Day: May 14, 2018

Instructions: Your first essay, the short fiction essay, is due at the end of week three.

Choose one of the stories from Unit Two that you did not focus on in your initial post during week two. Think about what you believe the theme/point is behind the story. After you have a plan, begin to write a draft of your short fiction essay. Please make sure to review unit one, pages 25-48, carefully (“The Writing Process”). You are expected to understand this information. Please also incorporate the literary vocabulary discussed in Unit 2, most specifically the elements of fiction (pages 52-58). Please use New Criticism (page 13) to interpret your chosen short story within your essay; that is, you should offer a close reading of your chosen short story. Please cite from your chosen short story, and do not use any other additional sources in your work. Your interpretation must be at least 500 words, but no more than 750 words.

Please remember the following:

Avoid any and all summary sites within your essay. Please see the week two lesson for a list of these sites.

Use MLA format and citations in this essay. See the sample essay for an example of an MLA formatted essay.

Make sure your essay has a clear introduction and thesis statement (topic plus point about that topic) at the bottom of your introduction. Please introduce your chosen short story in your introduction.

Make sure your body paragraphs are focus on proving your thesis statement – theme of the story. Do not summarize the story. I have read the story and know it well. I want to know your unique interpretation of this story.

Please see the following sample essay. Note that this essay is a bit longer than what is expected, and also note that you may not write an essay using the same focus as this sample Hawthorne essay. However, this essay may help you understand the expectations for this assignment.

Make sure to have a conclusion that does not bring in new information.

Use literary present and third person in your essay, as discussed in lesson two

Design a performance task for your content area. You may work alone or with a partner. The steps are outlined below:

Step 1: Decide which skills and learning targets you wish to assess as a result of the task. The skills and knowledge should be of high value. Ask yourself questions such as:

A. What cognitive skills do I want my students to develop (e.g. ability to write effectively, ability to analyze issues using reference materials, ability to use algebra to solve a real world problem)
B. What social and affective skills do I want them to access (work independently, work in groups)
C. What knowledge do I want them to apply ?

Step 2: Design a performance task that requires the students to demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have noted. The task should be interesting, challenging, and achievable. Consider the following:

A. How much time will it take students to develop the task? For our purposes here, let’s limit this timeline to no more than one week to complete. Choose a relatively modest performance task that is likely to hold the students’ interest and is limited in scope.
B. Does the task have intrinsic value and does to represent a realistic goal for students, given your learning targets?

Step 3: Develop a rubric for scoring the task that reflects the learning targets (knowledge and skills) that you wish to assess.

Your finished product should consist of three parts:

1. Learning Targets (skills and knowledge)
2. The Performance Task
3. The Rubric

I want first class and that means between 80 and 100, I want you to follow the mark criteria very very very carefully. Read the assignment brief very carefully to know what you need to do. In part A, which is the ethical dilemma essay, do not use any company name for example, if you want to talk about any ethical dilemma in Starbuck or costa use coffee shop instead of their names. In part B, you have three appendices A, B, and C. In Appendix A, The Ethical Leadership Debate (in Seminar 4), see the assignment brief to know what to do and put it or do it on a table . In Appendix B, The Seminar Case (in Seminars 1 and 5), include the table characters, dilemma, option of each character, and moral ethical skills. In this case study, you have more than 9 dilemmas. For example, Boris dilemma, his girlfriend’s dilemma, employee dilemma, sweden company dilemma, parents dilemma, and the manger dilemma. write the name and date of author. choose one character to analyze and the best one to analyze is Boris and choose steak holder.Apply Jones’ (1991) Moral Intensity Framework theory and give more explanation. In seminar 5, use the diagram in slide 9which is a spider web and use the diagram in slide 12. In Appendix C,Interpersonal and Team-working skills, it talks about personal reflection in three segments. The first one is description, the second one interpretation (analyze), and the third one is the outcome.

For this assignment, students will investigate and propose a psychiatric diagnosis based on the case study from the Gorenstein and Comer (2015) textbook Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, chosen in the Week One “Initial Call” discussion. This paper will include an in-depth overview of the disorder(s) within the diagnosis, treatment options for the diagnosis, and a sound rationale that explains why this diagnosis was made. Note that the diagnosis may include more than one psychiatric disorder.

The paper must present a thorough overview of each disorder within the diagnosis. Assume the audience has no prior knowledge of the disorder(s) within the diagnosis, and provide relevant and easy to understand explanations of each for the readers. When writing the paper, it is critical to convey all the necessary information in a straightforward manner using non-technical language. (Reference the Professional Voice and Writing resource provided by the Ashford Writing Center for assistance.) Support the analysis with at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last ten years in addition to the course text.

The Psychiatric Diagnosis topical paper must include the following:

Explain psychological concepts in the patient’s presentation using professional terminology. Identify symptoms and behaviors exhibited by the patient in the chosen case study.
Match the identified symptoms to potential disorders in a diagnostic manual.
Propose a diagnosis based on the patient’s symptoms and the criteria listed for the disorder(s) in the diagnostic manual.
Analyze and explain how the patient meets criteria for the disorder(s) according to the patient’s symptoms and the criteria outlined in the diagnostic manual.
Justify the use of the chosen diagnostic manual (i.e., Why was this manual chosen over others?).
Summarize general views of the diagnosis from multiple theoretical orientations and historical perspectives. Include a discussion on comorbidity if the diagnosis includes more than one disorder.
Evaluate symptoms within the context of an appropriate theoretical orientation for this diagnosis.
Use at least two peer-reviewed articles to assess the validity of this diagnosis, and describe who is most likely to have the diagnosis with regard to age, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. Provide a brief evaluation of the scientific merit of these peer-reviewed sources in the validity assessment.
Summarize the risk factors (i.e., biological, psychological, and/or social) for the diagnosis. If one of the categories is not relevant, address this within the summary.
Compare evidence-based and non-evidence-based treatment options for the diagnosis.
Evaluate well-established treatments for the diagnosis, and describe the likelihood of success or possible outcomes for each treatment.
Create an annotated bibliography of five peer-reviewed references published within the last ten years to inform the diagnosis and treatment recommendations. In the annotated bibliography, write a two- to three-sentence evaluation of the scientific merit of each of these references. For additional assistance with this portion of the assignment, access the Ashford Writing Center’s Sample Annotated Bibliography.

Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years in addition to the course text.
Must include a separate annotated bibliography page.

You have been appointed as a “Lead Digital Consultant” to Etihad Airways to help them become a Digital Master in digital-rich and competitive world.

1) Sketch Etihad Airways Business Model as discussed in class. You must identify all the actors, resources, infrastructures, and at least four transactions informational flows. You may select transactions such as “make a reservation”, “modify a reservation”, “signup for a vacation package”, “shop on-line by redeeming your air miles”, etc.
2) Now, sketch Etihad Airways “Unification Business Operating Model”, which is similar to Delta Airlines, but you cannot cut-and-paste the Delta Airlines diagram and assume it is Etihad’s.
3) Using the diagram below, place Etihad on one of the below quadrants. You must choose one and only one quadrant. Your answer must assess Etihad’s Digital Capabilities and Leadership Capabilities as detailed in each quadrant.

4) Depending on how you rated Etihad’s Leadership/Digital Capabilities on the chart above, outline the major components of a “Playbook” for the senior management to become a Digital Master. If you rated Etihad as Digital Masters, then you need to describe a “Playbook” to maintain this position. If, on the other hand, you rated Etihad as Beginners, you must describe a “Playbook” to become Digital Masters.

Question:

Clayton, Cliff and Glen work at Wireless Us Ltd as directors and are also shareholders. Susan and Ben are shareholders of the company as well. Susan was sent by the board to attend a meeting with potential clients and to make a decision to buy a new software because the board could not make a decision from the previous meeting. Whilst at the meeting, Susan decided to order an extra software for the company. Clayton, Cliff and Glen later found out that Susan had ordered an extra software for the company and are furious.
Clayton is a software engineer and the company always rely on him to advise the company when they are acquiring new computers. Clayton when to ‘My Computers Ltd’ to purchase some computers for the company. Once there, Clayton met and old friend and they chatted for a long time. Clayton did not have enough time to check that the computers were working and he just placed an order for 20 computers to be delivered to Wireless Us Ltd. Once the computers were delivered, Clayton, Cliff and Glen realised that there were all rubbish and could not be returned because Clayton signed that he had checked the computers.
Wireless Us ltd wanted to build an extension to their warehouse. Glen was asked to make sure he gets someone suitable to do the job. Glen knowing that the company was ready to pay a lot of money for that extension to be built urgently, got his nephew Tom to do the job. He told Tom to demand for more money than what the company was offering. Glen then told the rest of the board of directors that Tom was the best and only available builder he could find, but did not disclose that Tom was his nephew. Susan found out through her boyfriend that Glen and Tom were related and she is determined to make Glen pay.
Faith is a cleaner with Wireless Us Ltd. She has recently complained about the resources provided for her to use for cleaning. Clayton, Cliff and Glen claim it is more important to make sure that the business succeeds and to keep Ben and Susan happy, rather than thinking about Faith. Faith is furious and argues that she works hard for the company, and the business will not be doing so well if the customers were to complain of a dirty environment. Faith believes that her interest should be considered by the board of directors as a matter of urgency.
Advise Clayton, Cliff and Glen on whether Susan has any liability as a director of the company and, if so, if she has breached any of the statutory duties in the Companies Act 2006. Advise any duties Clayton, Cliff, and Glen might be in breach.

Word Limit: 2,500 words excluding footnotes and bibliography.

Question:
Critically evaluate PSD2 and its potential impact upon the payments industry, the Banks and the UK customer. Is PSD2 likely to achieve its aims?

DIRECTIVE (EU) 2015/2366 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 25 November 2015 on payment services in the internal market, amending Directives 2002/65/EC, 2009/110/EC and 2013/36/EU and Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, and repealing Directive 2007/64/EC

CRITERIA

Your work will be graded taking into account all of the following criteria:
Does the response address the question?

You must address all parts of the specific question you are being asked, not only part of the question.
Structure

Your essay should have a clear introduction identifying the issues, a middle comprising a logical and coherent argument, addressing those issues and a clear conclusion, supported by the body of the argument.
Content
The marker will be judging your work on whether you have:
properly identified the legal issues and attached appropriate emphasis to them
stated the law accurately and in appropriate detail
made good use of the supporting law
only included relevant material
demonstrated an ability to summarise at a complex level
critically assess the present legal position

Remember that an essay is more than a description or narrative of a particular debate or issue. You will be judged on whether you can evaluate the arguments and arrive at your own conclusions in such a way as to demonstrate an appreciation of the wider implications of the question being posed. Arguments which are fresh and original will be rewarded.
Sources

You should provide full and accurate referencing, and a bibliography acknowledging all sources used. Be sure not to plagiarise from any source (see Student Handbook for definition).
Presentation

Credit will be given for a succinct and fluent writing style. Illegible material will not be given credit, and poor use of English will be penalised especially where it makes the sense ambiguous or meaningless.

General Remarks
Overall comment: You show a very clear appreciation of the TBTF doctrine and offer interesting analysis of the reasons for bail-outs and their consequences. You might go further in giving a critical evaluation of ‘moral hazard.’ You might go further in explaining to the reader what this is and assessing ways in which moral hazard might be addressed. You might consider post-crisis regulatory initiatives to see how far they address moral hazard and suggest solutions of your own.

Question:
Examine and critically reflect upon the feedback given on your first assignment and draft a response to the feedback that demonstrates improvement on your work.

For example:

• If a comment made by the marker in coursework 1 is that greater linkage between a number of sources would improve the answer, you can make use of coursework 2 to demonstrate how the sources could be linked more closely.
• If a comment made by the marker in coursework 1 invites the student to conclude a particular argument, you can make use of coursework 2 to conclude that particular answer.
• If the marker of coursework 1 suggests that additional sources could be used to support a certain point, you can use coursework 2 to identify these sources and point to their relevance in answering the question.
• If minor points relating to grammar, syntax and referencing are made by the marker in coursework 1, you could demonstrate the correcting of these errors in coursework 2.
• If an element of coursework 1 is pointed out as being particularly good, you could make use of coursework 2 to ensure they understand why it was particularly good and also highlight how this could have been applied to other areas of their work.

Word Limit: 1,000 words excluding footnotes and bibliography.

General Remarks
Overall you have a clear structure, but the aspects for improvement are in terms of the analysis of whether reforms should be introduced or not. You have, however, discussed at length the benefits and disadvantages of the Salomon principle, so additional analysis or a deeper evaluation of the concept would help you improve. There were some minor spelling/grammatical errors which could be rectified with further checking before submission.

Question:
Examine and critically reflect upon the feedback given on your first assignment and draft a response to the feedback that demonstrates improvement on your work.

For example:

• If a comment made by the marker in coursework 1 is that greater linkage between a number of sources would improve the answer, you can make use of coursework 2 to demonstrate how the sources could be linked more closely.
• If a comment made by the marker in coursework 1 invites the student to conclude a particular argument, you can make use of coursework 2 to conclude that particular answer.
• If the marker of coursework 1 suggests that additional sources could be used to support a certain point, you can use coursework 2 to identify these sources and point to their relevance in answering the question.
• If minor points relating to grammar, syntax and referencing are made by the marker in coursework 1, you could demonstrate the correcting of these errors in coursework 2.
• If an element of coursework 1 is pointed out as being particularly good, you could make use of coursework 2 to ensure they understand why it was particularly good and also highlight how this could have been applied to other areas of their work.

* you will be replying to the markers comments, which writter done it as your general feedback, as well as in your returned documents, as comments in track changes

Review an important academic journal in the field or topic of interest and identify a problem or gap in the journal. You are also required to identify the underpinning theory or literature used and write a critical review on it. You are also required to identify research method used and discuss on the feasibility of the research method and its results or findings.

You will be required to do a presentation on the above topic for 30 minutes. You are also required to prepare 20 slides and prepare a hard copy for submission after the presentation.

Marks will be awarded on criterias as per below :

Professionalism in Attire – 15 marks

Communication – 15 marks
Eye contact
Body Language
Facial Expressions

Content – 50 marks
Research
Structure
Explanation and Delivery
Team Work – 10 marks

Question & Answer – 10 marks

Total – 100 marks

Learning Outcomes :

Identifying and selecting the relevant research methods for data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.

Clear awareness of ethical rules and considerations in undertaking research.

Clear awareness on formulation of research problems and identification of appropriate literature review.

Group Assignment – Group Meeting Journal

Group Members :
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Date Discussion / Agreed Action

Group Assignment – Self Assessment and Peer Evaluation

Name : ………………………………….. Student No : ………………………………
Instruction:
Please provide a brief outline of your contribution to the group assignment. Each member must complete and submit one form each individually. It must be counter-signed by the remaining group members.

Brief statement of your contributions (in point form)

Group members

…………………………………………… Agree / Disagree
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If you disagree, indicate your reasons herein:
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Group Assignment – Self Reflection

Name : ………………………………….. Student No : ………………………………
(a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages experienced in working with this group?

(b) How is working in a group different from working by yourself ?

(c) What would you do differently next time?

Date : ………………………… Signature : …………………………..