Using Bloomberg, find 2 bonds issued by the same firm with approximately the same maturity date (maximum difference: 1 month) but selling at different prices. (Hint: Most Canadian banks have a large number of bond issues outstanding).

Assignment: Identify the 2 bonds (i.e. tell me the issuing firm, the coupon rates and the maturities), the prices of the 2 bonds, and other relevant features. Then explain why one of the bonds is selling at a higher price.

You may work alone or with 1 other student. If you work with another student, hand in one paper with both your names. You will each receive the same grade.

The assignment is due at the beginning of your class on Feb 10. 2015. It must be submitted on paper (no electronic submission). Late assignments will only be accepted with justifying documentation approved by the Dean’s office.

Note: The heart of the assignment is to explain the price difference between the 2 bonds. Students should not expect to receive significant grades for simply identifying 2 bonds issued by the same firm with appropriate maturity dates. It is recommended that you spend considerable time choosing the two bonds you will compare, so as to find a pair that allows you to best demonstrate your knowledge of bond pricing.

The written explanation should be as long as it needs to be to provide a thorough explanation of why the bond prices differ and no longer. Inclusion of material that does not directly address the question of why the prices of the bonds differ will be taken as a lack of understanding of bond pricing.

The finance lab has been booked for your class during your class time on Feb 5, but you can also use it at any other time it is open and has not been booked for another class. Keep in mind the limited number of Bloomberg terminals. Lab assistants will also be available when the lab is open to answer questions about accessing data on Bloomberg, but they will not help you with the assignment per se.

 

Essay should be typed and double-spaced.  Cite all quotations and paraphrases.  Writing is NOT a series of continuous quotations.  Make it clear to the reader that you read the text carefully.

 

Write a thesis statement (central argument) in your introduction, then develop your argument and provide historical evidence (body of your essay), and ending paragraph.

 

Use Chicago Manual of Style.

 

Example, Footnote or End note[1]:

 

Edwin Williamson, the Penguin History of Latin America (London: Penguin Books, 2009), 124.

 

Bartolomé Arzáns de Orsúa y Vela, “Introduction” by R. C. Padden, editor, Tales of Potosí, (Providence, RI: Brown University Press, 1975), xxv.

 

 

Topic to be analyzed:

Examine the role of markets (i.e., the creation of places of trade) and commerce during the colonial administration of Spanish America.  Include the participation of natives of the central valley of Mexico (Viceroyalty of New Spain) and the Andes (Viceroyalty of Peru) in the context of markets and commercial exchanges.

 

 

 

Refer to Williamson (Penguin History of Latin America) and R. C. Padden’s “Introduction” (Tales of Potosí)[2] to support your statements.

 

 

 

[1] Edwin Williamson, the Penguin History of Latin America (London: Penguin Books, 2009), 124.

[2] Bartolomé Arzáns de Orsúa y Vela, “Introduction” by R. C. Padden, editor, Tales of Potosí, (Providence, RI: Brown University Press, 1975), xxv.

 

This what i have for the first two paragraphs. The purpose of the research conducted is to explain and clarify the fundamentals of the integration of information technological security in health care systems. Research conducted will identify whether steps taken in the past and for the future involving technological advances towards digital archiving personal information and publications was the correct thing to do or whether it was done to hastily. According to International Business Times (IBT) “Chinese hackers infiltrated a computer network linking hundreds of hospitals across the United States and stole the personal information of 4.5 million patients” (Stone, 2014). Infiltration into the health care system via computer has been on a rise since 2012 which was reported by Robert O’Harrow Jr of the Washington Post late 2012, during an interview O’Harrow received a response from a professional at John Hopkins University, “I have never seen an industry with more gaping security holes,” said Avi Rubin, a computer scientist and technical director of the Information Security Institute at Johns Hopkins University” (O’Harrow, 2012). Early detection of the arising problem was identified but was with no avail responded to. Health care records in the United States are very extent in personal information, information that reveals characteristics about an individual dating back to his/her birth. Social Security numbers and even health care provider information is included in these records which can also contain payment information.

Writing a Critical Review

 

So you have to write a critical review; what is that exactly?

 

Critical reviews offer the writer a good amount of creative freedom but there are some key components of the structure and content of the review that differentiate it from other forms of writing. The most common mistake made by students who are new to critical writing is summary writing. A critical review is not a summary of the work that was done. Within the first paragraph of the review you can briefly state what the paper or other writing works was about. Only the specifics about the work that are relevant and directly related to your main arguments are necessary. The point of the critical review is not to see that you can re-iterate and demonstrate that you understand a paper.

 

The point of a critical review is to teach you how to see how data/information is collected and interpreted, and how these interpretations are used to make predictions, draw conclusions, prove hypotheses or generate theory. Basically, how to “read between the lines”.

 

Critical reviews are integral to science, without them anyone could claim to prove anything. Academic journals are peer reviewed before publishing. Despite this, published work still needs to be questioned by the public, mistakes can be made, information may be missing and conclusions may not always adequate. Questioning and further testing other researchers’ theories is part of the scientific process until these theories can be accepted as fact.

 

Critical reviews are also integral to media and journalism. Recognising the biases a reporter or a publisher may have will help you to better perceive the way media are presented to you. Additionally, considering the writers’ information sources and their associated biases is also critical.

 

 

Completing a Critical Review

 

Where do I start?

 

• Read the paper like a detective. Be sceptical, get out your magnifying glass and look for flaws in the work. Use a highlighter or pen to help you target the flaws in the paper. Most research will have some flaws but if you have given a paper a good critique and you conclude that it is essentially flawless, you must justify this. Flaws can be found:

◦ Methods of data collection

◦ Methods of data analysis

◦ Linkage between results and conclusions

◦ Plausibility of predictions

 

* Read your assignment details carefully.

 

 

And then what?

 

• What is your main point and what are you going to prove? That’s right, the critique is about pointing out issues (or the lack of issues) with the paper/writing/research but it is also about proving your own argument(s) and convincing the reader that what you have written is either likely or true. A useful approach is to have a main thesis statement/point and then have 2-3 arguments that you use to prove this point.
• Make sure your arguments sound convincing. How to make your arguments more convincing:

◦ Is what you are writing verifiable? Are your claims valid? Sometimes citing other research/writing can significantly enhance your arguments if it is not common knowledge. This is highly encouraged because it shows you went above and beyond to decipher the situation and that you are aware of other literature on the topic.

◦ Is your argument logical?

 

 

How do I structure this writing?

 

Critical reviews have a flexible writing format because you may have one point with anywhere from 2-5 arguments that you use to support it. One argument is not enough, 5 arguments are great but can be challenging to condense into 300 words, so think about grouping them within another argument.

 

The first paragraph should contain:

• Mention of the paper you are reviewing. This is the only time you will need to cite the paper under review because we know what you’re talking about. For example.

◦ In the paper by Smith (2012) the author claims that forests are the best, better than all the rest.

◦ In the article entitled ”Forests are the Best” by Smith (2012) the author claims that forests are better than oceans.

 

• A sentence or two describing what the paper was about.

 

• A sentence or two describing your main point/thesis or your conclusion that you will prove or your point/thesis plus three arguments or the question that you are going to answer. Basically, what is your reader about to read?

The body of the review should contain:

 

• Clearly defined and justified arguments. It is much easier to figure out what these are if you put them in separate paragraphs.

 

The final paragraph should contain:

 

• A concluding statement that ties everything together and leaves the reader satisfied with your review.

 

 

Bibliography Tips

 

I want to cite the author(s):

 

• If you are paraphrasing the writing of the paper being reviewed, just put the page number at the end of the sentence. For example: Smith identified that forests were the favorite ecosystem of 99.5% of grade school boys in the Kootneys and the South coast (p.3).
• If you are quoting the writers directly, use quotes and the page number. For example: The authors state ”forests were identified as the favourite ecosystem of 99.5 % of grade school boys in the Interior and the South coast” (p.3).

 

I want to cite a paper that the author used:

 

• The paper you are reviewing uses other literature to provide background and context to the research and to justify and compare results. Do not cite this literature as work from the paper under review, instead cite the original source.

 

Can I cite Dr. Innes and the notes I made from class?

 

• Try to avoid this. Use what you learn in class to help develop your ideas for the paper but don’t use what Dr. Innes says as an argument. If he has claimed something that is a major part of your arguments and you don’t know where he got this information from you can ask him. However, be aware that he is also providing you with his own perspective and opinions. Although these are derived from years of experience and education it is important to develop your own opinion on issues and topics.

 

What citation style should I use?

• You should follow the style used by the Canadian Journal of Forest Research.

 

Augustus, a roman politician commissioned a lengthy inscription of his accomplishments. This text is known as the Res Gestae, “The Things Accomplished” Read and Choose one recurring theme that signifies something of which Augustus seems especially proud. Can the Res Gestae be considered an exemplary document of historical fact, or did Augustus also intend it to serve as propaganda? why do you think Augustus would have emphasized your chosen theme in his epitaph? Here is the link to the document. http://classics.mit.edu/Augustus/deeds.html One to two pages essay. The essay should address these question.

This week, your written assignment is a short comparison and contrast essay. Please choose two stories from your readings from this week to compare and contrast. The stories can be from the same or both periods (1914 to 1945; after 1945).

• Norton Anthology, Volume D 

  Note: Read at least 3 of the following stories:

  • Katherine Ann Porter, “Flowering Judas”
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Winter Dreams”
  • William Faulkner, “Barn Burning”
  • Ernest Hemingway, “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”
  • Richard Wright, “The Man Who Was Almost a Man”
• Norton Anthology: Literature Since 1945, Volume E

  Note: Read at least 3 of the following stories:

  • Eudora Welty, “Petrified Man”
  • Bernard Malamud, “The Magic Barrel”
  • James Baldwin, “Going to Meet the Man”
  • Flannery O’Connor, “Good Country People”

 

1. In a 2-3 page essay, compare and contrast the two stories you have chosen. To do this, re-read the stories carefully and determine a clear and manageable topic you will use as the basis for your comparison and contrast essay.
2. As you write the essay, stay focused on your chosen topic. Do not attempt to cover too much ground; do not re-hash the obvious. Instead, zero in on a unique point of comparison/contrast (characters, setting, theme, use of specific details, symbols or images).
3. Draft a one-sentence thesis statement that argues your point. Then develop that thesis through the paragraphs that follow. The last paragraph should be a conclusion in which you tie everything together.
4. Remember always to give focused, specific support as you discuss similarities and differences in the stories’ treatment of the issue you have chosen to write about.
5. Please refer to the “Comparison and Contrast Essay Instructions” included in the Course Materialsfor this class as you plan and complete this assignment. The instructions contain detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to craft an effective comparison and contrast essay.

Im trying to get into a international college in Japan. The topic area didn’t have enough room but there is 4 topics to choose from. A) discuss a current issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you. B) Describe a work of art (painting, literature, music, etc) a historical episode, or a scientific achievement that has impressed you and explain how it has affected your outlook on life. C) Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. D) topic of your choice This is an admissions essay so I need a essay that would wow the people in japan when they read this essay. I would prefer the topic to be about how I am qualified and why they should choose me. BUT I don’t know much about college admissions essays and there is probably someone who knows more about this I do.

Your task is to select 2 skills from an incident in your work experience or experience outside work; to describe how you confronted and handled the situation; to reflect on this event; to analyse and assess the effectiveness of the managerial skills in terms of the concepts you have covered in the course; and to consider ways of acting more effectively in the future. It is advisable that you consider 2 specific managerial skills that you have studied in this course that need improvement. The following are examples of possible managerial incidents (these are only examples) miscommunication between you and a colleague poor delegation of work load for your team members inability to identify the problems or issues in an incident managed individual differences poorly inability to provide clear change strategies for other team members inability to apply cross-cultural concepts to manage others Write in essay style, using 4 main headings using Kolb‘s Experiential Learning Cycle: 1. Introduction (Concrete Experience) (approx. 100 words) Provide a brief description of the specific incident. Don‘t get too lost in the detail of the event. What happened? How did you feel? What were the causes and consequences? It is essential that you clarify the 2 skills (chosen from the first 5 topics) you will be addressing by the end of the introduction. 2. Reflective Observation (approx. 400 words) Reflect on the event and observe the experience from many different perspectives, using the skills assessment results (i.e. MBTI, PAMS, Learning style, or/and Values). 3. Abstract Conceptualisation. Create concepts that integrate your observations into logically sound theories. (approx. 500 words) Show that you have read and understood the relevant concepts. Discuss the insights you obtained from using the concepts to understand the event and the implications for being more effective in the future. 4. Active Experimentation – Your Improvement Plan (approx. 500 words) In this section you need to demonstrate that you are able to use these theories to make decisions and solve problems. Outline the plans and actions that you could adopt to manage the situation more effectively in the future. Discuss the obstacles and resources that are likely to occur (e.g. lack of time, lack of resources for training, lack of confidence etc.) and how can they be overcome. Provide a time frame to improve the gap in the skill/skills. Provide a minimum of 10 references to show that you have read widely and understood the concepts and skills used. **Please Use Harvard Referencing ** Incident can occur at workplace or group or family.

You must select, read, and review 8 scholarly articles (not books) pertaining to your portfolio topic (Plastic Recycling) from the University of Mary Welder Library. (http://cdak.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/uml/ bar code: 23257000075001 ; password:1357 ) Students must utilize only quantitative articles that incorporate inferential statistics. Students must submit a written annotated bibliography that describes (One paragraph each for each article): 1) The purpose of the study, 2) the human subjects involved in the study, 3) the findings of the study, and 4) the relevance of the study to the student’s portfolio project. The annotated bibliography assignment may not use/recycle the published article abstract and must represent the student’s original critical thinking.

•You will answer the following questions in complete sentences in paper format. •Your responses should compose at least three pages of content. •Your paper should be in APA format, including the paper structure, in-text citations, and reference list. Answer the following questions. Each response should be at least one page. 1.Compare and contrast scientific sociology, interpretive sociology, and critical sociology. •Be sure to explain which approaches best describe the work of Comte, Durkheim, and Marx. 2.What are the major elements that define and influence a society? •Be sure to explain the elements and describe how they affect day-to-day living for a person living in the United States. 3.Identify one topic that relates to Sociology. You may use your textbook to assist with choosing this topic (i.e. racism, legalization of marijuana, gay and lesbian marriage rights, or any other topic you wish). •Be sure to include: ◦Which type of research method would be the best choice to further study this topic and why? ◦Why wouldn’t you use another type of research method that is addressed in your textbook for this topic? ◦Compare and contrast the different types of research methods identified in your textbook and explain why one works for a certain topic and maybe not anothe