Two (2) of the sources must be from reliable academic sources, such as academic journals and books. The other two (2) sources can come from YouTube or TEDtalks or other non-academic sources.
4. Provide the following for each source:
a. Name of the source in full according to the APA 6th ed. style.
b. A brief summary of each source (100-150 words each), justifying why it is relevant to the topic of your written report.
c. Evaluate the reliability of each source by applying the Five Tests for Reliability, covered in Module 3. You must cover:
1. Authority
2. Audience
3. Transparency
4. Objectivity
5. Currency
d. Include a final reference list for all four (4) sources in APA 6th ed. style.
Please note the following additional information:
• You should adhere to the correct use of academic writing, presentation and grammar.
• You are advised to include a minimum of two (2) academic references and two (2) mediabased references as described above.
• You must check the Similarity Report for your assessment task in Turnitin before submitting it in Blackboard. All highlighted sentences must be either paraphrased in your own words or put in as direct quotes and referenced accordingly.
• For additional support on academic skills, please visit: https://laureateau.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&am p;content_id=_2498849_1
Referencing
• It is essential that you use appropriate APA 6th edition style for citing and referencing your research.
• Please comply with all academic standards of legibility and referencing details (including a reference list). Please see more information on referencing here: http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing
Submission Instructions
Upload your Source Analysis to Turnitin and check your Turnitin Similarity Report.
When the Turnitin Similarity Report is less than 20%, submit your Source Analysis via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in BIZ101 Business Communications.
Your learning facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in Blackboard. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
The below assessment rubric guides the marker when awarding marks for your assessment. You should use this rubric to review your assessment task prior to submission, ensuring there is nothing you have missed.
Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient) 65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75 -84% High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Number of sources
10%
Identifies less than 4 sources useful to complete the Assessment 2B Written
Report on the chosen topic. Identifies 4 sources, however there are less than 2 reliable academic sources identified.
The usefulness and/or suitability of the sources identified to complete the Assessment 2B Written Report on the chosen topic is debatable. Identifies 4 sources, from which at least 2 are from reliable academic sources. The sources identified are generally useful and
appropriate to complete the Assessment 2B Written
Report on the chosen topic. Identifies 4 sources, from which at least 2 are from reliable academic sources. All sources identified are useful and pertinent to complete the Assessment 2B Written Report on the chosen topic. Identifies 4 sources, from which at least 2 are from reliable academic sources.
The academic sources identified are critical in the discipline to the discussion of the chosen topic. All sources identified are highly pertinent to complete the Assessment 2B Written Report on the chosen topic.
Referencing
25%
Does not include correct references or in-text citations; does not use APA 6th ed. style.
Attempts to include references or in-text citations; however, these are sometimes insufficient or incorrect; uses APA 6th ed. style, however may contain some citation or referencing errors. Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources; uses APA 6th ed. style, however may contain minor citation or referencing errors. Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources; uses APA 6th ed. style, containing minimal and or no errors. Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources; uses APA 6th ed. style, containing no errors.
Summary
30%
Sources have not been summarised (i.e. more than one summary missing for one of the sources).
There is no/ a limited attempt at justifying relevance of selected sources. Most sources have been summarised (i.e. all sources have partial summaries or there is one summary missing for one of the sources).
The summaries are inconsistently appropriate
to the task, as demonstrated by an interrupted flow of ideas and at times lack of clarity.
All sources have been summarised appropriately, however this still needs some work to achieve a clear and coherent flow of ideas.
There is a generally adequate attempt at justifying the relevance of all selected sources, however this still needs some work (i.e. relevance to topic and task inconsistently clear). All sources have been summarised appropriately, coherently and clearly.
All sources are justified in relation to their relevance to the topic of the written report clearly and consistently. All summaries are consistently clear and coherent; in the summaries, the main ideas are synthetised as they are needed to justify the source selection in relation to the topic of the written report (i.e. main ideas from sources are used to justify selection and relevance to chosen topic).
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There is a basic attempt at justifying the relevance of all selected sources, however this needs substantial work (i.e. relevance to topic and task
not entirely clear, appropriate).
Reliability evaluation
35%
The reliability evaluation shows no understanding of source authority, audience, transparency, objectivity and currency, with omissions in all of the tests. The reliability evaluation shows superficial understanding of source authority, audience, transparency, objectivity and currency, with weaknesses in all of the tests and some omissions. The reliability evaluation shows a generally competent understanding of source authority, audience, transparency, objectivity and currency, with only weaknesses in some of the tests and no omissions. The reliability evaluation shows a clearly competent understanding of source authority, audience, transparency, objectivity and currency, with no more than one or two weaknesses and no omissions in all of the tests. The reliability evaluation is comprehensive, thorough and
appropriate in all tests, demonstrating a highly competent understanding of source authority, audience, transparency, objectivity and currency, with no weaknesses and no omissions in all of the tests.
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Write a 3,500 word paper on the roles of taxes and interest rates in the macro economy, and how the two interact with each other.
Assessment item 2 – Elaboration Phase
Value: 25%
Length: 2000 words
Submission method options: Alternative submission method
TASK
Refer to the project overview submitted in Assignment 1 and the relevant case study. In this phase, you are required to prepare a report that elaborates the project requirements in detail and illustrate those requirements using UML models. For this purpose, you should attempt the
following tasks:
1. Identify and briefly describe the Functional and non-Functional requirements for the proposed information system.
2. Identify use cases and draw use case diagram(s) for the new information system that show major use cases and actors.
3. Write one fully developed use case description for one of the important use cases identified. Select an important use case that is a key part of the system, not a basic simple one.
4. Draw the UML domain model class diagram(s) for the new information system. Be as specific and accurate as possible, given the information provided. If needed information is not provided, make realistic assumptions.
Maximum word count is 2000, excluding the diagrams.
To demonstrate academic integrity, cite all the information sources in APA 6th edition style.
RATIONALE
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
• be able to explain and apply the concepts of object orientation methodology.
• be able to describe the relationship of analysis and design activities to the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• be able to analyse system requirements to determine the use cases for the creation of a domain model of the problem domain.
• be able to create analysis and design diagrams with UML notation.
• be able to model various aspects of systems to construct quality diagrams for use in a system development project.
This assessment tasks covers the fundamental concepts of object modeling, use cases and dynamic models. The purpose of the assessment task is to strengthen the student’s skill in developing a detailed OO design using UML notation, based on a set of user requirements.
Note: You are strongly encouraged to complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.
Preparation
Before you create and submit your assessment, complete the following:
- Review the results of your STAR assessment and look for credible, professional resources on leadership and managing stressful situations.
- Complete one of the emotional intelligence (EI) assessments (linked in the Resources) and find credible, professional resources on EI in business.
Directions
Read the requirements carefully and be sure you complete each section.
- Section One – Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: Explain how EI concepts improve leadership skills. How does understanding and managing emotions make a more effective leader?
- Section Two – Personal Leadership Assessment: Conduct a personal leadership situational assessment using the critical moment dialogue approach.
- Describe a chaotic or stressful situation you experienced (in just a few sentences) and the specific actions you took in the situation.
- Describe ways you could have better managed your reaction to the situation, using the leadership resources you located.
- Explain how this new insight might influence your personal leadership development.
- Section Three – Personal Leadership Brand Statement: Based on the results of your STAR assessment, personal leadership situational assessment, and EI assessment, propose a personal leadership brand or style that is authentic, reflects your personality and strengths, and capitalizes on your EI.
- Condense your personal leadership brand into two words that best describe your style. You can test your proposed leadership brand by asking colleagues for feedback. Include a so that statement for your brand that demonstrates how your leadership style adds value to your organization.
- Example: “My leadership brand is collaborative accountability so that I can facilitate effective teamwork towards meeting the organization’s goal to deliver X clinical and Y financial outcomes.”
- Section Four – Personal Leadership Model: Analyze how you can combine your leadership strengths, emotional intelligence, and personal leadership brand into a leadership model that aligns with organizational culture and strategic goals and can guide organizational success. Be sure your analysis includes evidence and support from the resources you located. Specifically, address the following:
- Leadership strategies to guide highly effective teams.
- How your leadership approach might be influenced by financial forecasts.
- How your leadership approach reflects the mission and values of the organization, as well as professional and personal ethics.
Additional Requirements
- Structure: Include a title page and reference page.
- Length: No required minimum length. Be substantive, thorough, and concise.
- References: At least five current credible professional resources.
- Format: APA format for references and citations only.
- Font: Times New Roman font, 12 point, double-spaced.
Required Resources
The following resources are required to complete the assessment.
- The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. (n.d.). Test your emotional intelligence. Retrieved from http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ei_quiz/#16
- Cherry, K. (n.d.). What’s your EQ? About.com. Retrieved from http://psychology.about.com/library/quiz/bl_eq_quiz.htm
Suggested Resources
The resources provided here are optional and support the assessment. They provide helpful information about the topics. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The Organizational Leadership and Governance Library Guide can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.
Emotional Intelligence
- Arunima, S., & Ajeya, J. (2014). Age and emotional intelligence of healthcare leaders: A study. Advances in Management, 7(7), 41–48.
- This study examines how emotional intelligence changes across age groups of health care leaders.
- du Plessis, M., Wakelin, Z., & Nel, P. (2015). The influence of emotional intelligence and trust on servant leadership. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology, 41(1), 1–9.
- This article looks at how emotional intelligence and trust can impact the effectiveness of servant leadership.
Critical Reflection
- Maiden, G. (2017). Using reflection and visual representation to analyse and build leadership capacity, through a personal account of exemplary leadership. International Practice Development Journal, 7(2), 1–9.
- This article examines specific frameworks for critical reflection that were utilized in a program designed to build leadership skills and capacity.
- Middleton, R. (2017). Critical reflection: The struggle of a practice developer. International Practice Development Journal, 7(1), 1–7.
- This article discusses strategies to make critical reflection meaningful and overcome some of the challenges associated with this reflection strategy.
Leadership
- Boak, G., Dickens, V., Newson, A., & Brown, L. (2015). Distributed leadership, team working and service improvement in healthcare. Leadership in Health Services, 28(4), 332–344.
- This article presents a case study about the use of distributed leadership strategies within a health care team to drive service improvements.
- Hargett, C. W., Doty, J. P., Hauck, J. N., Webb, A. M. B., Cook, S. H., Tsipis, N. E., . . .Taylor, D. C. (2017). Developing a model for effective leadership in healthcare: A concept mapping approach. Journal of Healthcare Leadership, 9, 69–78.
- This article presents a concept mapping exercise that was conducted to identify competencies and construct a health care leadership model.
- Rosenman, E. D., Ilgen, J. S., Shandro, J. R., Harper, A. L., & Fernandez, R. (2015). A systematic review of tools used to assess team leadership in health care action teams. Academic Medicine: Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 90(10), 1408–1422.
- A study that examines tools currently used to assess the quality and effectiveness of leaders in interdisciplinary health care teams.
Personal Leadership Brand
- Rampersad, H. (2011). Matching your personal brand to that of your employer. Training & Management Development Methods, 25(2), 413–418.
- This article examines strategies for building a personal leadership brand that aligns with the values and interests of an employer.
- Shirey, M. R. (2010). Building your personal leadership brand. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24?(1), 11–13.
- This article examines the ways in which building a personal leadership brand can help you enhance professional value and workplace influence.
- Ulrich, D., & Smallwood, N. (2009). Five steps to building your personal leadership brand. Infonomics, 23?(2), 32–35.
- This article presents a five-step process for building a personal leadership brand and adapting to keep it relevant as you and the industry changes.
- Ledlow, G. R., & Stephens, J. H. (2018). Leadership for health professionals: Theories, skills, and applications (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
- Chapter 9, “Leadership and The Complex Health Organization: Strategically Managing the Organizational Environment Before It Manages You,” on pages 210–245.
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What is the new technology?
Assessment item 3 – Annotated Bibliography and Journal Synopsis
Value: 35%
Length: 2000 words (10-12 pages)
Submission method options: Alternative submission method
TASK
You are required to prepare for this Assessment Item by:
1. READING the Subject outline,
2. COMPLETING Topic 3, 4 and 5 on sections that discuss how to do an Annoatated
Bibliography and a Journal Synopsis paper.
WHAT TO DO: Tasks 1 and 2 below
TASK 1 – 25%
Annotated Bibliography
1. Write an Annotated Bibliography for your Capstone Topic with a collection of 12 articles following a set structure. The Annotated Bibliography is a critical examination of the most relevant and recent scholarly research on the topic area that is not just a summary of the articles you have read.
2. An Annotated Bibliography is a detailed analysis of sources that can be used later in an expanded Literature Review.
3. Use the latest online search tools (CSU PRIMO, Google Scholar, Online databases) and efficient bibliographic organisers – CSU supports the use of EndNote. (available on iPad). EndNote is a bibliographic citation program, allowing references and footnotes to be translated into a variety of standard formats.
4. As a CSU student you can download and install EndNote X7 for Windows or Mac OS platforms from https://online.csu.edu.au/division/dit/software/core.html
5. Ensure that the Annotated Bibliography submitted by you is your own work and has not been submitted elsewhere and comply with the University’s requirements for academic integrity.
6. You can get help in Building and Writing an Annotated Bibliography from several Topics in the ITC571 Interact2 site sidebar menu and other study advice and tips from:
1. Study Resources (PDF files to download): http://student.csu.edu.au/study/ resources
2. APA style Referencing from http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu
Example below shows APA6 style with 2nd and subsequent line indentation and use of DOI link to source if available:
3. The CSU Library website for LibGuides in Information Technology, Computing and Mathematics at http://libguides.csu.edu.au/cat.php?cid=66969
4. EndNote Bibliographic software and tutorials LibGuide at http://libguides.csu.edu.au/endnote
7. Review the emerging technology (use internet for journals, conference papers, magazines, news articles, online databases, eBooks) and submit a 12-article Annotated Bibliography on your topic.
8. A good place to start a collection of articles in your annotated bibliography is via the PRIMO search tool located on the CSU Library website at http://www.csu.edu.au/ division/library
9. Self-Evaluation Report on Originality (100-150 words)
a. Select a 1000-word sample of annotations text only (exclude references) from and submit it for testing at Turnitin turnitin.com
b. Save and append a copy of the originality report obtained.
c. Critically evaluate and interpret the originality report, from your context or point of view as your personal Self-Evaluation Report on Originality (100-150 words).
10. NOTE: Tasks 1 and 2 (below) can be appended into the one document and submitted via Turnitin as PDF or other document format.
As an example, the Capstone Topic PRIMO search on a research topic like “IoT security in smart
cities” returned the following snapshot from a large list of very recent journals related to the Topic, by using the “articles” filter to cut out books, eBooks etc. Next when applying another filter “peer-reviewed” and a sort by “Date-newest”, joined with a show only “Open access” and “Available Online”, then the second screen reveals a 2019 journal paper not readily seen on the first broader search result page 1:
Library Resources
Information Technology Journal Databases: http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/findinfo/databases/subject/infotech
Information Technology & Computing LibGuides : http://libguides.csu.edu.au/itc
(http://libguides.csu.edu.au/itc)
The following questions may be useful while reviewing the topic:
1. What is the new technology?
2. What does it do and what are the special features it has?
3. When is it coming out in the market and how much will it cost?
4. What industry will the new technology affect? (Medical, agricultural, computer, business, etc….).
5. In your opinion, will the new technology be beneficial to society? Why or why not.
6. What did you learn from a critical analysis of your sources of information on this new technology?
TASK 2 – 10%
Write a 120-200 word Journal Synopsis paper based on your Task 1 results. The purpose of this final assessment activity is to produce a 120-200 word Journal Synopsis paper on your findings, lessons learnt and a discussion that will be supported by your annotated bibliography with references from respected sources. After submission, post a copy to share with your peers on the ITC571 Discussion Forum. The challenge is to communicate the most about your project in the least amount of words.
What is a synopsis?
It is another name for an Abstract, that you will have read at the beginning of academic journal articles when researching your A4 Annotated Bibliography. If you have read these synopses or abstracts, you’ll already know that they are:
“a summary of the article; its arguments and conclusion.”
The journal abstract or synopsis was very useful to you perhaps, in helping you to decide if an article is relevant to your research, and in deciding the worth of futher reading and are an integral feature of most conferences. The presenters are required to submit an abstract or synopsis of their papers, which conference delegates later receive. This helps the delegates decide which presentation they will attend. So you need to be convincing with your synopsis and include an overview of your arguments and conclusions. Synopses are generally only one or two paragraphs long, and they are placed at the beginning of the paper.
Adapted here from the Source:
https://www.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@stsv/@ld/documents/doc/ uow195641.pdf
It should make it easier if you use the simple template below for your 120-200 word Journal Synopsis paper as it has the following headings and length as a guide: TITLE (10 words of the synopsis paper and NOT the same as your Project Title)
1. AIM OF THE PROJECT ( 1 sentence or 15 words)
2. METHOD (2 sentences or 30 words)
3. RESULTS (1-2 sentences or 15 to 30 words)
4. DISCUSSION (2 sentences or 30 words)
5. CONCLUSION (1 sentence or 15 words)
Guidelines:
· The ABSTRACT of an article is written LAST. See https://www.editage.com/insights/ a-10-step-guide-to-make-your-research-paper-abstract-more-effective (https://www.editage.com/insights/a-10-step-guide-to-make-your-research-paperabstract-more-effective)
• The final task is to refine is the TITLE of the paper
• Include your references in APA style as usual (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/ referencing-at-csu (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu))
• Ensure that the Journal paper is your own work and has not been submitted elsewhere and complies with the University’s requirements for academic integrity.
• Post a message about your Journal Synopsis paper on the Discussion Forum to share with your lecturer and peers.
• Your lecturer will advise further on how the format can be modified to suit the nature of your work.
RATIONALE
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
• be able to perform literature searches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topic.
• be able to critically reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen topic.
• be able to apply established research methodologies with autonomy.
• be able to apply project management and information and communication echnologies (ICT) tools to plan, execute, record and present their research and project work as a capstone experience.
The rationale of this assessment is to test your ability to review, evaluate, critique and support others opinions as well as existing literature, using a scholarly writing style. You will also demonstrate your ability to carry out independently research and locate information from various sources such as journals, conference proceedings, online databases, eBooks and industry magazines.
The Learning Outcomes being assessed in task include your ability to perform literature searches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topic and then to critically reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen topic. As the Annotated Bibliography develops, so will also be demonstrating your advanced communication and academic writing skills in transmitting your capstone experiences and ideas to others.
What does a well-constructed annotated bibliography contain?
That is a research topic on its own, however I recommend the list of SIX structural elements below
1. Interpretation and evaluation of an overview of recent trends in emerging technologies and innovation;
2. Evidence of literature searches and critical analysis of the literature in the chosen capstone topic;
3. Critical reflection and synthesis of complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen topic;
4. Original opinion on the benefits of your capstone project to others;
5. Reflective comments on what was learnt from a review of the literature;
6. Use of correct citations and referencing conforming to recognised referencing format.
The Checklist for the Annotations elements can be used as a quality check as you write:
Content Elements
• Coverage of topic
• Depth of discussion
• Development of argument and reasoning
• Selection of literature
Writing Style Elements
• Structure of review
• Technical competence
• Use of citations and quotations
• Referencing
Task 2
After studying something quite intensely in task 1 Annotated Bibliography, you are now an expert in that area of research. As such, you need to be able to present that knowledge as a compact 120 to 200 word Journal Synopsis paper as a final demonstration of your knowledge and understanding in deploying a range of research principles, methodologies and academic writing skills.
Research is defined in the AQF as follows: “Research comprises systematic experimental and theoretical work, application and/or development that results in an increase in the dimensions of knowledge.”
Your ITC571 research includes original, exploratory, experimental, applied, clinically or work-based, and other forms of creative work undertaken systematically to increase knowledge and understanding, deploying a range of research principles and methodologies.
The aims of this Journal exercise are based and modified on those for which CORE was established:
• to create a professional journal experience for those postgraduate students engaged in computer science and information technology in higher education and research institutes and to facilitate their research skills development;
• to assist and advance research in computer science and information technology in higher education and research institutes;
• to assist and advance teaching and research in computer science and information technology in higher education;
Write a clear and well thought out easy on the following problem as a community manager or emergency manager. The Hazard Vulnerability Assessment shows there are population groups that are most at risk in a natural disaster (FEMA’s all-hazardous approach). Describe at lease five threaten groups and the problems for your community. What are the groups or population that these threats might target or harm?
- low-income citizens
- older adults or the elderly
- minority
- disability
- poorly educated
Technical Requirements:
Length: Minimum of 2 pages, double spaced, 1″ margins, 12 pitch type in Times New Roman font.
Citations/References: You must use the APA style for this assignment.
business and applied
Instructions
For this assignment, you will present three fundamentally different applied business topics that align with your specialization and personal expertise. These should be topics you would like to study.In Week 8, you will explore one in more detail. Provide justification that the topic is both business and applied. Explain why the topic is worth researching. Each topic and discussion should be about a page in length. Include an introduction and a conclusion.Length: 4 pagesReferences: Include 6 peer-reviewed journals, 2 per topic.Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy. Upload your document and click the Submit to Dropbox button.Assignment status: Solved by our Writing Team at CapitalEssayWriting.comCLICK HERE TO ORDER THIS PAPER AT CapitalEssayWriting.comGET THIS PAPER COMPLETED FOR YOU FROM THE WRITING EXPERTSNO PLAGIARISM
foundation of your DBA program.
Instructions
The final assignment asks you to develop a short research plan that will become the foundation of your DBA program. This plan will evolve as you proceed in your program. Much of this document will be useful in your dissertation, especially the literature review. The headings for each section are in bold below, followed by what is needed in each section.
Introduction
Provide a short introduction to your research. Often this is a sentence or two that says why there is a problem, what the problem is generally, and what you plan to do. Essentially, this section gives the reader an idea of what they will see in the rest of the document.
Problem Statement
Identify the research topic. Justify that this topic is both a business topic and an applied topic. (Length: about one-half page)
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
Identify a theory or conceptual framework that could be used for your study. Justify how it relates to your topic. (Length: one half to one page)
Literature Review
Provide a three-page literature review that covers the following:
- History of your topic. Justify it as a worthwhile topic. What is its impact on business?
- Evolution of your theory. Who came up with it, and how has it evolved?
Methods
Discuss your planned methodology. In future courses, you will explore methodologies in greater detail. At this stage, you are simply exploring options as to how you could study this research topic. It is recommended that you avoid mixed methods research as the time involved is significantly greater than a single method. (Length: one half to one page)
Population/Data Collection
Planned population/data collection. If you plan to do interviews, who will you interview? If you plan to collect data from a source, what will that source be? (Length: one half to one page)
Bridging the Gap
Discuss areas you feel you need additional knowledge to complete your research (e.g., statistics if you plan a quantitative study, how to perform interviews if you plan to do a case study).
Conclusion
Bring the entire study goal to a summation. This should be a short paragraph of what you would like to do, why you would like to do it, and what you will need to learn to do it effectively.
Length: 7-10 pages
References: Include a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed journals using your citation manager of choice.
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
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Consider the poems assigned for this lesson and choose one that you are interested in or intrigued by.
Find at least two images and/or symbols within the poem.
Write a 200-300 word one-paragraph analysis of the poem’s use of imagery and/or symbolism. Your analysis should include a topic sentence, examples from the poem, internal citations, and analysis. Do not consult any outside sources for this assignment, which should be submitted as an attached Word document in MLA format. Include the name of the poem and poet.
Remember that an analysis of literary elements includes your explaining what they mean and why they are important. If, for example, you have identified a door as a symbol, be sure to explain how it is used in the poem, what it symbolizes, and how it relates to the poem’s overall meaning. Include quotes from the poem, but rely mostly on your own analysis of how and why the poet used the symbol.
Poems:
- “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke
- “After a Death” by Roo Borson
- “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost
- “This is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams
- “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers” by Adrienne Rich
- “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
Example:
Topic sentence template: “Poem ABC” by Poet Lady uses _____________ (imagery or symbolism) to convey the ____________ (idea, feeling, or concept) of _____________.