...Consultant Role. For this activity, students should assume they are part of a consultancy firm hired to advise the top executives of the organization in the case. Students will have assigned cases. Prepare for oral case discussion according to the guidelines in A Guide to Case Analysis. PowerPoint slides will not be used. Organize the case analysis in three sections: Identification, Analysis, and Recommendations. Identify key strategic issues and analyze the issues with the strategy techniques covered in the course. Formulate recommendations and describe how they are aligned with the company’s mission. Please hand in a two-page report of the case analysis in bullet points. Bring two copies of the report to class. A hard copy of the report is due in the beginning of the class. Students may keep a copy with them for their reference during the case discussion. Upload an electronic copy of the report to Blackboard before class. [pic] Your report should include: • Three sections corresponding to Identification, Analysis, and Recommendations • A concise answer to the Study Questions for the case listed in the syllabus 3 Please type your written assignment and use Times Roman or Calibri 12-point type. Leave top, bottom, and side margins of one inch. Use single line spacing. The first line should include the student’s name. Include a section for references where you list all sources of ideas and information you used to write your assignment. Format your references...
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...6Week/Date | Topic/Activity | Homework | Week 69/10 | - Introduction to Argumentation- Writing a letter of complaint | - Complete your letter of complaint- Familiarize yourself with APA style by reading pgs. 200-216 and 220-222 in Essay Essentials- Read “Making the Argument” from the Essay Essentials website: click here. | Week 716/10 | - Open book quiz: APA Style- Good Arguments VS Bad Arguments- Organizing an argument; making a reverse outline- Selecting debate groups and begin debate prep | - Complete your assigned role for the debate (researching or speech writing) | INTERSESSION WEEK: NO CLASS 23/10 | Week 830/10 | - Debate Day - time allocated for final debate prep - hold debate | - Complete your Persuasive Essay | END OF UNIT TWO: PERSUASIVE ESSAY DUE 6/11 | Week 96/11 | - Defining the research essay- Evaluating research sources- Summarizing, paraphrasing and quoting | - Watch the GBC Plagiarism tutorial: click here. | Week 1013/11 | - How to Research: Field trip to GBC Library | - Complete the “Refine Your Thesis” annotated bibliography template and an essay outline- Submit your grammar questions | Week 1120/11 | - Plagiarism Quiz- GrammarOnDemand! - Instructor-student meetings: bring annotated bibliography template and your essay outline | | Week 1227/11 | - Instructor-student meetings: bring your annotated bibliography template and your essay outline | - Complete your Research Essay | COMM 1007 FALL 2012: SCHEDULE 2.0 FOR UNITS...
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...Midsouth Chamber of Commerce Chapter 1 Case Study November 3, 2013 MGMT 408 Management of Technology Resources Professor Susanne Marshall Introduction a Midsouth Chamber of Commerce came to existence in the 1900s. Midsouth Chamber of Commerce was formed by a group of business men that saw the need for the Midsouth area to have access to reasonable access to transportation services; the group of men lobbied to legislature on transportation access to the state. The Midsouth Chamber of Commerce eventually expanded to include business issues such as banking laws, industrial development and business taxes. In the mid-1990s Jack Wallingford led the organization to become an aggressive advocate for the business community (10). Over the past years, due to the major changes that the organization was going through, personal increased and so did the budget. In the 2000 Midsouth Chamber of Commerce was was one of the most powerful and innovative business advocates. Introductions for case studies in this course should be one paragraph in length. Background This is a brief overview of the main problems or questions involved. Historical information can be used as long as it has a direct bearing on the items being analyzed. Provide enough description that a reader that is unfamiliar with the case will understand the context of your analysis. For this course, background information should be two to three paragraphs in length, maximum. Discussion The discussion includes...
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...Bio 173 Fisheries Biology: Term Paper Date: September 3, 2013 File: d:\B173-2013\B173_term_paper.wpd Summary You are to write a scientific term paper about a topic related to fisheries biology. Goal Ron Coleman The goal is for you to produce a term paper that illustrates that you have researched and thought in depth about a topic in fisheries biology. The term paper will tell me that you understand the important issues in a particular field and have identified the current cutting edge in that research. This paper is NOT an essay. I do not want you to explain a topic to me. I want you to discuss current research on a topic. If you find yourself including extensive background material then you are not doing the paper correctly. The paper is about the current research, not just about the phenomenon. For each of your source papers, tell me what the authors were trying to investigate, how they did their investigation, what they found and what it means. It is possible that you have never done this kind of paper before. If you are unclear about what you are doing, ask me about it. If you think that this is just like writing a typical term paper on some topic, then you are dead wrong. Most importantly, think of this as an opportunity to show me what you can do, not as something that you have to do. I want you to discover something and to share that discovery with me. Potential Topics I suggest you look at the following journals for inspiration: Science, Nature, Journal of Fish Biology...
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...Assignment Cover Sheet 200336 Business Academic Skills School of Business Student last name: | | Student first name: | | Student number: | | Unit name and number: | 200336 Business Academic Skills | Workshop day: | | Workshop time: | | Workshop room: | | Workshop tutor: | | Title of assignment: | Essay Development | Length: | 500 words plus references | Date due: | In Workshop Week 11 (beginning 7 October) | Date submitted: | | Campus enrolment: | | Declaration: * I hold a copy of this assignment if the original is lost or damaged. * I hereby certify that no part of this assignment or product has been copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment. * No part of the assignment/product has been written/produced for me by any other person except where collaboration has been authorised by the subject lecturer/tutor concerned. * I am aware that this work may be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software programs for the purpose of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for future plagiarism checking). * I am aware that the plagiarism detection software programs are not the only means that will be used to detect plagiarism (i.e. having a zero report may still result in plagiarism). Signature: ______________________________________ Note: An examiner or lecturer/tutor has the right to not...
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...Do I Need a Bibliography? A bibliography is not just “works cited.” It is all the relevant material you drew upon to write the paper the reader holds. If you read any articles or books in preparing you paper, you need a bibliography or footnotes. If you cite the arguments of “critics” and “supporters,” even if you don’t name them or quote them directly, you are likely referring to information you read in books or articles as opposed to information you’ve gathered firsthand, like a news reporter, and so you need a bibliography. If you quote sources and put some of the reference information in the text, you still need a bibliography, so that readers can track down the source material for themselves. If you use footnotes to identify the source of your material or the authors of every quote, you DO NOT need a bibliography, UNLESS there are materials to which you do not refer directly (or if you refer to additional sections of the materials you already referenced) that also helped you reach your conclusions. In any event, your footnotes need to follow the formatting guidelines below. How to Write a Bibliography These guidelines follow those of the American Psychological Association and may be slightly different than what you’re used to, but we will stick with them for the sake of consistency. Notice the use of punctuation. Publication titles may be either italicized or underlined, but not both. Books Books are the bibliography format with which you’re probably most...
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...Running head: CAPSTONE GUIDEBOOK 1 Note: On the cover page you actually use the words “running head:” You do not on all the rest of the pages Note page number position The Capstone Guidebook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Capstone Design and Writing By Douglas L. Blakemore, Ph.D. Full Professor Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems Department Ferris State University CAPSTONE GUIDEBOOK 2 Copyright: 2012, Douglas L. Blakemore, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved CAPSTONE GUIDEBOOK Table of Contents Note, page numbers are right aligned 3 Page Chapter 1: Getting Started ............................................................................................…4 Chapter 2: The Five-Chapter Approach to the Capstone................................................10 Chapter 3: Organizing the Presentation of Your Study/Project......................................17 Chapter 4: A Few Basics for Writing the Capstone.........................................................24 Reference.........….……………………………………………………………………....29 Appendices……………………………………………………………………………...30 CAPSTONE GUIDEBOOK Note, running head Chapter 1: Getting Started For this class you will be conducting a research study or completing a project which demonstrates the skills and knowledge you have obtained in your field. The 4 See Ch 3 for required format for headings. APA has a required format to follow. Do not accept Word formatting without reviewing even if it says it is APA...
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...research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page. Contributors:Tony Russell, Allen Brizee, Elizabeth Angeli, Russell Keck, Joshua M. Paiz, Purdue OWL Staff Last Edited: 2013-06-19 11:05:19 Guidelines for referring to the works of others in your text using MLA style are covered in chapter 6 of the MLA Handbook and in chapter 7 of the MLA Style Manual. Both books provide extensive examples, so it's a good idea to consult them if you want to become even more familiar with MLA guidelines or if you have a particular reference question. Basic in-text citation rules In MLA style, referring to the works of others in your text is done by using what is known as parenthetical citation. This method involves placing relevant source information in parentheses after a quote or a paraphrase. General Guidelines •The source information required in a parenthetical citation depends (1.) upon the source medium (e.g. Print, Web, DVD) and (2.) upon the source’s entry on the Works Cited (bibliography) page. •Any source information that you provide in-text must correspond to the source information on the Works Cited page. More specifically, whatever signal word or phrase you provide to your readers in the text, must be the first thing that appears on the left-hand margin of the corresponding entry in the Works Cited List. In-text citations: Author-page style MLA format follows the author-page method of in-text citation. This means that the author's...
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...Assessment 2 Assessment 2 Task: Individual Written Report – (Four questions with different weightings) (see assessment details and guidance pg19-20) Assessment 2 Weighting: 60% Date/Time/Method of Submission: Week 14 Full details of submission will be provided in class and on BlackBoard Word count or equivalent: 2500 words Assessment 2 Criteria: See Level 7 Marking Grid (see overleaf) Assessment 2 briefing: Week 11 Marking grid: Level 7 Marking Grid (see overleaf). Timing of feedback for Assessment 2: Feedback provided on request. Overall module grade available from Myregistry and TC375 as per programme timetable. http://www.uwl.ac.uk/MyRegistry.jsp Level 7 Marking Grid ORGANISATION AND COHERENCE | 10 | * The study must be clearly structured and presented. * The introduction must state an aim and explicitly identify the relevant arguments and areas to be addressed. * These areas, once identified must be followed up logically in the main body of the study. * There must be a firm conclusion of the areas discussed. | | CONTENT | 25 | * The contents must clearly relate to the area of study, and the learning outcomes being tested, and demonstrate originality and creativity. * Knowledge and understanding must be applied to practice. | | CLARITY OF EXPRESSION | 10 | * Areas must be clearly expressed, articulate and fluent. * Accurate spelling and grammar. | | LEVEL OF ANALYSIS...
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...541.440.4640 | www.ucclibrary.com How to create Reference Lists in APA Style Different disciplines of learning require different styles of bibliographic citations. Nursing, education, psychology, and others often use the American Psychological Association (APA) style. For more examples, see the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed (REF 808.02 P), available at the UCC Library. Reference to an Entire Book: TIPS: • Find the example below, that best fits your item. If you don't find what you are looking for, see pages 180-216 of the APA manual. • Always use a “hanging indent”-- indent (tab) every line except the first. • Do not write out the authors' first or middle name, just initials. Also do not include credentials, for example, M. D. or Ph. D. • If the author has a suffix (like Jr. or III), after the author's initials, put a comma followed by the suffix. • If you can't find a copyright date, write the date like this: (n.d.). • Type the book title in italics. If you are handwriting your citations, underline the title since you can not write in italics. • Notice that only the first word in the title and the first word in the subtitle are capitalized. Also, remember to capitalize proper nouns. • If there is more than one city of publication, use the first city listed that is in the U.S. • For major cities, you can just write the name of the city. For smaller, less known cities, include the two letter abbreviation for the state. • You may leave...
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...ESSEX INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Programme: Unit Number: Unit Title: Unit Code: Credit Value: QCF Level: BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business 22 Managing Human Resources F/601/1268 15 4 Writer of the brief: Internal Verifier name: Dr K Hoodless Dr M Rahman Learning outcomes and criteria covered by this assignment: All pass criteria All merit descriptors All distinction descriptors Key dates: Assignment distribution date to learners: Assignment submission date for TASK 1 & 2: Assignment submission date for TASK 3 & 4: Assignment returns date to learners (if applicable): 14 May 2013 21 June 2013 02 August 2013 10 September 2013 Page 1 of 12 BTEC HND in Business/ Managing Human Resources/May 2013 -BLANK PAGE- Page 2 of 12 BTEC HND in Business/ Managing Human Resources/May 2013 Introduction The aims of this assignment are to measure the outcome of students’ learning in terms of knowledge acquired, understanding developed and skills or abilities gained in relation to achieve the learning outcomes. The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of human resource management focussing on current human resources practice and the impact of topical issues and legislation. Edexcel Grading Criteria The assignment/portfolio will be assessed according to the following grading criteria: PASS Criteria: LO 1 Understand the different perspectives of human resource management 1.1 Explain Guest’s model of HRM (P1) 1.2 Compare...
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...PENYERAHAN DAN PENILAIAN TUGASAN ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND ASSESSMENT _________________________________________________________________________ BBEK4203 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS/PRINSIP MAKROEKONOMI MEI/MAY 2011 _________________________________________________________________________ ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR / INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS 1. Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa modul bercetak kursus ini. / This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course. 2. Jawab dalam Bahasa Melayu atau Bahasa Inggeris. / Answer in Malay or English. 3. Muat turunkan templat tugasan versi bahasa yang berkenaan daripada MyVLE untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan saiz fon 12 Times New Roman dan langkau baris 1.5. / Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing. 4. Tugasan anda hendaklah antara 2500 hingga 3000 patah perkataan tidak termasuk rujukan. Bilangan perkataan hendaklah ditunjukkan di hujung tugasan anda. Jangan menyalin soalan dan arahan tugasan dalam jawapan anda. / Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions...
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...BSP5003 Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy Essay 1 (Part 1) – Marking Criteria Which of the three major theoretical perspectives on International Political Economy (IPE) – i.e. liberalism, mercantilism, and structuralism – best explains the emergence, development and consequences of the major IPE issues in the world today, and why? (1,000 words) 1. Critical Review of a Body of Knowledge (Wider Reading and Criticisms) | Criteria | Achievement* | | A | B | C | D | E | * ------------------------------------------------- Does this work use key readings relevant to the subject – sources may include books, journals and the University’s electronic resources with limited reference to internet sources? | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * ------------------------------------------------- Does the literature on the three major perspectives on IPE include up-to-date material?------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...Appendix IV A SIMPLE GUIDE TO APA REFERENCING APA REFERENCING The referencing format for all student assignments and research reports is adapted from the American Psychological Association (APA) style. The following items show how various sources of information are referenced in the assignments or research reports. 1. Journal article with volume and issue numbers. Italicize the journal title and volume number. Boyle, B. A. (1997). A multi-dimensional perspective on salesperson commitment. Journal of Business& Industrial Marketing, 12(6), 354-367. Mowday, R. T., Steers, R. M., & Porter, L. W. (1979). The measurement of organizational commitment. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 14, 224-227. 2. Book, two authors. Toller, M., & Fielding, J. (1998). Global business for smaller companies. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing. 3. Book, one author. Sekaran, U. (2003). Research methods for business: A skill building approach (4th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 4. Brochure with corporate author. BestTemp Staffing Services. (1997). An employer’s guide to staffing services (2nd ed.) [Brochure]. Denver: Author. Note: when the author and publisher are identical, use the word “Author” as the name of the publisher. 5. Brochure with a writer. Lawrence, K. S. (1993). Guidelines for reporting and writing about people with disabilities (4th ed.) [Brochure]. New York: Research and Training Center...
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...Strategic Plan, Part I: Conceptualizing a Business University of Phoenix BUS/475 Heike Soeffker-Culicerto Strategic Plan, Part I: Conceptualizing a Business This week’s assignment is about explain the importance of Mr. D’s Cyber Café by creating the business’s vision, mission, and values. These steps will help to determine the strategic direction of the business. In this paper I will define my business, products, services, and customers by developing a mission statement. I will create a vision for this business that clearly demonstrates my decision on what I want my business to become in the future. I will define my guiding principles of my business by considering the topics of culture, social responsibility, and ethics. I will analyze how the vision, mission, and values that guide my business’s strategic direction. I will evaluate how the business addresses customers’ needs and critique how they achieve competitive advantage. Mission and Vision Statement Mr. D’s Cyber Café, unlike similar café’s, will provide a unique atmosphere for communication and entertainment though the use of high speed Internet. Mr. D’s Cyber Café is the answer to the public’s demand for easy access for communication and large volume of information found on the Internet, affordable cost for entertainment and in such a way that will not leave them socially, economically, or politically isolated. Mr. D’s Cyber Café is to provide the community with a safe, social, educational, and entertaining atmosphere...
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