Testing for Multiple Regression

Assignment 1: Testing for Multiple RegressionYou had the chance earlier in the week to practice with multiple regression and obtain peer feedback. Now, it is time once again to put all of that good practice to use and answer a social research question with multiple regression. As you begin the Assignment, be sure and pay close attention to the assumptions of the test. Specifically, make sure the variables are metric level variables.

This Assignment includes two parts, Part 1 and Part 2. For this Assignment, you will complete Part 1where you will create a research question that can be answered using with multiple regression analysis.
Part 1
To prepare for this Part 1 of your Assignment:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and media program related to multiple regression.
Using the SPSS software, open the Afrobarometer dataset or the High School Longitudinal Study dataset (whichever you choose) found in the Learning Resources for this week.
Based on the dataset you chose, construct a research question that can be answered with a multiple regression analysis.
Once you perform your multiple regression analysis, review Chapter 11 of the Wagner text to understand how to copy and paste your output into your Word document.
For this Part 1 Assignment:
Write a 1- to 2-page analysis of your multiple regression results for each research question. In your analysis, display the data for the output. Based on your results, provide an explanation of what the implications of social change might be.
Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing for your analysis, research question, and display of output.
Assignment: Testing for Multiple Regression
In Week 9, you completed your Part 1 for this Assignment. For this week, you will complete Part 2 where you will create a research question that can be answered through multiple regression using dummy variables.
Part 2
To prepare for this Part 2 of your Assignment:
Review Warner’s Chapter 12 and Chapter 2 of the Wagner course text and the media program found in this week’s Learning Resources and consider the use of dummy variables.
Using the SPSS software, open the Afrobarometer dataset or the High School Longitudinal Study dataset (whichever you choose) found in this week’s Learning Resources.
Consider the following:
Create a research question with metric variables and one variable that requires dummy coding. Estimate the model and report results. Note: You are expected to perform regression diagnostics and report that as well.
Once you perform your analysis, review Chapter 11 of the Wagner text to understand how to copy and paste your output into your Word document.
For this Part 2 Assignment:
Write a 2- to 3-page analysis of your multiple regression using dummy variables results for each research question. In your analysis, display the data for the output. Based on your results, provide an explanation of what the implications of social change might be.
Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing for your analysis, research question, and display of output.
By Day 7
Submit Parts 1 and 2 of your Assignment: Testing for Multiple Regression.

Conflict Handling Style

This assignment will help you understand conflict at the individual, team and organizational levels.
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet (Nursing Journals), research and identify additional information on handling conflict.

Based on your research and understanding, create a white paper in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that:

Includes a description of change theories, conflict theories, and leader as a change agent.
Integrates how your ability to handle conflict can either enhance or hinder effective leadership in the health care environment.

Bad News Communication (No Broken English)

Find an article about a company that had to deliver a communication of bad-news to its constituents or the general public. The bad-news message could be a result of one of the following situations:
i.A product defect or failure

ii.A reduction in workforce

iii.An under-performing financial quarter

iv.A new but unpopular policy such as a pricing strategy
Write a paper demonstrating clear, insightful critical thinking on the proper approach to delivering bad-news messages.

Review the components of bad-news messages: ease in with a buffer, provide a rationale, deliver the bad news, explain impacts, focus on the future and show goodwill.

a.Which components are included in the bad-news message you are reviewing? Which are missing that should have been included? Explain.

b.How well did the bad-news message meet the needs of the victims and other stakeholders?

c.Do you believe the communication was completely fair? Explain.

d.What are three aspects of the bad news message that could have been improved? Explain.

Impacts of Big Data in Supply Chain Management

Individual Report
? Task Description
?It has been suggested that Big Data (also known as Data Mining) will have a large impact on the industries of Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Commerce in general. You have been hired as a consultant to an enterprise in Supply Chain Management industries to write a report about the impact that Big Data could have on that industry.??In your report you will need to:
1. Explain the concept of Big Data in your own words. (10 pages)
2. Explain what analysis techniques are commonly used to work with Big Data.
3. Demonstrate how Big Data is used in the industry of your choice. In doing this you must collect data and ?create tables and charts to present your analysis.
4. Explain what impact this technique is having on your chosen industry and what you expect the impact will ?be in the future.
5. Make recommendations and offer policy suggestions for your chosen industry.
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? In your response, you must cite relevant academic journal articles. The report should include the following:
1. Executive summary of no more than half a page,?
2. Table of contents,?
3. Body of the report (no more than 10 pages including tables and charts as needed),
4. Reference list,?
5. Appendices (if required).
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? Assessment Criteria?
1. Conforming with instructions (e.g. word length, font, other instructions)
2. Presentation, communication & style (written)
No Plagiarism other than the university will dismiss any student who is doing so 🙁

quantitative Reasoning and Analysis (statistics for health education ) week 9 A

Assignment 2: Multiple Regression in PracticeFor this Assignment, you will continue your practice as a critical consumer of research. You will critically evaluate a scholarly article related to multiple regression.
To prepare for this Assignment:
Use the Course Guide and Assignment Help found in this week’s Learning Resources and search for a quantitative article that includes multiple regression testing.

For this Assignment:
Write a 2- to 3-page critique of the article. In your critique, include responses to the following:
Why did the authors use multiple regression?
Do you think it’s the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?
Did the authors display the data?
Do the results stand alone? Why or why not?
Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing.
By Day 7
Submit your Assignment 2: Multiple Regression Practice.

Performance Management and Training

Unit 5 outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
Identify the need for employee training and development
Explain the six steps in the appraisal process
Discuss how management by objective (MBO) can be used as an appraisal method
Explain why performance appraisals might be distorted
Course outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment

HA530-2: Recommend employee training and development plans.

Instructions
Research four peer review articles from Kaplan Library on employee training and
development, the appraisal process, management by objective (MBO) used as an appraisal
method, why performance appraisals might be distorted.

The paper should be 800-–1000 words in length and answer these questions.

1. Briefly describe the appraisal process and how it should work.

2. What are some major factors that distort performance appraisals?

3. How can the appraisal process motivate staff to do a good job?

4. What can managers do to make the meeting more successful?

5. Based on all the above, when and why would you recommend employee training and
development plans?

Textbook Material:
Title: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Edition: 10th (2009)
Author: DeCenzo
Publisher: Wiley
Book ISBN: 9780470169681

Peer review articles from Kaplan Library on employee and development, the appraisal process, management by objective (MBO) used as an appraisal method, why performance appraisals might be distorted

Written Analysis: Critical Thinking Questions

Please answer the following Critical Review Questions from Chapter Twelve:

Describe why a senior leader’s physical presence is critical during a crisis.
Please give an example from your own experience with a leader in a crisis.
What are the benefits of creating a comprehensive crisis response plan before a crisis happens?
What advice would you give a leader who wants to improve his or her communications function so that it may be more effective during a crisis?
What message does it send when the organizational culture encourages employees to view mistakes or problems as opportunities for improvement rather than the reasons to blame or punish those involved. Please give a specific example in your career of such a situation.

MGMT 6100 Pre-Class Assignment Five

Title: Strategy Analysis for a Problem-Solution Persuasive Presentation
Due Date: Printed copy of assignment due before class starts onWednesday, August 10, 9:00 a.m.(use A5 template provided in welcome e-mail and on D2L)
Purpose: Preparation for development of an oral presentation
Pre-Reading: None
Prep Time: Document preparation = 1 to 2 hours
Grade Points: 20

Instructions:

1. This assignment, together with Assignment Six, focuses on a “stand-up extemporaneous presentation” (p. 159 in your text).
2. Select a real problem or situation where you work or select a community / public issue that you are passionate about. You will gain the most benefit from this exercise if the problem is a real business situation that you are involved with at your place of employment or in your community.
3. Your purpose is to explain the problem and your solution to a specific target audience (visualize the audience in a conference room) and persuade the audience to take a specific, tangible action step.
4. To begin the planning for your presentation, complete a Strategic Communication Analysis using the template provided with your welcome e-mail.
5. Refer to the rubric and a completed student example on the following pages to guide your work.

Submission:

A printed copy of your Communication Strategy Analysis is due on the first day of class.

Example of a GOODTopic for a Problem-Solution Persuasive Presentation

Topic Purpose Target Audience
Telecommuting Convince VP of HR (your boss) to test pilot telecommuting for selected positions in your office Your boss and HR benefits committee

Example of a BAD Topic for a Problem-Solution Persuasive Presentation (Too Broad)

Topic Purpose Target Audience
Global Warming Convince people that global warming is a problem Who would be in the conference room?

Rubric
Communication Strategy Analysis
Problem-Solution Persuasive Presentation

Problem ? Provides a clear definition of the problem
? Identifies a least two negative effects from the problem on the organization
Purpose ? Provides clear, accurate statement of purpose or purposes for the presentation
Audience ? Identifies primary audience (and secondary audience if appropriate)
? Describes at least two relevant audience characteristics or interests
Context ? Identifies at least two contextual variables
Message ? Provides a clear, single sentence summary of the message
? Describes what the audience should do and feel as a result of the message
? Identifies a specific organizing pattern for the message (e.g., problem-solution)
Information ? Identifies at least three pieces of information important to the audience
Benefits ? Identifies at least two benefits from the audience’s perspective (meeting a want or need)
Objections ? Identifies at least two objections the audience might raise
? Identifies strategies for addressing or minimizing the objections

See the following two pages for a student example of a completed presentation strategy analysis. Thanks to Pam Davis of Cohort 3 for permission to use her work. Note that her analysis is about a real problem, targets a specific audience, and involves an actionable solution.

Student Example:
Communication Strategy Analysis for a Problem-Solution Persuasive Presentation

Problem
What is the problem you’re trying to solve? How does it impact the organization or group? ? Currently outsourced functions are not meeting customer service and cost expectations due to the management unrest at the service provider.
? Inadequate customer service, as well as increasing costs due to poor management, is negatively affecting the Credit Union’s bottom line.
Purpose
What is your objective for this presentation? What specifically are you going to ask your audience to do? ? The objective is to request support for the creation of an internal Real Estate Loan Fulfillment Center that includes processing, underwriting, and closing of first mortgage loans. These functions are currently outsourced.
? Specifically, I will request support to proceed with the implementation of an ongoing project to include hiring nine employees, and purchasing loan fulfillment technology.
Audience
Who will be in the conference room? Who is your target audience (decision makers)? Is there a secondary audience? What are the audience characteristics and interests relevant to your message? ? The Senior Vice President of Lending and the Executive Vice President of Operations will be attending the meeting.
? The secondary audience is the Board of Directors.
? The audience is familiar with real estate lending; however, they are not experts and will need some explanation of the various tasks required in processing, underwriting, and closing mortgage loans.
? The Executive Vice President has a charismatic decision making style and makes decisions quickly based on information,
? The Senior Vice President of Lending has a logical and academic decision making style and will require data to support the cost benefits outlined in the proposal.
Context
What are the contextual factors that may influence your message? ? The economy has affected delinquency rates of mortgage loans.
? Senior Management is concernedwith mortgage lending in general because of the mortgage crisis.
? Establishing the correct number of staff members for the Loan Fulfillment Center will be a challenge given the cyclical nature of mortgage lending.
? There will be concern that we currently do not have the expert staff to replace the work that is outsourced.
Message
What is your overall message? What do you expect others to feel and do because of your message? What’s the best method for organizing your message? ? Due to the current situation with our service provider, I recommend that we implement an internal Loan Fulfillment Center that will provide better customer service standards and reduce operating expenses.
? As I highlight the ongoing issues and outline the benefits of bringing the functions in-house, senior management will be concerned about our ability to launch the proposal.
? I will outline the risks associated with dissolving the outsourced relationship and provide solutions to minimize the risks.
? The problem-solution approach is the best method of organizing the message.
Information
What information must your presentation include? ? The presentation must include details on the cost reduction achieved by creating a Loan Fulfillment Center.
? The presentation must include the title, job description, and salary level of the proposed staffing.
? The presentation must address both the benefits and risks of creating the Loan Fulfillment Center.
Benefits
How can you build support for your position? What are the benefits to your audience if they take the action you recommend? ? The primary benefit of the Loan Fulfillment Center is an operating cost reduction of $409,000.
? The credit union lending staff will have greater oversight throughout the loan process.
? The customer experience will improve because of the service level standards required of credit union staff.
Objections
What objections can you expect? How can you address or minimize the objections? ? Senior Management will require assurances that Delta Community will meet all compliance requirements; the Vice President of Compliance has recently hired a real estate lending compliance expert.
? By ensuring appropriate hiring decisions, the Human Resources Department will reduce senior management’s concern regarding the loss of professional guidance offered by the current service provider.
? In order to maintain adequate staffing levels, we will retain an outside provider for cyclical demand in production.

Assessment – Coursework

This graded assessment accounts for 90% of your final grade and comprises two separate assessment exercises: Part A & Part B which are both weighted equally at 45% of your final grade.Part A
In Part A, we assess learning outcomes related to topics 2, 3, 4 & 8 by providing you with case study information on the leadership and strategic development processes which operate within the innovative context at Google.
The purpose of this brief is to provide you:
• Details of the coursework assessment: background to the case and questions
• Information on presentation and submission date.
• Guidelines to assist you in answering the questions
• The assessment marking criteria and feedback sheet for Part A.
Case Study Background & Questions
Read carefully the case evidence on Twitter which is contained in the following three sources:
1. Mark, K. & Parker, S. (2011) Twitter extracted from:
Ireland, R.D., Hoskisson, R. E., & Hitt, M.A. (2013) The Management of Strategy: Concepts and Cases, 10th International Edition, South-Western, Cengage Learning, pages 371-377
2. Twitter (2013) Annual Report 2013, Twitter, Inc.
3. Twitter (2014) Annual Report 2014, Twitter, Inc.
Each source covers a distinct period of Twitter’s strategic development from start-up, to stock market listing (IPO), to growth within the internet information provider industry.
• Source 1 provides a case analysis of Twitter’s strategic development at start-up (2006-2011).
• Source 2 reports on Twitter’s strategic position having achieved an initial public offering (IPO) in 2013.
• Source 3 reports on Twitter’s current growth directions and future strategic choices in 2014.
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All sources provide insights into the leadership, strategy and innovation practices within Twitter. Source 1 critiques Twitter’s origins, current business model and future strategic choices, whereas sources 2 and 3 provide a corporate account on Twitter’s mission, values, along with the content and direction of their strategy. Your analysis of the Twitter Annual Reports should therefore be particularly critical in order to answer the below questions.
Part A of your coursework assessment requires you to answer two questions:
Questions.
1. Using the Ashridge Sense of Mission Model analyse and interpret the case evidence to determine Twitter’s sense of mission.
2. Examine Twitter’s strategic decisions to date and indicate which theoretical approach best reflects their strategic development, and make recommendations for future growth.
Both questions are equally weighed and you should review how grading is allocated in the Coursework Feedback Sheet on page 5.
Presentation and Submission Date
The assessment in Part A is a case analysis and you should note that case analysis is not a conceptual explanation or discussion but the application of concepts and frameworks to interpret the case information, analyse key events and statements, and reach evaluative judgements. The concepts and frameworks are covered in the workshops and prescribed reading and the guidance below gives you a few pointers on how you need to use this knowledge to answer the questions. In developing your analysis and arguments, you should use supporting evidence from the information contained in the case studies.
Your answers must only be derived from the information on Twitter contained in the three case evidence sources listed above. You are not required to consult other sources on Twitter or go beyond the end date of third source (2014). The reason for this is that your analysis and evaluation is being assessed at this point in the organisation’s development and not in the light of subsequent events. As a result you should not include references on Twitter from the internet or other sources.
In terms of presentation, introduce each question indicating how you will structure your answer and conclude each answer with reference to your preceding arguments and the task required by the question. Do not present your answer in rigid report format but you may wish to divide your answer into sections which reflect the major elements of your analysis. The combined word count of your answers to both questions must comply with the following guidance:
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Minimum Length: 2000 words
Maximum Length: 2500 words
Submission deadline: Friday 19th August 2016, at 11.59pm
The word limit excludes appendices and bibliography. Where a submission exceeds the stated word limit the maximum grade awarded will be P1. Appendices can be useful to provide additional information from your analysis but you must incorporate the key analytical arguments into the main body of your answer.
Guidance Notes
The assessment feedback sheet at the end of this section gives the marking criteria for the overall case analysis. Remember, in writing your solution to the questions you must not describe what the case says but use the concepts to analyse the information and use the evidence/facts in the case to support your analysis.
Question 1 asks you to critically review if Twitter has achieved a strong sense of mission. The question specifically asks you to use the Ashridge Sense of Mission model which is part of your prescribed reading for unit 2. Specifically you should apply and discuss the four elements of mission (Ashridge model) to Twitter. When considering purpose and strategy, you should analyse the case evidence on mission, values and strategy. When doing this avoid being overly descriptive on the content of Twitter’s strategy as you will soon exceed the word limit. Attempt to develop arguments and, if necessary, include supporting details in appendices. More crucially, you must address the central issue in the question of how the fifth element, a sense of mission, is achieved through the alignment of the employees’ personal values with the organisation’s identity and values. In doing this, consider the role played by the leadership and management approach at Twitter – particularly discussed in sources 2 & 3 – to integrate the elements of mission, behavioural standards and values of the organisation, with those of the employees. You will also need to evaluate Twitter’s mission based on the company’s recent expansion and strategic developments to express and justify your opinion on whether Twitter have a achieved a strong sense of mission.
To answer question 2 you will need to write a short essay by drawing on your learning of strategic decision-making and your prescribed reading from Johnson et al, chapter 12. Initially, you should commence your research by reading and examining the case evidence in order to identify Twitter’s strategic decisions. Once you have identified these decisions, your essay discussion should focus on how this decision-making relates to deliberate and/or emergent forms of strategy development. When doing this avoid being overly descriptive on the content of these decisions. Instead, you should ensure that the use the relevant theory to structure your discussion of case evidence. To develop your arguments further, a brief distinction between deliberate and emergent strategy would be useful, followed by 3
an in-depth discussion on which approach most closely resembles Twitter’s strategic development. To reach conclusions on how strategic decision-making is practised at Twitter, you should also identify strategic options and make recommendations for future growth. 4
Part A
Coursework Assessment Feedback
Matriculation No.
Date of Submission:
Module: Leading Strategic Decision-making
Part A: Twitter Case Study
Cohort:
Category
Grade
Comment
Presentation of analysis, use of appropriate concepts, and depth of understanding of the issues raised in the case.
(10%)
Critically examine Twitter’s sense of mission through its approach to leadership and management.
(35%)
Critically review Twitter’s approach to strategic decision-making and recommendations for future growth
(35%)
Ability to reach coherent and logical arguments from the analysis, supported by case evidence.
(20%)
E
D
C
B
A
Fail
(F1 – F5)
Marginal Pass (P1)
Satisfactory/ Good
(P2-P3)
Very good
(P4-P5)
Excellent
(D1+)
General Comments:
Overall Grade:
Marker:
N.B. the percentages are shown as indications of the relative importance of each section and should not be taken as a precise indication of the marking scheme.
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PART B
In Part B, we require you to write an essay on the following topic.
Essay Topic:
According to Hollander (2012), trust and loyalty are two binding elements in the leader-follower relationship. Critically examine research that explains how trust and loyalty can be established between leaders and followers.
Present some examples of trust-based relationships between leaders and followers that have led to positive outcomes.
Marking schedule for Part B:
10% of marks are allocated to the presentation of the essay. The student’s work should be typed with clear use of paragraphs and headings. Typographical and spelling errors should be avoided.
10% of marks are allocated to appropriate referencing of content. Students should familiarise themselves and make use of the Harvard referencing system and should cite and reference material properly. Students should make use of a range of resources (books, journal articles etc) and the literature used should be appropriate to the arguments made.
60% of marks are allocated to the analysis presented in the essay. Students should examine appropriate theoretical concepts and frameworks. Students should demonstrate an awareness of the wider context and present an in-depth discussion of current issues. Better students will demonstrate critical analysis skills and communicate their arguments in a clear and coherent manner.
20% of marks are allocated to the conclusions drawn. The conclusions should identify the key themes or issues under consideration. Conclusions should be well supported from the analysis and highlight the significance of arguments, evidence and insights
Guidance Notes on Part B:
You must refer to relevant literature throughout the essay. This can be in the form of textbooks, journal articles, or relevant web-based material. Student are directed in particular to the following databases which they may find useful in developing their essay:
• ABI Inform Complete (Proquest)
• Ingenta
• Science Direct
• Sage Online
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In particular, the following journals may be helpful to you in relation to the prescribed topic:
• Leadership Quarterly (Available on Science Direct)
• Leadership and Organisation Development Journal (Available on ABI Inform)
• Team Performance Management (Available on ABI Inform)
• Journal of Management Development (Available on ABI Inform)
• Group and Organisation Management (Available on Sage Online)
You may wish to refer to relevant theory or you may wish to cite relevant research or examples to support your arguments. Remember all material cited must be referenced using the Harvard Referencing system. Also please refer to the University guidance notes on the avoidance of Plagiarism.
Please remember to structure your essay appropriate. You should use headings – and include an introduction, main body and conclusion/recommendations sections. Please do not label the main body as “main body”.
You should avoid using footnotes in your essay.
Please ensure you use UK English spelling in your writing – so avoid “z’s” such as “organization” and use the UK English spelling of “organisation” instead.
Bullet points and numbered lists should be avoided in your essay – with strong, well-supported arguments from the literature preferred.
Please use “Justify” alignment and 1 and a half or double spacing. Your font should be a suitable size (usually 11 or 12 font size).
While we do not specify a particular number of references/citations to be included, you should include at least a minimum of 15 different journal articles in your essay.
Please answer the topic posed. Your essay should NOT be a summary of leadership theories. You need to specifically address the topic and question posed.
Minimum Essay Length: 2000 words
Maximum Essay Length: 2500 words
The word count includes your entire essay, your citations and your reference list. However, the word count does not include the cover page. The word count ranges between 2000 words and 2500 words (so please do not ask about 10% allowances related to the word count – your full word count should fit between 2000 words and 2500 words)
Submission deadline: Friday 19th August 2016, at 11.59pm
Please note that whilst the submission deadline is Friday 19th August 2016, at 11.59pm (UK time), you are free to make your submission (Part A or B or both) at any time before this date. You do not need to wait until this day, or the day before or the week before. 7
Important Note:
Please ensure that Part A and Part B are submitted as separate documents. The documents should clearly be marked Part A and Part B and your matriculation number and module code should be clearly marked on the submission.
Please also note that it is the intention of the module team to use grademark on this module – so you may receive feedback in this format.
Turnitin: When uploading your file (either Part A or Part B) to Turnitin, please use your matriculation number as the file name. For example, your file name should take the following format “(401xxxxx Part A)” or “(401xxxxx Part B)”.
Your name should not be marked in the submission.
Please note that it can take 24 hours to receive an originality report when using the Turnitin system.
Please ensure you include your reference list within your Turnitin submission. 8
Coursework Assessment Feedback
Matriculation No.
Date of Submission:
Module: Leadership Strategy and Innovation
Part B: Essay
Cohort:
Category
Comment
Presentation of the essay. Clear use of paragraphs and headings and the text is free from typographical and spelling errors.
(10%)
Referencing of content. Consistent use of Harvard Referencing throughout the essay with adequate citation support for arguments being made.
(10%)
Analysis.
Comprehensive examination of appropriate theoretical frameworks and models. Strong arguments presented with critical insights and good communication skills in evidence.
(60%)
Conclusions.
Clear identification of key themes and issues. Synthesis of core arguments and formulation of insights and recommendations as appropriate
(20%)
General Comments:
Overall Grade:
Marker:
N.B. the percentages are shown as indications of the relative importance of each section and should not be taken as a precise indication of the marking scheme.
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Tutorial Activity 1 is an opportunity for you to demonstrate that you can find and summarise professionally relevant empirical

This activity aims to:

1. Increase your knowledge of research designs and methodologies utilised in medical radiations
2. Develop your skills in sourcing scientific papers
3. Develop your academic writing skills
4. Develop your skills in using different referencing styles in a written submission

New articles from 2012 to 2016

Instruction for Tutorial
You need to write a summary of a research article (that you have searched for and retrieved from a health and medical
database) from a professionally relevant MRS journal.

This summary must contain:

* Journal article citation details
* The name of the database you searched and the key words you used for your search

Introduction (3-5 sentences) which provides a concise description of the background and context of the study. You need toreference at least one other research study that supports the background to the study you are summarising. A clear statementof the purpose of the study you are summarising is then provided.

The research design and method (e.g. data collection method, sample, data analysis method) used in the study you aresummarising to investigate the problem or issue (3-4 sentences).

The results of the study are provided – what are the key findings from the data analysis in the study you aresummarising (3-8 sentences).

Discussion –The results of the study you are summarising are interpreted in relation to what they mean for this study and in relation to other published results. You need to find at least two other research study (yes in addition to the one in theintroduction) (3-5 sentences). You must include in your discussion at least one key discussion point that is supported by two references

Conclusion –Finally, present a concise answer to the research question that the study you are summarizing addressed, and if possible identify e.g. recommendations about policy, practice or further research.
Reference list – Contains minimum of 4 articles (the article you are summarising plus the three additional articlesyou cite in your summary) formatted in the two appropriate referencing styles.
(formatted in APA and Vancouver)

So in summary for tutorial 1 you need to bring with you the following FOUR items:

1. Full copy of Turnitin Report of the summary of research article (You only submit your summary through Turnitin once)
2. Summary of research article formatted in APA
3. Summary of research article formatted in Vancouver (as both styles are used in our discipline journals)
4. Completed checklist (over page) that is to be handed in to tutor in your scheduled tutorial time

CHECKLIST

1- Citation for summarised research article includes all required information and correctly formatted
2- Database searched is listed and relevant
3- Key words used for searching are listed and relevant
4- Journal is professionally relevant to MRS
5- Turnitin Report included and demonstrates good paraphrasing skills
6- The submission is well written (appropriate punctuation, grammar and spelling). It is easy to read and understand.
7- Summary formatted in APA style
8- Summary formatted in Vancouver style
9- Summary demonstrates how to in-text reference using more than I reference at a key point
10- Reference list included and correctly formatted