Category: Research Proposal

 

Assignment: Provide Feedback and recommendations to revise the research Proposal
Title of Research proposal:  a Translation of the Inscriptions from the Tomb Pertaining to
Tasks to be done
1) Give a 2-3 sentence summary of what you think the proposed research is about:
2) What do you like most about this piece of writing?
3)What do you think is the biggest weakness of this piece of writing?
Recommendations for the revision process:
1. Macro revision: The big picture:
1.1 Structure/paragraphing:
1.2 Argumentation:
1.3 Citing other sources:
2. Micro revision: The little things
2.1 Cohesion:
2.2 Readability:
2.3 Formality:

A document titled ” Feedback Template for Research Proposal” is attached. Please use this to write the assignment.

 
Proposal Outline
Due: Sunday October 18th @ 11:59 p.m.

You will complete this assignment in groups of two (or three). You and your partner will create a proposal that will identify the:

Problem in your company,
Company background,
Three possible options to resolve the problem,
Estimated staffing, timeline and budget needs to complete an analytical report NOT to implement the solutions (if approved).
Finally, you will be required to request authorization to complete an analytical report.
Remember, you are identifying a problem at a chosen company, proposing at least three possible solutions to address that problem, providing an estimated cost for researching the solutions, and finally requesting to analyze the possible solutions in the form of an analytical report. The problem should be related to a technology or technical process that is used at the company.

Your proposal outline is to be written as if you are currently working in the company. It should provide your workplace supervisor (use your TA) with a clear sense of the purpose, direction and content of the proposed analytical report. The proposal outline will not make a recommendation. You are encouraged to identify possible options in the proposal but to actually make a recommendation in the proposal, prior to completing your research, would be premature and call into question your professional judgment.

The outline of your proposal should be no more than 250 words in length. Word count does not include your “front matter” (e.g. title page, table of contents) or your “back matter” (e.g. bibliography and appendices.) In addition, word count will not include any text that is represented in a table of graph.

The bibliography will be a list of the sources you used in your research. You MUST properly cite in the text where you use your sources. You must use a minimum of two of the following types of sources:
Note: All engineering students will use IEEE citation format. All other students will use APA citation form

 

your Formal Proposal should contain the following:
• Be formatted as a formal proposal, following the guidelines for formal proposals in the text (including the guidelines for headings and subheadings found on pages 426-439).
• Include required front matter (Title Page and Transmittal Correspondence) and end matter (References).
• Include an Introduction (first-level heading) with four second-level headings of fully developed text: Background of the Problem, Statement of Purpose, Sources of Methods, and Report Organization.
• Fully explain the “green” strategy you are proposing. (The word count for the introduction and body should be 1250-1750 words). The Discussion will have the following second-level headings:

Solution and Benefits: Identify your solution and discuss its benefits. Include a visual.
Cost: This section should include individual costs to the organization, but may also include any cost savings that may be realized. Include a table to help readers visualize what is presented in this section.
Conclusion and Recommendation: Review the issues that led to the proposed solution and clearly state the recommendation you want the reader to implement.
• Conclude with a brief statement that expresses a positive sentiment or statement.
• Include References page (at least six credible sources in APA format). Include appendices (if applicable).
• Include two visuals: a figure that helps explain the recommended green strategy and a table under the Cost section that clearly represents the data being explained. Visual aids and their inclusion must adhere to the standards presented
• Use at least six credible researched sources appropriately and effectively.
• Include proper documentation using APA style (in-text citations and References page); please check your work using the Dropbox/Turnitin.com.
• Be free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
A successful Formal Proposal will include the following:
• The revised (as indicated by the professor in the Week 6 graded assignment) Introduction section and organization of the report.
• The Introduction includes all four sections with fully developed original text appropriate for each section.
• Evidence the writer fully grasps the purpose/goals of the proposal assignment, including selecting the appropriate organizational approach.
• Body of proposal is properly formatted, with at least two heading levels.
• Well-developed content that is written in the student’s own words (Introduction and Body of the report should be between 1250-1750 words).
• Sufficient research material to support ideas.
• Two visual aids (one figure and one table), properly placed, referenced, and cited.
• Direct quotes and/or paraphrases of outside material that are properly integrated into the text and cited (in-text and end-of text) per APA guidelines.
• A References page that lists at least six credible sources.
• Proper use of formatting and style (e.g., bullets, headings, lists, etc.).
• An awareness and proper use of all 10 writing conventions for professional writing.
• Use of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization; written in third person.

 
Write a proposal for how to achieve the optimal cost of capital for Arrow Wind Farms from the unit lesson. You can make assumptions, but support your work with scholarly references.
 Your proposal should be at least three pages in length, double spaced.
 Use a minimum of three scholarly articles, in addition to the textbook, from the CSU Online Library, or other scholarly sources to support your work.
 In-text citations and reference page must be properly formatted using APA style guidelines.  An abstract is not required. Reference and title pages do not count towards the minimum page requirement.
Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric.

 

Your assignment must be submitted through the link in the CIS8000 StudyDesk along with your Turnitin Report
Background/Case Study
Congratulations! It is the year 2020 and you have just received The Young ICT Entrepreneur Award and your face is on the cover of Time magazine! This is for your innovation that exploited current and emerging digital technologies and created a new business/product/service/application/technology or business model that the world had not known about before and that delivered great benefits to users. You wonder why no-one had thought of the idea before; the media is amazed at its popularity.

Your task is to go back in time to 2015 and write the Proposal/Business Plan for starting your new company that won essential investor capital to commercialise your innovation. The Business Plan was presented to “Angel Investors”; very experienced venture capital business people who support only a small number of start-up companies based on a unique proposition. It was difficult to get an opportunity to present your Business Plan and even more difficult to convince them of the soundness of your idea. Typically the Angel Investors only invite back for further discussions one out of every 20 entrepreneurs who present to them.

Learning objectives
This assignment specifically addresses the following learning objectives of the course:
• demonstrate applied knowledge of people, technology and management skills in practice across global contexts of change and apply these to organisational systems and processes
• solve complex organisational problems theoretically and practically and critically reflect on the effectiveness of management processes to real-world problems
• communicate professionally and effectively in written and oral communication to various audiences.

Turnitin Similarity check
You must subject your written assignment to a plagiarism check by the Turnitin software prior to its submission in the EASE system. The Turnitin software can be indirectly accessed through the StudyDesk without the need to provide any login-id or password. Your similarity report must be no greater than 25%. Your assignment will not be marked if it is not accompanied by the Turnitin report.

Requirements for your Report:
1: Activity log/journal (approx. 500 words)​
Prepare a log which records your activities and progress related to completing this assignment. In date order, list the following:
>Date of research activity/discussion/meeting
>Topic researched or discussed
>Time duration
>Brief description of research activity/discussion
>Status – not started, in progress, completed, withdrawn
>Responsibility – if you are in a team show which team member has responsibility for each activity
Submit this log as an appendix to your report. ​​​​​​​​10%

2. Report Cover letter: your cover letter (letter of transmission) should explain to the Angel Investors the purpose of the overall document and why you have a compelling case for investment​​​​​​10%

3. Executive Summary: a summary of the key points of your report​​​​​ 5%

4. Details of your innovation ​​​​​​​​​​​20%
Write a summary of your proposed initiative addressing the following:
• What your innovation is about
• Current business/consumer/supply/quality problems your innovation will address/solve
• Competitors and competitive products/services and why your initiative is different
• The key areas where your innovation is likely to have impact
• Who your customers will be, how large the market is, why they will buy your innovation, how you will retain them
• How you can measure the success of your initiative (key performance indicators)

5. Your company ​​​​​​​​​​​​​20%
Describe your proposed new company to commercialise your initiative in terms of the following:
• the industry (e.g. manufacturing, B2C, B2B, services, banking, healthcare, logistics) your company operates within,
• your company’s key products/services,
• your corporate vision and mission,
• your business strategy,
• your corporate structure,
• your major business processes
• your company’s relationship with external entities e.g. other organisations, government etc.
• A risk management plan: the risks your company must consider, severity, probability and planned mitigation (use a table).

6. Technology requirements and infrastructure ​​​​​​​10%
Describe and analyse how information systems could assist your company to service your customers, integrate your suppliers and provide operational efficiency, including the required IT infrastructure.

7. finance and key findings ​​​​​​​​​​​10%
Estimate figures based upon your research and produce an expected Profit & Loss statement for the first 3 years. Clearly state to Angel Investors how much you are asking them to invest and why; explain the anticipated return they will receive.

8. Presentation of your report​​​​​​​​​​10%
Layout, professionalism, Table of Contents, use of graphics or other ways to enhance readability and impact.

9. References – in-text and at the end using Harvard style ​​ ​​​ 5%

Word limit: 4000 words (not including Turnitin Report, Executive Summary, references or appendices) but your report can be up to 4500 words without penalty.
Note the marks allocation for each activity, the length of your solution should be commensurate with the allocated marks.
General guidelines:
• The format should comply with the report structure detailed in the Communication Skills Handbook or (http://www.usq.edu.au/library/breeze/Fac_Business/Criticism_of_a_Corporation/POL100%20-%20Criticism%20of%20a%20Corporation.html). Please use subheadings, appropriate fonts etc.
You must demonstrate extensive research beyond the text: journals, books, industry journals; see USQ Library: <http://www.usq.edu.au/library/>.) Google Scholar is a good tool to find references that are more suitable for academic writing.
• Note that material used in Assignment 2 (smart shopping trolley business case) is not accepted for Assignment 4.
Option for team submission
You may choose to either work alone or with up to 2 other CIS8000 S2 2015 currently enrolled students.
• Nominate a team leader who will provide the Course Leader with the details of the team members by 5 October
• Teams must be registered prior to 5 October (no extensions or changes)
• email the Course Leader with your team nominations (soar@usq.edu.au); MUST be cc-ed to your other team members
• Only the Team Leader is to submit the report through the StudyDesk assignment 4 link in the name of the Team Leader.
• On the front page clearly state the full details of team members, the names they are enrolled under and student numbers
• other team members must submit the Team Member Form into the link on StudyDesk in place of their assignment
The same marks will be awarded to each team member.

Marking criteria for Assignment 4
ACTIVITY
HD
A
B
C
F
A Journal
Compelling and well-structured account. Activities clearly described. Initiative clearly demonstrated.

Reference list provided and correctly formatted.
Good structure and comprehensive account of activities.

Referencing compliant with Harvard referencing method with some minor lapses.
Adequate structure and account of activities.

Minor errors in referencing method.
Adequate structure but limited description of activities.

Limited references provided and/or poorly formatted reference list.
Poor structure and/or inadequate list of activities. Incoherent account.

Lack of reference list or poorly formatted references.
B Report
Professional presentation of material resulting in clarity of message and information.

Professional appearance of title page and accurate table of contents. If used, appendices are clearly labelled and referenced.

Excellent clarity of expression. Grammar and spelling accurate.

Referencing fully compliant with Harvard referencing method.

Wide range of appropriate sources appropriately analysed, applied and discussed.

Clear and concise letter of transmittal, executive summary, suitable tone and style for CEO
Carefully and logically organised.

Title page and table of contents clear and accurate.
Appendices used to provide appropriate supporting material.

Expression fluent. Grammar and spelling accurate.

Referencing compliant with Harvard referencing method with some minor lapses.

Variety of appropriate sources appropriately analysed, applied and discussed.

Format suitable for CEO with minor lapses in audience focus.
Shows organisation and coherence.

Adequate title page and table of contents.

Grammar and spelling mainly accurate

Most sources are referenced.
Minor errors in referencing method.

Clear evidence of research and application of textbook concepts.

At times language is unclear and/or poorly unsuitable for CEO.
Shows some attempt to organise in a logical manner.

Some flaws in title page and/or table of contents.

Grammar and/or spelling contains errors.

Gaps in referencing and errors in in-text references or reference list.

References are used in a purely descriptive way indicating limitations of understanding.

Language is poorly executed or uses too much jargon.

Disorganised/ incoherent. Poor formatting, or missing title page, table of contents.

Appendices not clearly identified or referenced.

Frequent mistakes in grammar and/or spelling.

Unsatisfactory referencing. Few or no references or inconsistent reference method.

No evidence of research or irrelevant sources cited.

Lacks letter of transmittal

Submitting a Request for Proposal (RFP) is usually a requirement for human services administrators who wish to pursue government grants. For example, the director of a homeless shelter might apply for a grant from the state government for supplies, such as cots for the shelter, to expand the program. Completing an RFP can be a long process that requires planning and collaboration. Before delving into the details of the RFP, it is wise for administrators to develop a strategy and an organized method for carrying out the steps of the process. Completing the RFP can be a challenge for human service administrators. Nevertheless, the effort is well worth receiving government grants for human services programs that might otherwise go unfunded.
The assignment (2–3 pages):
•Explain steps you would take to complete the Request for Proposal. Include where you might go for information, who you might talk to, and who you might enlist to assist with the process.
•Describe potential challenges related to completing the RFP and explain how you might address them.

all document must be in Microsoft word 1997-2003.
2-document must be saved with a file name and my name
example:( module 2 Name)
3-insert header and footer to have my name and module no. 4-number pages. 5- set margins to 1.0 -1.2 inches.
6- double space the paper. 7-use either time new Roman 12or Arial 12 font. 8-module must be no longer than 20 pages double spaced responses should be succinct and complete.
content:
1- every page should be labelled with my name and module no.
2-each answer should begin with the question.
3-answer should:
a-answer question using the reading.
b- include any outside reference that you used.
c- opinion can be included if it is relevant and concise.
d summarize or provide a conclusion.
e-must demonstrate integration of knowledge to sudia arabia area .
original idea welcome.
attachment module question and reference reading

a proposal (including 250-300 words abstract) so that you and s/he can agree a feasible plan for implementing your dissertation. The proposal should be approximately 1,500 words long (not counting abstract, references and bibliography).
The guiding principle of my research is as follow:
How is Corporate Social Responsibility experienced and managed in PH?
In order to draw the most accurate picture, I will particularly examine the following issues:
– How do stakeholders define Corporate Social Responsibility with regard to PH?
– How do stakeholders perceive the Corporate Social Responsibility performance of
PH?
– How do stakeholders interact with PH?
– How is Corporate Social Responsibility implemented and monitored within

Congratulations! You have just completed the executive training program at your company and have been promoted to brand manager for one of your company’s products. During your training program, you have learned the fundamentals of marketing management. Now, it is time for you to show the VP of Marketing what you are capable of doing. Your future at the company and your chances of being promoted beyond your current position depend on how well you do with your new assignment. It is important that you show the executives at your company that you are able to work independently and complete the analysis on your own.
Instructions for the Final Exam:

You should not discuss this case with anyone, the final exam must be completed individually.

The final is due before the deadline indicated on the course calendar. You may submit your final early, but no late submissions beyond the grace period will be allowed.

Follow the same formatting instructions that we have been using all semester. There is one exception. For the final, you are limited to six pages of text rather than the usual two page limit. You are still allowed appendices to show your calculations beyond the the six pages of text.

Your solution to the case needs to be internally consistent. Your recommendations should logically flow from your analysis. Use the four extra pages that you have to explain your analysis and explain how your recommendations are based on that analysis.

Any questions about the final should be posted to the Final Exam Discussion Forum by the deadline on the course calendar. Those inquiries should be limited to 1) clarifications of the case questions, 2) terms in the case, or 3) instructions for the final.

The exam is a test of your ability to apply concepts that you have learned over the course of the semester. You should not ask questions about the specifics of your own analysis. Do not post parts of your analysis to the discussion board and ask if it is correct. You should not ask where in the case you can find the data that you need, or how to complete the calculations.

Good luck on your new position!

Below are the questions you will have to answer, also the lst two papers you have done for me. If you can follow how you have done that, like the hgihlighting in yellow and all of that
TruEarth Foods Case Questions
A. Current Situation (4 points possible)

Why was Cucina Fresca pasta successful? How would you compare the pizza opportunity to that for pasta? How would you compare the actual product development process for each?

B. Forecast (4 points possible)

Using the forecast model for pasta shown in Exhibit 5, what is your forecast of demand for pizza?

C. Consumer Perceptions (4 points possible)

What can the TruEarth team learn from Exhibit 6 about how consumers view pizza?

D. Marketing Research Results (4 points possible)

How do the pizza concept test results (Exhibits 7 and 8) compare with the findings for pasta (Exhibits 3 and 4)?

E. First Mover Advantage (4 points possible)

Is there a first-mover advantage in pizza similar to fresh pasta?

F. Interest in Pizza (4 points possible)

How do you interpret the findings in Exhibits 9 and 10 to evaluate interest in pizza?

G. Recommendation (6 points possible)

Would you launch the pizza? Describe your strategy giving consideration to all parts of the marketing mix. Be specific and complete.

If you decide not to launch the pizza, provide a plan to increase the sales of TruEarth’s other products. Again, describe your strategy giving consideration to all parts of the marketing mix. Be specific and complete.
The big change here is you have 4 extra pages of text to work with. The appendages still need to be added but they aren’t within the 6 pages limit. They should be after the conclusion
Note: In all areas of your analysis, you should use a balance of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

The project is building onto a group report that we have currently going regarding Fall Prevention in the Acute Care Setting (hospital). I need two pages to add to my project the assignment reads as follows:

Summary: In this section, you will outline the design of your Evidence Based Practice Project. Identify the steps of the procedure that your group is proposing… Directions: 1) Outline the protocol or interventions that the group is proposing. 2) Identify barriers that you may encounter, and identify methods for overcoming these barriers. 3) Incorporate theories of organizational culture and systems change as these factors impact potential implementation of your project.

I need #3 only done…. our interventions include teaching staff about the importance of hourly rounding and finding ways to get the staff to actually do it like some sort of rewards program for doing all of their hourly rounding. I will upload the rest of the report for your reference. I simply need #3 done of the assignment.