Category: Essay

Assignment:
Students will write an 8–10 page paper on how international relations affects some area
of interest to you. One way to approach this is to write about your proposed
course of study, major or future career. For example, if you are a business major
you can examine how international trade rules affect a certain branch of business; if you
are a pre-med major you can examine international conflict over drugs derived from
Third World plants or the actions of the influential non-governmental organization
“Doctors without Borders.”

Length:
8-10 pages using a standard 12 point font, double-spaced, and 1 inch margins.

Sources:
Any format for your citations is acceptable—MLA, APA, APSR, etc. Which
ever you choose, be consistent. Use in text citations or footnotes, and include a works
cited page at the end.
A good rule of thumb: have as many sources as number of
pages. At least half of your sources should be print sources, even if you access them online. This includes books, peer-reviewed journals, etc. As long as it exists in print somewhere, it counts as a print source. Dot.com websites are generally not a good source to use. Wikipedia is not acceptable as a source. You may use official
government websites for the UN, EU, CIA, etc. if it’s relevant to your paper. Don’t
overuse news sources (if all your sources are CNN, NY Times, etc., you will lose points
on the citations grade).
Warnings from TAs who grade the papers:

1.) Do not write a history paper. While a history and IR often go hand-in-hand, we want
critical analysis of why decisions were made, not a record of what happened. If your topic is
on Human Rights, for example, it should not be on the history of the UDHR, but instead on the
importance. Has it succeeded or not? How has this changed leaders decisions about Human
Rights? History should be kept to two pages, after that citations should be used to explain
why it is important if still included.
2.) Do not write a foreign policy paper. Your goal should be to look at what has happened
and explain why it happened so we can better predict in the future. An example of a foreign
policy paper topic is “Why the US shouldn’t get oil from Saudi Arabia” when instead it should
be “How states choose where to get their oil trade from.”
3.) Cite carefully. Avoid wikipedia, Answers.com, Dictionary.com, and any blogs. Avoid
pundits. Scholarly journals (Journal of Politics, American Political Science Review, etc.) are
the best sources and two should be involved for full credit. A general rule of thumb is if it is in
the slides and textbook, there is an article which goes into greater detail. Ask a TA if you feel
you need help searching. Chances are we know of a name you can look for. Turnitin.com will
check for plagarism, so it will be clear how much is copy/paste.
4.) Roadmap, roadmap, roadmap. Be as absolutely clear as possible as to what the
goal/topic of your paper is and what is the layout of your paper. Some of the most
misunderstood comments on the grade are due to the student not posting a clear thesis and
outline statement. Tell us how your points come together so they are not mistaken as
irrelevant to your argument.
5.) Check with a TA on your topic. Choosing a properly-phrased topic is the first and most
important part of your paper (see 1 and 2). Asking a TA to look over your first two pages early
on can help make sure the following 6-8 pages fulfill the assignment guidelines.
6.) Apply Theory and Concepts. If the concepts and theories from class can be correctly
applied, use them. Are you arguing this supports realism or liberalism? Who are the primary
actors? Is this an example of broader concept seen elsewhere? Concepts make the topic
easier to understand and support why your topic is significant.

Important:
1. Have a clear thesis statement. If we cannot figure out what your thesis statement is,
you have a problem.
2. Outline your essay. Make sure your essay is organized and clearly relates back to your
thesis. Don’t get most of the way done, then realize you need to somehow get another
3 pages in there, and start going off on random tangents until you hit the page limit.
a. On a related note, try to have clear topic sentences—I should be able to read
the first sentence of the paragraph and know what the main point of that
paragraph is.
b. Likewise, really long paragraphs are typically not a good idea.
3. Make sure your arguments are well researched.
a. Try not to say “they probably have” or “there likely is…” This tends to mean that
you didn’t do your research! It is better to write the facts and conditions behind
your arguments/statements, rather than simply guessing.
4. Do your citations correctly—there is no need to get points off for avoidable mistakes.
a. Also, please don’t quote the dictionary, and do NOT cite Wikipedia.
b. Somewhat related—please introduce quotes.
5. Edit your paper! Again, there is no need to get points off for avoidable mistakes. Some
things to double check:
a. Use punctuation correctly! This goes for apostrophes, colons, semi-colons,
commas, periods, etc. (A thing on how to use apostrophes, with pictures:
https://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe).
b. Also, the “if you learned it in the fourth grade rule:” If you learned something in
the fourth grade, you should still know it now! This goes for correctly using words
(to, too, two; their, there, they’re), correctly using punctuation (see above), and
the like.
c. Also, try not to use “a lot,” and contractions are generally a bad idea (e.g., won’t,
can’t, don’t).

Paper must be submitted electronically, MS word document preferred.

Discuss the political, social and legal controversies during the Sydney 2000 Games preparation period from 1993 to 2000

Must state references in the essay and relate to the references.

Individual Case Study Paper

Case Study Paper: Each student is to select a real-world system to focus on as part of a case study project that will be used throughout the semester. Case study related work will include an analysis of overall project objectives, budgets1, schedules, requirements, performance, risks, and overall program management. The case study could be a system you have personal experience with, or it could be a system that you can conduct research on without having first-hand experience.
Careful selection of an appropriate problem will be of immense aid throughout the balance of the semester. Select a project that is reasonably complex and one that will allow you to find data required to complete the homework assignments. Consider large-scale local government programs.

The final paper will develop during the course of the semester. You will be writing it in six sections, corresponding to the sections identified below:

Section #1: Identify a system and the reason for its development (10 points)
Identify needs associated with the selected topic of interest. Locate the needs and/or objectives document used by the acquisition agent, users, and developers (if one exists). Identify what you believe to be the need for the system.

Section #2: Management (10 points)
Identify the management and development models used to develop your selected system. Identify how performance of the final system compared to performance as envisioned early in the development lifecycle. How were those involved in the project motivated to support the effort? What type of development approach was used (e.g., waterfall, V-Model, Agile, etc..)? Compare the original schedule with the actual results.

Section #3: Requirements. (10 points)
Locate, if possible, a requirements document associated with your selected system. Analyze the document using Davis’ 13 quality factors (Correct, Unambiguous, Complete, Verifiable, Consistent, Understandable by customer, Modifiable, Traced, Traceable, Design independent, Annotated, Concise, Organized). Some of Davis’ quality factors apply to individual requirements
(e.g., unambiguous) while other apply to documents as a whole (e.g., organized). Apply these factors accordingly to your selected requirements set. If you cannot locate an actual document for your selected system, conduct a one-tier functional analysis and identify the principal requirements for each function, as well as overall system requirements. Identify driving requirements. These may be related to risk or human safety.

section #4: Risk (5 points)
Use the risk identification approach covered in class to identify risks associated with your selected project. Briefly analyze and prioritize these risks. Consider how you might have mitigated these risks. Finally, discuss the role risk played in the actual development or operation of your selected system.

Section #5: Lessons Learned (5 points)
Identify lessons learned from the perspective of acquisition agents, users, developers, and others affected by your selected system. What lessons have you learned that can be applied to new system developments?

Section #6: References (5 points)

Any documents or web resources used must be referenced.

Evaluation
Evaluation of the written report will be based on completeness in addressing all key Systems Engineering concepts. Reports are expected to be well organized, well written and with references where appropriate.

1 Including budgets in your case study projects are optional. No points will be deducted if project budget is not included.

1. Prospective Analysis (10 marks)
Forecast future financial performance and use appropriate valuation models to produce an estimate of firm value. As you are valuing a publicly traded company for the common shareholders, you should focus on the value of a share of common stock in that company and compare your valuation to the market valuation, providing possible explanation for any differences (sensitivity analysis). You should comment on the extent to which management is adding value, and
comparison with stock price is encouraged.
2. Application (10 marks)
As a potential management consultant to your chosen firm, provide a discussion as to the possible opportunities for improvement, and potential challenges for your firm. Provide remedies for these concerns. You should be quite specific in any recommendations you make.

Assignment Length
The project write-up should be a readily comprehensible and condensed report on your work (i.e., not a detailed compilation of all the various valuation scenarios you considered, and all the information you collected). Your write-up is limited to four pages of text and four pages of supporting material. Please use a minimum font size of 12 and 2.5cm margins.

The layout should be like:
Prospective Analysis:
1. Forecast
1.1 Sales Growth Rate
1.2 Assets Turnover (ATO)
1.3 Profit Margin (PM)
1.4 Dividend Payout Ratio
1.5 Cost of Debt after Tax
2. Valuation
2.1 Discount Abnormal Earning Model (DAE)
2.2 Discount Dividend Model (DDM)
2.3 Discount Abnormal Operating Income Model (DAOI)
2.4 Discount Free Cash Flow Model (DFCF)
3. Sensitivity Analysis
4.Application
1. Opportunities
2. Challenges and Remedies
conclusion

Appendix:
it should contain tables PM,ATO,OROA,EIAT and Dividend payout ratio.also forecasts for NCM,Discounted abnormal earnings and dividend discount model,discounted free cash flow and discounted abnormal operating income valuation.
Sensitivity analysis table and CAPM, Market value of equity.

Interview Preparation
Content

Employer Research — Plan and Practice

Organization/Industry
•Company location and size
•Markets, products, and service
•Major clients and competitors
•Mission statement, values, culture
•History and current events
•Industry trends

Resources
•Navigator
•Vault and Hoovers
•Company Web sites
•Google/ Online News
•Industry specific magazines
•Riley Guide
•LinkedIn, Pirate Mentors, Friends, Family
•www.salary.com

Interview Types
Telephone/pre-screen
Panel/Group/Committee
Dinner/lunch

Types of Questions

Traditional / one-on-one / informational
Behavioral

Behavior Interviews

Research shows
•Past behavior predicts future behavior

Examples:

Tell me about a time when you worked as part of a team (teamwork, communication, etc.)
Please give me an example of when you solved a problem? (problem solving, creativity, etc.)

Tradition Open Ended Interview Questions

Tell me about yourself? (icebreaker/ strengths and weaknesses)
Why do you think we should hire you for this position?(skills, professionalism, experience)
Where do you see yourself in five years? (career focus)
What is your greatest accomplishment in life so far? (values)
Why are you interested in working here? (fit)
Nobody is perfect. What would you consider your weakness?
Why did you choose your major? (personal focus)

Thank You Letters

◦Write a thank you letter within 24 hours

Be Aware
•Verbal and Non-Verbal Presentation

Position
•Be aware of required knowledge, skills, abilities
Prepare Appropriate Questions
•Demonstrate preparation

Salary
•Know a range and when to negotiate

(PLEASE THE COMPANY SHOULD BE IN THE US AND PREFERABLY A MEDIA COMPANY)

use more online journals

Choose (one) of the following topics:

1. Advances in Health informatics and telemedicine are providing greater access to healthcare resources. Develop a position statement that addresses the role of the Registered Nurse in improving access to healthcare in rural and remote areas.

2. Nurses need to recognize and report resource risks that may compromise quality patient care. Develop a position statement to examine the role of the registered nurse in relation to appropriate use of healthcare resources.

3. “Reflective Practice plays an essential role in nursing practice”. Develop a position statement addressing the contribution of reflective practice in the healthcare setting.

Instructions:

– Essay format
-1500 words, 15 references in total

– Information contained in the statement should clearly demonstrate the perspective (assumptions), supported by current relevant evidence and reflect current policy and practice within Australian Nursing with clear reference and linkage to the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Nursing Competencies for Registered Nurses…. (there is a large focus on this).

– Specific position should be clear and concise and taking into account the complexities of the issue. Limitations of position need to be acknowledged. Other points of view should be considered.

I have attached an example for a position statement to this order