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Media Ecology

Section A: Key names and terms

Symbolic environment – Socially-constructed, sensory world of meaning society that in turn shapes our perceptions, experiences, attitudes, and behavior

Marshall McLuhan – Canadian communications theorist and educator, whose aphorism “the medium is the message” summarized his view of the potent influence of television, computers, and other electronic

Media – A generic term for all human-invented technology that extend the range, speed, or channels of communication

Medium – This is a specific type of media: newspaper, television, book, Internet, radio, film

Media ecology – the study of how media and communication processes affect human perception, feeling, emotion, and value

Technology – Human inventions that enhances communication

Tribal age – age when oral tradition was embraced and hearing was the paramount sense

Literate age – age when written communication flourished and the eye became the dominant sense organ

Print age – age when gaining information through the printed word was customary, and seeing continued as the dominant sense

Electronic age – age in which electronic media pervades our senses, allowing for people across the world to be connected

Global village – the notion that humans can no longer live in isolation, but rather will always be connected by continuous and instantaneous electronic media

Digital age – A possible fifth era of specialized electronic tribes contentious over diverse beliefs and values.

Neil Postman – was an American author, educator, media theorist and cultural critic

Faustian bargain – A deal with the devil; selling your soul for temporary earthly gain.

Section B: Discuss the following questions

Discuss Marshall McLuhan’s different characteristics of “The medium is the message” concept.

McLuhan saw the message and medium as one and he same. We focus on content and overlook medium even though content does not exist outside of the way it is mediated. The different characteristics include:

Enhancement – media amplify or strengthen society

Obsolescence – media eventually render something out of date

retrieval – media restore something that was once lost

reversal – media will-when pushed to their limit-produce or become something else

Discuss Marshall McLuhan’s media analysis of human history

Human history divided into four periods or epochs:

Tribal age – acoustic era; a time of community because the ear is the dominant sense organ

Literate age – a visual era; a time of private detachment because the eye is the dominant sense organ

Print age – visual era; mass produced books usher in the industrial revolution and nationalism yet individuals are isolated

Electronic age – era of instant communication; a return to the global village with the all-at- once sound and touch

What does it feel like to be a cultural member – a minority member in a dominant culture? Even if you are generally a member of the dominant group, what situations have you encountered where you feel like an outsider?

Being a minority in a dominant culture means that your culture will be absorbed or assimilated by the dominant culture, influencing the minor culture to adopting the major culture. Mostly, being a minor culture to a dominant culture is kind of subjugation, making it hard for the minor culture to express itself. Situations that can make someone feel like an outsider even when they belong to the dominant culture is when a single member is dissolved in a minority culture, where they also become minors, making them feel out of place.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of assimilation? Accommodation? Separation? Which approach do you tend to gravitate toward?

Assimilation promotes interactions but on the other side leads to loss of culture. Accommodation retains the culture and increases diversity but on the other side, it reduces family traditions. Separation reduces family ties but also reduces absorption of new cultures thus retaining diversity. In my opinion, accommodation is the best as every culture can retain their cultures without being altered.

Introduction

Media is such a conspicuous industry that receives so much attention from almost all people globally. One of the media segments is the football world. Football is aired on numerous channels across the globe, covering various leagues such as Champion’s league, tournaments, UEFA Nations leagues, and the biggest of them all is the world cup. Media personalities come in handy in football during broadcasting, analyzing matches, and analyzing players’ lifestyles, outlining issues that affect players, such as racism and fitness. Football integrates numerous players from all corners of the world. Talented players can find their way into the most competitive leagues globally, such as the English premier league, Serie A of Italy, Bundesliga of Germany, Laliga of Spain, and UEFA Champion’s league, that comprises of top European leagues. The consumption of football information globally is very high. People support and fancy prestigious teams such as Barcelona, Bayern München, and Manchester United.

One of the most outstanding and renowned media personalities in the football industry is Jon Champion. He is an English international who has worked with the BT sport in coverage of the English premier league, International football, and currently relocated to the United States in the coverage of the Major League Soccer (MLS) for ESPN. Jon Champion is a very charismatic and bold speaker who is fancied for his clarity in voice. Another major attribute of Jon Champion is the ability to speak out his mind without fear or favor.

In interviewing a media personality, I will follow a four-phase process that includes; Ensure that the interview questions strictly align with the research questions, such as the nitty-gritty concerning football broadcasting. Secondly, I will construct an inquiry-based conversation that entails asking questions that will help gather specific information that we desire to know. Also, Feedback reception on the interview procedure is essential. It will show whether the interviewee conceptualization the research questions related to what the researcher expects (Milagros, 2016). We do not expect extremely outrageous responses at this stage because we expect the kind of information we will get. Lastly, a pilot survey is conducted to model the actual interview. This simulation is done as real conditions as possible, and aspects that can improve the interview protocol are noted. Any redundancies in the process are eliminated to ensure that the interview is as objective as possible.

Some of the interview’s key takeaways could include objectivity while presenting information, prior research before presenting information to consumers, flexibility in career, and aligning of work to personal life. Jon Champion reads a lot of information about footballers, and he has made this a lifestyle. He knows even the most ignored details about players, and whenever he utters them, consumers are amazed and develop the desire to listen to him more and more. Consistency is also another major stepping stone for any media personality. Once you address your audience in ways that they desire, be assured of continued growth in terms of career (ESPN, 2020). Jon Champion began broadcasting in the 1980s for the BBC radio. He then joined ESPN in 2009 in the United Kingdom. In 2019, Champion began working for ESPN full-time, and because of his competence, versatility, and reputation, he was promoted to be the head play-by-play voice of the MLS.

Champion’s flexibility as a commentator has seen him broadcast other dynamic games such as rugby, Olympic games, and cricket (ESPN, 2020). He is also one of the mastermind voices behind football video games such as Pro Evolution Soccer (PES).

All media personalities would like attributes such as the ones of Champion. The kind of research he does before his commentary assignment is one that all other media personalities need to emulate. It ensures that consumers get scrutinized information without any falsehood. It is not surprising that some people watch and listen to football matches because of the witty nature, charisma, and facts spoken by broadcasters such as Jon.

Patience, hard work, and good intentions are other values that anybody in the media needs to emulate. All people start at the lowest level, but they will rise with time, but it solely depends on the kind of output they give. Jon started as a mere radio presenter before getting a relished chance on BBC TV. His performance was tremendous, which had him promoted to ITV for Premier League coverage, UEFA champion’s league, and he also covered seven league cup finals (ESPN, 2020). All these could not come without hard work, consistency, and quality delivery of information.

Conclusion

The media industry is pivotal to all sectors worldwide, ranging from the health sector, environment, sports, politics, science, fashion, architecture, and even culture and religion. Availing quality information to consumers will uphold the integrity and role of media and preserve all aspects of these varied fields (Jay, 2019). Interviews give us a gist of what happens in the media industry and show what students should expect once they are out there in the field.

References

ESPN Pressroom, (2020) Jon Champion: Soccer Play-By-Play Voice. Retrieved from; https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/jon-champion/.Jay G. Blumber, (2019) A Fresh Perspective on Politicians and the Media. Retrieved from; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10584609.2018.1548413?journalCode=upcp20.Milagros Castillo-Montoya, (2016) Preparing for Interview Research: The Interview Protocol Refinement Framework. Retrieved from; https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2337&context=tqr#:~:text=A%20researcher’s%20interview%20protocol%20is,or%20certain%20ideas%20and%20experiences).

Essay #3: Logical Fallacy Analysis

If you have ever thought, “That’s unfair!” or “Wow, what a dumb way to do that!” or “They twisted the whole idea!”, you may have been faced with a logical fallacy.

Your Mission:

Familiarize yourself with the Logical Fallacies in the textbook and lecture notes. Consider when/where you see examples of logical fallacies in our daily lives. Choose one example of a logical fallacy you have observed and analyze it using the steps below. The example you choose can be something you have faced or something all people are subjected to. If you choose something that you personally experienced, it should be something that could happen to anyone.

Example of a personal experience that is OK to use:

You have a disagreement with your child’s teacher about a classroom rule that seems unfair, and the teacher tells you she maintains the policy because that’s the way she’s always enforced the rules (appeal to tradition). This topic is OK to use because other students and parents experience the same policy.

Example of a personal experience to AVOID:

You want to purchase a boat to fish and explore the local waters with your family. Your spouse says no to buying a boat because your family has never owned a boat and the family’s recreation has always been land-based (appeal to tradition). This topic is not OK to use because it is too personal…no one else is married to your spouse (let’s hope not anyway), no one else takes your family’s specific vacations and therefore, the situation is not experienced by anyone but you.

Think about what you encounter that seems silly or unfair…chances are a logical fallacy can be applied to it!

Essay Guidelines/Requirements:

Paragraph #1: Introduction

Catch the reader’s eye with an introduction strategy. Then transition to the situation/example in which you observed or experienced a logical fallacy. The introduction paragraph does not have to explain what the logical fallacies are, nor should it define/explain the specific logical fallacy you are using. Assume the audience is familiar with the logical fallacies and the fallacy you have chosen.

The thesis statement should appear at the end of the introduction. The thesis should simply state the situation/item and the logical fallacy: Advertisements for the Miracle Weight Loss System use false dichotomy to sell their diet program to consumers.

Paragraph #2: Describe the situation/item

The second paragraph should describe the situation or item you are examining. This paragraph should provide details so the audience fully understands the situation or item. If you are describing an advertisement, then explain what happens in the beginning/middle/end of the ad—include descriptions of both words and images. If you are describing a policy (for example, something in the rules about financial aid) describe what the rule says and what one would experience step-by-step when encountering the rule. Do not add opinion statements about the fairness of the policy/situation/item in this paragraph; just describe it. If you are describing an advertisement on TV, walk your readers through it, describing its features.

Paragraph #3: Explain why the situation/item presents a logical fallacy

Identify the features of what makes the item/situation a logical fallacy. This is the place to include your opinion about what is unfair or illogical. Explain where the situation or item breaks from logical thinking to fallacy—for example, when the Miracle Weight Loss System ads present two pictures, one of an obese person and another of a fit, slim person, the ad is presenting a false dichotomy, as more body types exist. The ad shows two extremes, and clearly this is not true. In addition, the overweight people in the ad look unhappy while the thinner people look happy. Clearly, weight is not what makes people unhappy and weight loss alone will not give someone a completely happy life as depicted in the ads. You do not have to explain the logical fallacy itself, as your audience already knows about the logical fallacy.

Paragraph #4: Explain a more realistic picture

Apply argument concepts/terminology to the logical fallacy to present a more realistic or accurate view. Apply argument terminology or strategies to explain how the fallacy can be eliminated and the situation could include more fairness or logic. For example, the Logical Appeal could be used to present statistics for the Miracle Weight Loss Program—how much weight did people actually lose? What was their starting weight and final weight after loss? The ad could use the ethical appeal to address some of the concerns skeptics might have about the product. You can apply any of the concepts or terminology from the textbook or notes in this paragraph (No need to list or define the concepts; simply integrate the concepts into your paragraph and combine the argument concepts with your own ideas). You could apply Rogerian principles and explain how the Rogerian Argument could be used to improve the situation and perhaps eliminate the logical fallacy. Basically, anything from the readings/notes that can be applied to eliminate the logical fallacy is fair game for this paragraph.

Paragraph #5: Conclusion—Reflect introduction and make a prediction

Remember that the conclusion should bring the essay to a logical close. A good way to do this is to bring the essay full circle by reflecting something from the introduction. For example, if you asked a question in the intro., answer it in the conclusion. If you used an example, mention that example in the conclusion. Then, based upon what you have written in your essay, make a prediction about the future about the situation/item. Will the policy change in the future? Will the ads for weight loss include even more logical fallacies? What new rule will be added to financial aid? What do you see happening in the situation’s future? Remember that the conclusion is not a place for advice or clichés. Your conclusion is the last impression you leave on the reader, so make it count by saying something intelligent that shows your critical thinking skills.

Formatting & Proofreading:

This essay does not require research. Please do not go to Google and look up “Examples of Logical Fallacies.” I have seen most of those already. If you must do some research, please use MLA style documentation for any outside source information. This includes in-text citations and a works cited.

2 – 4 pages

MLA heading/formatting

The Logical Fallacy you write about MUST come from the textbook or the lecture notes only. Do not Google “Logical Fallacies” and choose another fallacy from an online source.

You may use 1st person or 3rd person. (It is OK to use “I” if you experienced something personally.)

Academic style & tone

No Academic Writing Don’ts—especially weak wording such as “there are/is” and 2nd person “you”

Proofread for errors

Follow all guidelines

Logistics and Supply Chain Article Analysis

Logistics is defined as the monitoring of procurement, planning, execution and movement of materials, communication, service and capital flows with the aim of attaining an objective or a strategy. It might also be defined in other terms as the management of inventory both on transit and in rest. According to Robeson (1994) logistics did not play a crucial role in the success of the company. The meaning of logistics was not well known and accepted in the 1970s and its function was mainly known as distribution of finished good and the receiving and storage of raw materials. In recent times, logistics has gained acceptance by most businesses, industries and markets. In addition, the crucial role of supply chain management has created competitiveness as well as company profitability which have in turn made logistics an important strategy (McGinnis & Kohn, 2002).

In strategic logistic planning, change is inevitable in order to succeed in the competitive global economy. Change comes in various forms which include faster delivery of products and service, sophisticated technologies and differentiation of products. The reason for all this is to have a responsive and more dynamic logistic system which gives the company a competitive edge (Robeson, 1994). A logistics strategy will only give a company a competitive advantage if the company can provide the products and service when they are needed by the consumer and at the right time.

In the twenty first century, people have become very busy and it is difficult for them to go out to a store and shop for what they need. Most companies have developed strategies on how to meet the needs of these customers. Best buy is an example of such a company that has developed strategies to attract such consumers who are willing to make a purchase, but do not have the time to do so. They provide catalogues for these customers who after selecting what they wish to buy, through the website, their products are delivered to them right on their doorsteps. This is a convenient way for the customer to make a purchase without physically going to the store. There is a growing need for such kind of convenience in the world. This need has directly affected the supply chain where the company is required to not only deliver to the different distribution points, but also directly to the customers. This type of distribution comes with its advantages because a company representative interacts directly with the customer and is able to gain information on the different needs the customer wishes could be met. A flexible logistic strategy is very crucial for the success of a business and for effective competition (Robeson, 1994).

Effective management of logistics and supply chain is crucial in satisfying customer requirements for a product or service. It is important that the products or services are supplied to the customer at the right time and at the right place at a minimum cost. Poor logistics which might include a poor location can have severe implications on the whole company. The effective movement of goods and raw materials from the point of manufacture to the final consumer is very important in today’s business environment (Lingham, 2008). The location of the supply chain should be in such a way that the consumer is able to access the product or service with ease. Choosing a poor location would have negative implication meaning that the consumers would prefer to buy products or services from other competitors. This makes it hard for the company to compete in the industry. Having poor location affects distribution negatively making it very expensive to supply the products which will mean that the price for the products will be higher than the price set by other competitors making it hard for the company to thrive in the industry (Lingham, 2008).

The choice of transport is very important in ensuring that products are delivered to the consumer in time. The time between the order and the delivery should be minimized so as to meet the needs of the consumer in the shortest time possible (Lingham, 2008). With the aim of reducing transport costs, different companies have been known to use the slowest means of transport which are obviously cheaper. This will impact negatively on the relationship between the company and the customer. The customer will most likely not accept products or services from that same company in the future due to late deliveries.

Today everyone is looking for convenience and will buy products and services from a company that will be able to deliver required products within the shortest time possible. The biggest change that has occurred in logistic strategy planning is the use of technology to learn about customer needs and offer deliveries fast. The internet has become the most convenient way to buy products and services. Most companies have developed websites where with one touch of a button, the customers are able to view all the products available and the easiest ways to get the products to them in the shortest time possible.

Finally, logistics and supply chain management is very vital for the success of a company. If the logistics are well structured to meet the needs of customers and offer the products in the shortest time possible, then this will give the company a competitive edge in the industry. However, if a company has inappropriate logistics, they will be unable to retain customers and venture into new markets. Their business will be overshadowed by other competitors because customers tend to prefer products from a company that meets their needs, delivers on time or makes the products easily accessible.

Reference

Lingham, L. (2008). Human Resources: Logistics and Supply Chain Management. All Experts. Retrieved from HYPERLINK “http://en.allexperts.com/q/Human-Resources-2866/2008/9/Logistics-Supply-Chain-Management-2.htm” http://en.allexperts.com/q/Human-Resources-2866/2008/9/Logistics-Supply-Chain-Management-2.htm

McGinnis, A. & Kohn, W. (2002). Logistics strategy-revisited. Journal of Business Logistics. Retrieved from HYPERLINK “http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3705/is_200201/ai_n9061923/” http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3705/is_200201/ai_n9061923/

Robeson, J. (1994). The Logistics Handbook. New York: Simon and Schuster. Print.

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Answers

This disorder can be contracted from anorexia nervosa in that a severe amount of weight is not lost.

Answer: Binge eating

Someone whose desire to inflict pain during sex can be causes marked distress can be diagnosed with a;

Answer: Pedophilic disorder

This is classified as an orgasmic disorder in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders

Answer: Bulimia nervosa

This involves quickening of the latter part of the sexual response cycle

Answer: Premature ejaculation

Voyeuristic disorder is an example of

Answer: Paraphilic disorder

Essay

Premature ejaculation being one of the categories covered in this course is discussed as follows;

Introduction

Premature ejaculation occurs when a person ejaculates faster than expected. This means they ejaculate faster than their partners thus leading to dissatisfaction of the partner who had not reached the climax. The approximate amount of time when a man suffering from this condition ejaculates is within one minute of sexual intercourse. This is a male condition and it is prevalent among men who are between the ages of 14 years to 30 years.

Symptomology

The symptoms associated with this condition are the inability to control when to ejaculate, psychological difficulties and performance anxiety.

Aetiology

The causative factors of this condition are mainly psychological even though there are other factors leading to this. There are two types of pre-mature ejaculation. Life-long condition and acquired premature ejaculation. Life-long pre-mature ejaculation occurs for the rest of a person s life while acquired pre-mature ejaculation may be treated. This condition is caused by relationship problems as well as anxiety issues which come as a result of the fear that they may not satisfy their partners due to an ejaculation which may come faster than expected.

Life-long premature ejaculation can be caused by masturbation when a person is in his youthful days, experiences which are traumatic like incest or sexual assault. This condition can also be caused by poor body image. Apart from these factors there are also biological causes to premature ejaculation and they include; extreme imbalance in the body hormones, erectile dysfunction, stress, inheritance, abnormal neuro-transmitter levels and infection in the urethra and prostrate.

Treatment

Premature ejaculation can be treated by psychological intervention whereby the person who suffers from it is counselled and he is taken through processes on how to overcome this situation. There is also medication whereby Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is used to treat depression initiated premature ejaculation.

This type of condition is sometimes difficult because the person suffering from it may be unwilling to disclose due to shame related issue and therefore it becomes difficult to manage and help the patient.

Conclusion

The categories discussed herein as well as in the whole course are very essential and they help a person to be able to attend to some issues which need basic knowledge and to know the cause of action for the others which need specialised medication.

BIOL 1409 Spring 2020 Research Paper

You will choose an issue that relates to biology, conduct research on your topic, and write a research paper on that topic. Your paper is a research paper which means it should be led and filled by research, not thoughts and opinions. You have one section in your paper where you can provide your opinion on the topic You will need at least 3 academic journal articles and 3 reliable sources. Your references need to be in APA format and you will need a reference page and in text (within the context of the paper) citations that match your reference paget Use the headings below in your paper.

This paper should include the following:

Title:

less than 10 words, that sums up your paper

Thesis Statement

one sentence that describes what the point of your paper is

Introduction

Background information on the topic

– think about answering: who, what, where, when, why, how on your topic

Body

what are the arguments in support of your topic

what are the arguments against your topic

Opinion

Conclusion

References

References Format:

APA format information:

Use APA format for the in text (within your paper) citations and end of the paper reference list.

Paper Details:

Your topic must be approved by your instructor and must fit into the for/against argument.

Research the topic and identify resources for each section of the paper.

Need at least 3 academic journal articles and 3 reliable science sources

Journals: Use the MVC library databases found online on the library’s website. If you are unsure how to browse for articles using the databases contact your instructor or visit the library to meet with a librarian who can walk you through the process.

Reliable science soures: any website ending in .edu or .gov or sciencedaily.com, sciencenews.org or sciencedirect.com

Bookmark, print or save resources for easy access during the writing process

USE THE OUTLINE above in your paper! Copy and paste the outline above and put the headings in your paper

Think about writing your paper for someone in the general public that knows Nothing about the topic and wants to read your paper to get all the info they can to understand the topic.

NO FLUFF – “fluff” is extra wording that does not need to be there. This is a research paper and should be research after research after research

Make sure your ‘voice’ is apparent in the paper – DO NOT USE QUOTES (quotes do not show you understand the material, summarize it in your own words and site your source).

You can use the MVC writing center as a resource but remember this is a scientific research paper.

Edit your document for grammar, spelling, formatting, and in text citations

Have others proofread your paper for spelling, grammar, and organizational problems. Have at least one literate, logical friend read through your paper carefully to check for “flow of logic” mistakes, ambiguous statements, etc.

Reread this entire document AND THE GRADING RUBRIC BELOW again before you turn in the paper and fix an errors!

Grading Rubric:

Category Exceeds standards Meets standards Nearly meets standard Does not meet standard No Evidence Section Points Score

Title page

Title of the paper Student name, Instructor name, Course and section, neatly organized Evidence of 4 Evidence of 3 Evidence of 2 or less Absent 5 Thesis statement

Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence, which is engaging and thought provoking Clearly state the paper’s purpose in a single sentence States the paper’s purpose in a single sentence Incomplete and unfocused Absent 5 Introduction

The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper Introduction states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper There is no clear introduction; or main topic and the structure of the paper is missing Absent/ no evidence 20 Arguments in support of Eliminating single use plastics Arguments are clearly stated in detail and supported by evidence Arguments are clearly stated and supported by evidence Argument lacks supporting evidence Fails to develop the argument Absent 10 Arguments against the Eliminating single use plastics Arguments are clearly stated in detail and supported by evidence Arguments are clearly stated and supported by evidence Argument lacks supporting evidence Fails to develop the argument Absent 10 Your opinion

Writer demonstrates logical sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transition are used to enhance organization Paragraph development present but not perfect Logical organization of ideas not fully developed No evidence of structure or organization Absent 10 Conclusion

Conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis The conclusion restates the thesis Conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis Incomplete and/or unfocused Absent 10 Organization-Structural development of idea

Writer demonstrates logical sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transition are used to enhance organization Paragraph development present but not perfect Logical organization of ideas not fully developed No evidence of structure or organization Absent 5 Mechanics and usage

No error in punctuation, capitalization and spelling

No errors in sentence structure Almost no errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and sentence structure Many errors in sentence structure and word usage Numerous and distracting errors in sentence structure and word usage Absent 5 Citations

All cited works, both in text and visual, are done in APA format with no errors Some cited works both in text and visual, are done in APA format, Inconsistencies evident Few cited works, both in text and visual, are done in APA format Absent Absent 5 References

Done in APA format with no errors. Includes more than 5 majors references( science journals/books/< 2 internet links) Done in APA format with few errors. Includes more than 5 majors references( science journals/books/< 2 internet links) Done in APA format with some errors. Includes more than 5 majors references( science journals/books/< 2 internet links) Done in APA format with many errors. Includes 3 majors references( science journals/books/< 2 internet links) Absent/ only used internet links 15

A Reflection of Lessons from Trading Simulations

Introduction

Provide a key brief of what the trading simulation was all about.

Define trading simulations and importance to business-related professionals (Zhang, Zohren, & Roberts, 2020).

Structure of the report

Data Analysis

Analyze data from your own trading history

Give a brief history of what you did and how you did it

What informed your key decisions?

What criteria did you make in decision making?

Would you change anything now that you have gained experience on key trading strategies?

What literature did you use to inform some of your decisions?

Summary of the key takeaways from individual trading history

Demonstrate an Understanding of Trading Strategies

Define trading strategies

Mention types of trading strategies

Which key trading strategies do you regard as best practices and why?

Considerations of relevant trading issues (such as, but not limited to, profits/loss, risk, etc).

Literature review (synthesise and blend Material) on key and relevant trading issues

Key

Congruence with your own experience

Linking Personal Observations with Theory and Empirical Evidence

Why simulations vary

Behavioral aspects of trading

Profitability: What is it and how does it impact trading?

Risk: What is it and how does it impact trading?

Liquidity: What is it and how does it impact trading?

Price Impact: What is it and how does it impact trading?

What are you personal definitions of the above and how did they impact your simulation exercises?

Limitations of Simulation

Acknowledge key limitations of your simulation and analysis

How did they impact the entire exercise?

Literature Review

Introduction

Brief overview of liquidity risk

Structure of the literature review

What is Liquidity Risk?

Provide definition from the perspective of various scholars

Funding liquidity risk

Market liquidity risk

Issues in Liquidity Risk and Crisis

A liquidity crisis occurs when demand for liquidity rises while supply falls across a large number of financial institutions or other enterprises. (Discuss)

Widespread maturity mismatches across banks and other enterprises are at the basis of a liquidity crisis, resulting in a scarcity of cash and other liquid assets when they are required. (Discuss)

Large, negative economic shocks or typical cyclical fluctuations in the economy may both generate liquidity crises. (Discuss)

Sources of Liquidity Risk

Lack of Cash Flow Management. Cash flow management gives a business good visibility into potential liquidity challenges and opportunities. …

Inability to Obtain Financing.

Unexpected Economic Disruption.

Unplanned Capital Expenditures.

Profit Crisis.

Causes of Liquidity Issues

Major causes according to extant literature

Liquidity risk management 

Ways to manage liquidity risk

Key Takeaways From Review of Literature

Liquidity defined.

Liquidity risk categories

Rudimentary indicator of liquidity

References

Abdella, J., & Shuaib, K. (2018). Peer to peer distributed energy trading in smart grids: A survey. Energies, 11(6), 1560.

Abouloula, K., Habil, B. E., & Krit, S. D. (2018). Money management limits to trade by robot trader for automatic trading. International Journal of Engineering, Science and Mathematics, 7(3), 195-205.

Kyriazis, N. A. (2019). A survey on efficiency and profitable trading opportunities in cryptocurrency markets. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 12(2), 67.

Rundo, F. (2019). Deep LSTM with reinforcement learning layer for financial trend prediction in FX high frequency trading systems. Applied Sciences, 9(20), 4460.

Tushar, W., Saha, T. K., Yuen, C., Smith, D., & Poor, H. V. (2020). Peer-to-peer trading in electricity networks: An overview. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 11(4), 3185-3200.

Zhang, Z., Zohren, S., & Roberts, S. (2020). Deep reinforcement learning for trading. The Journal of Financial Data Science, 2(2), 25-40.

Zhou, Y., Wu, J., Long, C., & Ming, W. (2020). State-of-the-art analysis and perspectives for peer-to-peer energy trading. Engineering, 6(7), 739-753.

Tavana, M., Abtahi, A. R., Di Caprio, D., & Poortarigh, M. (2018). An Artificial Neural Network and Bayesian Network model for liquidity risk assessment in banking. Neurocomputing, 275, 2525-2554.

Febi, W., Schäfer, D., Stephan, A., & Sun, C. (2018). The impact of liquidity risk on the yield spread of green bonds. Finance Research Letters, 27, 53-59.

Ahamed, F. (2021). Determinants of Liquidity Risk in the Commercial Banks in Bangladesh. European Journal of Business and Management Research, 6(1), 164-169.

Mohammad, S., Asutay, M., Dixon, R., & Platonova, E. (2020). Liquidity risk exposure and its determinants in the banking sector: A comparative analysis between Islamic, conventional and hybrid banks. Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, 66, 101196.

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A report indicating what you have done, and how AJAX can be applied to your finance major and/or work

AJAX is an acronym for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. It is a web technique that is made up of several programmes that are client side based. This means they work on the side of the user to create asynchronous applications that allow for effective functioning of a server (Zammetti, 2006). It allows for the computer to send and receive data and information without interfering with what is displayed on the display page. AJAX can be easily combined with HTML and CSS for better performance.

AJAX can help in increasing the rate at which information is transferred from a client to a business and vice versa. When it comes to finance, information is very important because it is used to improve on records and methods to analyze data. This is achieved because of the Asynchronous feature of the programme allows for a server to make a request to the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (http), this allows for the information to be received as there are other activities going on in the front page (Zammetti, 2006). The following are some of the ways in which AJAX can be used to ease social, academic and commercial activities that affect us daily:

It makes it easier to login to pages; these may be pages that have academic or commercial related information. This is because instead of the tiresome process of looking for these pages and how to log in, AJAX offers the option of inputting the name and the password. This is the same as what is used for an email or to log in to twitter.

It allows for auto complete of the websites that one is looking for. This helps when one is not sure of the website they are looking for. It also helps in saving time that would have been used to actually type in a long address. This was greatly embraced by Google. It creates accuracy in the search engine as a computer is based on the GIGO principle.

It offers the option of voting and rating. This is important because a business gets to know how people are rating out and its products online on their website. It can also help a student in determining the best articles to read online according to the ratings. The higher the ratings the better (Powell, 2008). This also allows people to feel their opinion is being heard out there as it is put into consideration.

Social media has become the new ways for firms to market their goods and services, this is made possible by AJAX, and this is because it allows for people to update their contents on a site and social media where people can see it. This is the best way to communicate to the youths. It allows for information to flow freely to the youths who are target market of most products.

It helps to ease the form submission on the internet and has instant messaging as a feature (Powell, 2008). These forms can be job application or even handing in assignment through the internet. It has been made easier by simply allowing one to attach and send the document. Instant messages allows for instructions to be given to employees at work when the instructor is far away from the work premises.

References

Zammetti Frank, (2006), Practical Ajax Project with Java Technology, Springer Publishers, Washington D.C

Powell Thomas, (2008), AJAX: The Complete Reference, Prentice Hall Publishers, New Jersey

Bill of Rights

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Bill of Rights

List the five freedoms from the 1st Amendment to the Constitution.

Freedom of religion

Freedom of speech

Freedom of press

Freedom of assembly

Protects freedom of petition

What right does the 2nd amendment guarantee? The 2nd Amendment protects the right to bear arms. What does it mean in laymen’s terms? It simply means the individual right to possess ammunition for defense purposes.

What does the third Amendment prohibit? It prohibits on quartering soldiers in residents’ homes.

What does the fourth Amendment establish? It protects individuals from unreasonable searches or seizures.

Explain the main freedoms established by the 5th Amendment and what they mean:

The rights of the accused are the rights of an individual accused of a crime. It protects the citizens from being held to answer for a capital crime unless on an indictment.

Double Jeopardy – no person should be tried twice for the same crime. No citizen should be subject to the same offense to be twice put in Jeopardy of life or limb.

Self-Incrimination- no person should be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.

Due process of Law is a legal prerequisite that the state must adhere to and respect all individual rights entitled to the accused person. The government is prohibited from depriving citizens of life, liberty, or property in the absence of due legal process.

What does the 6th Amendment establish? It guarantees individual rights to a speedy and fair trial.

What does the 7th Amendment establish? It protects the right to trial by jury

What does the 8th Amendment prohibit? It prohibits unusual punishments and cruelty to citizens.

What does the 9th Amendment proclaim? It proclaims that citizens’ rights extend beyond the rights written explicitly in the Constitution.

What does the 10th Amendment establish? It states that the state or the people have been reserved with the power not given to the government.

Whom do the Bill of Rights apply to? Do they apply to individual citizens, the state government, the population as a whole? What do you think? In my opinion, the Bill of Rights applies to the population as a whole. Because all these rights cover or instead protect all people on instances, they might find themselves accused.

The 13th-15th Amendments are termed the “Civil War Amendments.” What do they each cover? 13th: “Abolition of Slavery” covers the slavery ban. Until the 13th Amendment, slavery still existed in America. The ban states that “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime. Of whom the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. 14th-“Rights of Citizens,” the Amendment states or instead defines the qualification of one being recognized as an American citizen. 15th- “Right to Vote,” the clause covers the apportioning of representatives among several states subject to their respective demographics. It also addresses the voting rights of citizens at any election in each state concerning elective posts.

How are the 18th and 21st Amendments linked? Both Amendments discusses the prohibition of alcohol in the United States. The ratification happened since there was no more alcohol.

What does the 19th Amendment protect? It protects the United States citizens’ voting rights from being abridged by the government based on sex. When was it enacted? Passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and was ratified on August 18, 1920.

How many Constitutional Amendments are there? 27 Amendments.

A Reaction to the play ‘Everybody’ by Brandon Jacobs- Jenkins

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The play ‘Everybody’ by Brandon Jacobs- Jenkins is a timeless play that focuses on human actions influenced by their decisions and how it affects an individual’s afterlife turn out. This play integrates reality and people’s religious beliefs to explain the journey and transition from this life to the next, the afterlife, through Death. According to the play, the journey of Death is loving, beautiful, and lively. Therefore, Death should not be feared. More often than not, human beings fear Death because they are uncertain of what lies in the afterlife. The play displays how human beings believe their failures and evil doings in this life are likely to influence their creator’s decision to subject them to physical and mental torture and suffering in the afterlife. The play also shows how creation, human immortality, and afterlife estrangement from the creator are beyond human comprehension. This paper will assess the theatrical arts, styles, and scenery incorporated in the play’s production that made it captivating and educative.

The playwright of ‘Everybody.’ Attempts to show that there is a higher power that is in control of all occurrences in life on earth, whether good or bad. God, who is the creator of the Universe, is all-knowing and is beyond human understanding. He takes all forms the human brain could ever imagine, which makes humans amazed by Him. We, as his creations, are supposed to obey our Maker to gain His favor and mercies. Life is about focusing on pleasing the Maker through good deeds. We are expected as human beings to act as by the laws of our Maker. It involves living right with people and fulfilling our responsibilities to the best of our abilities. According to the play, life is all about focusing on the things or actions that will put us right with God in this life and the afterlife. We are expected as human beings to spread the message of Love through loving others and being more forgiving.

The play portrays the themes of Love, friendship, and Death. The Playwright tries to show people how to live by displaying the importance of loving and making meaningful connections with other people. Friends are an essential part of our existence as human beings. In a way, it defines who we are, our identity, and what we align ourselves with in this life. I conclude like this because friends influence most of the decisions we make regarding our lives. It is important to have friends who are optimistic, focused, and ready to help whenever they are needed. Love within friendships and the community at large gives a sense of significance and belonging. The play displays Death as a friendly character, unlike the human perception of Death. Human beings have always feared Death because of the uncertainties and the pains that come with it. In this case, Death is shown as a loving thing that connects the righteous to a fulfilling afterlife, prepared for them by their Maker.

Everybody, who is the main actor in this play, tries to show the audience the journey of Death and why they should not fear it. The character is portrayed as blunt and comical in different play scenes to capture the audience’s attention and connect with them emotionally. Everybody showcases his vulnerability and uses provocative tones in the play to show the audience that Death is loving and should be ready if Death knocks at their doors. It has allowed me to value and appreciate my friends and their roles in my life. The play has affected my connection with my emotions. The dynamics and the switch of roles and emotions through different scenes really engaged my emotions. The sense of vulnerability and show of sentimental emotions was new to me. The play helped me discover that and not be embarrassed by it. I have always imagined that there is more to life than what we can see. Watching this play reinforced my thoughts and made me believe in the existence of a superior being and the likelihood of Death being loving and meaningful. Watching the play has enlightened me and allowed me to look at life from different perspectives. I learned that Everybody has a role to play while they are still alive.

The teamwork embraced by the actors and the craftsmen of this film helped me understand the play and its message much better. Most of the scenes were captivating and interesting to watch. Four characters stood out for me throughout the film. Nancy Robinette, who played the role of Death, made the play interesting to watch for me. She nailed every scene she acted in the play through her tone, body language, and coordination with the different emotions she acted out. Death uses a low tone to communicate to Everybody and convey the message from God to him. Her body language shows how she sympathizes with Everybody as he shows how he is not ready for the journey yet. She tells him that God wants him, and He sent Death to come and fetch him. In this scene, she connects with her role deeply, which makes her sound believable and real. Nancy’s loud and clear tone enables me to follow through the play without straining.

Ma’chel Martin, who acts as Everybody, also stood out for me in the play. He embraced the character and delivered an outstanding performance as Everybody. He controlled his tone in different scenes of the play and maintained a high level of consistency. For this reason, I was able to flow with the storyline and the theme portrayed by the play without getting confused. The expression on Everybody’s face is priceless when Death tells him,” You’re dying, Everybody! Starting Now!” He seemed unbothered and uninterested when Death was talking to him on why God needed him in heaven. The shift in the facial expression as soon as he learned that he was about to die was authentic. His calm and controlled tone enabled me to watch them play with ease as well. He was not shouting, and neither was his voice too low.

The performer Yonatan Gebeyehu also made the play interesting to watch. His role as God in the play was crucial as he was the core of the play. He portrayed himself as a powerful and commanding God through his body language, tone, and costumes. “Death! Death! Reveal Yourself!” God commanded. God sermon Death to send her to earth to collect people he thought were not living up to their full potential. In this scene, Yonatan’s tone was high and showed his control over every creature, including Satan. His body language also displayed superiority over the Universe. His acting skills drew my attention throughout the movie. His ability to switch his emotions seamlessly, to display Power and sympathy for his people in different scenes of the play helped me picture and relate to the real God. He embodied the role and was a true representation of God Himself in the play.

The final character whose acting skills impressed me was Ahmad Kamal. He played the role of Love in the play. His voice was loud enough, and it enabled me to flow with his character throughout the play. Kamal projected bigness in his tone, an aspect that integrated him into his character perfectly. His movements that emulated the heart gave a deeper meaning of Love to the audience. Kamal’s body language allowed me to understand the message of Love he was trying to put across. He empathized with Love’s character because I could relate to it directly. People in the Universe try to connect in Universe through Love and fulfill God’s will. Kamal’s unique skills singled him out as the best of the rest of the actors for me.

The director did a tremendous job putting together this team of actors and bringing this storyline to life. The director Will Davis managed to maintain a consistent flow from the beginning to the end of the play. The production was unified, in my opinion, because the different scenes of the play were in good order and allowed the audience to relate to the story and message it was trying to convey. The scenes also involved a rollercoaster of emotions acted out so well by the. It allowed the audience to connect with the story at a deeper level. The design elements incorporated by the production enhanced the quality of the play and made it a success. The dim lighting of the stage when God summoned Death showed how Death was dark, evil, and scary to many. The costumes of the actors also helped the production convey its message to the audience vividly. Death dressed in black costumes from head to toe to symbolize how evil, dark and scary she was. On the other hand, God dressed in white and gold costumes to show how pure and free of sin he was. God has a crown as part of his costume to symbolize his power over all creatures and the whole Universe. The perfect coordination of the costumes, stage lighting, scenery, and sound made the play a success.