David Ball

AimsAimsThe aim of the assignment is to test your ability to apply the knowledge acquired in the lectures, tutorials, seminars and computer labs. The number and variety of very good research proposals is endless. A very good proposal reflects your understanding of research methods, your ability to apply your knowledge to a uniquely new research project of your own choosing and thereby come up with a coherent, reflective proposal. In a very good research proposal the research question, the app...

Questions: Problem 1 (10 pts) a) (5 pts) A water tank containing a paddle wheel is being heated. If the amount of heat being added is 40 kJ, the amount of work done by the paddle wheel onto the system is 20 kJ, while 12 kJ of heat are lost to the surroundings, determine the fifinal energy of the system if the initial energy is 12.5 kJ.   b) (5 pts) A Gas-Turbine system at steady-state works by accepting some amount of heat, converting a portion of that heat into shaft work, and then r...

You are required to provide a detailed report describing a cyber security related research topic of your choice, research questions and research plan for your chosen topic in the form of a word document. What Learning Outcomes are assessed? What are my Deadlines and how much does this assessment contribute to my Module Grade? What am I required to do in the assessment? What are my assessment criteria? (What do I have to achieve for each grade?) Can I get formative feedback befo...

Importance of a Clear Thesis StatementAs a filmmaker, your task is to create a 10-minute presentation to propose your new documentary idea to prospective investors. You may work alone, or with a small group. Ensure to include the following in your presentation: The Memoir:  Hook the audience with an important message/idea from the memoir. (Quote)  Summarize the narrative of the memoir, in a manner that will interest/engage the audience. Why must this memoir be turned into a documentar...

PreparationYou are expected to keep a reflective journal recording what you have learned (including your reflections) in your classes, in your study Groups and, most importantly, as part of your self-directed study (your own research). Your research should also consist of locating and critically reviewing peer reviewed articles related to this topic. The scenario from assessment 1 is also to be used for this assessment. Using your reflective journal, peer reviewed literature and other ...

The Case of LorraineQuestion 1 Lorraine has just graduated from a Bachelor or Arts majoring in Art History. She has a specialisation in 15th century Italian artwork. It has been quite tricky for Lorraine to find gainful employment in her area. Graduate positions that specialise in 15th century Italian artwork are few and far-between. Given this, Lorraine is very excited to see an advertisement on Art-WORK.com, a popular website for art-related job advertisements. The advertisement is for an ent...

Characteristics of virusThe Ebola outbreak disease is a deadly disease that has affected a wide population all over the world, mainly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan in Africa. The source of contamination of virus is through the close contacts of the wild animals, mostly from primates that have already been infected from the viral disease.  The transmission/ exposure of Ebola virus spreads from the blood and other bodily fluids of the primates such as bats,...

What’s It Mean? Implications for Consulting Psychology. This article focuses on the challenges and key learnings for advancing women leaders in corporations from the perspective of the personal career journey of a senior female executive in a large multinational organization. Consulting psychologists should find the case discussion and supporting OD framework useful in linking D&I efforts to the broader context of culture change and talent-management programs and processes. Comm...

Challenges in Marketing Research“This could be more of a challenge than we previously thought,” Melissa Marcello told her business associate Julie Litzenberger. After nodding in agreement, Litzenberger put down her cup of coffee at the Vienna, Virginia, Starbucks coffee shop near her firm’s headquarters. Both Marcello and Litzenberger were far along their career paths as researchers in 2013 when they met at Starbucks. Marcello was CEO of a research agency and Litzenberger led ...

Task: Question 1AA company intends to upgrade its machine for a 10-year project, which just passed its sixth year. The new machine is of higher precision which is estimated to reduce defect costs of $80,000 per year and warranty claims by customers by $100,000 per year for the remaining life of the project. The applicable corporate tax rate is 17% and the cost of capital for similar risk projects is 15 percent. More details on the existing and new machines are available: Required:i. Compute ...