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Dear Students,
Below are the questions for exam two. Please respond in paragraph form to each question. Each
paragraph response should be 250 words or half of a Google doc page. Single or double space
responses are welcome. You may write your answers on another page and upload it to the class
Gaucho Space site. Suppose you have problems uploading your exam to the Gaucho site; as an
alternative option, email it directly to Lucas (lucasmurgida@umail.ucsb.edu ) by 9:00 AM on
Thursday, September 3rd. Please try to upload the exam directly to Gaucho Space as it helps to
administrate a swifter and potentially less confusing grading process. Thank you for your
understanding.
There are five questions. Each question is worth 5 points.
Many Thanks,
Jen
1. Compare and contrast the following two works. Discuss how they are similar and different.
(Visit uploaded image lecture for better quality images of each work). (5 Points)
Fred Wilson, Mining the Museum, (Detail), 1992-93, Maryland Historical
Society, Baltimore, Maryland
2. In the Couple in the Cage, what is the significance of how Guillermo Gómez-Peña and Coco
Fusco stylized their costumes? (5 Points)
3. How does Mark Dion’s Tate Thames Dig, 1999, comment on the production of knowledge? (5
Points)
4. How did Ann Hamilton interweave the concept of a site as an intellectual-creative method of
visual storytelling into her installations Malediction, 1991-92, and indigo blue, 1991? (5 Points)
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5. Compare and contrast the following two works. Discuss how they are similar and different.
(Visit uploaded image lecture for better quality images of each work). (5 Points)

Forecast the Net Present Value (NPV) of a project given the cash inflows and cash outflows of the project. Then use this information to simulate the uncertainty of forecasting a project’s NPV.
Given the following scenario:

• Project A is a multi-year project; it begins on January 1, 2011 and is scheduled to end on December 31, 2014.
• The cash outflow for Project A is estimated at $150,000 at the beginning of the first year of the project, $100,000 at the end of the first year, $75,000 at the end of 2012, and a final cash payment of $25,000 at the end of 2013. Outflows are based on a fixed price vendor quote.
• The cash inflow for Project A is estimated at $0 for the first year, $25,000 in 2012, $120,000 at the end of 2013, and finally, $400,000 in 2014. Inflows occur at the end of the year.  Inflows are based on sales forecasts from the Marketing Department.
• The company requires a projected 10% return rate on their investment to consider a project. The company also believes that inflation will remain constant at 2% per year.

Given this information we can determine the NPV of Project A using a simple Excel spreadsheet. We can then use Crystal Ball to simulate the uncertainty associated with forecasting the NPV of Project A. Table 1 is an example of the spreadsheet, or Discounted Cash Flow model, developed to calculate Project A’s NPV.

Table 1 – Project A Cash Flow Analysis
*beginning of the year
Complete Table 1 to calculate Project A’s Total NPV. Attach all calculations.
Answer I:  Total NPV =
At first glance, the project might seem to be a good candidate for selection. But there are uncertainties to this scenario. What if Project A does not generate the cash inflows estimated here, or if the costs are greater than expected? Perhaps the annual inflation rate is 3% rather than 2%. We can use Crystal Ball to simulate the risk, or uncertainty, involved in using NPV for project selection.
Crystal Ball allows us to view Project A’s NPV in ranges rather than a single value as seen in the single point value (Total NPV) in the previous spreadsheet. To determine this range of values we have to consider the variability of certain inputs to our cash flow model. It is likely that cash inflows will not be a fixed amount throughout the project, but we know that if we are dealing with a fixed price contract, the cash outflows are fixed in the years indicated in the spreadsheet. Another potential variability in the model is the inflation rate; it may also change during the project. These variables will be defined as ‘assumptions’ in Crystal Ball, because we are making the assumptions about the values for cash inflows and the inflation rate.  The total NPV for Project A is what we want to ‘forecast’.
Steps to develop your Discounted Cash Flow Model in Excel and run Crystal Ball simulation:

1. Using the same table you used for part a, identify your assumption cells. In this case we are using cash inflow and inflation rate. Outflows are not assumptions because they are based on a fixed price contract.
2. Define the assumptions using Crystal Ball. The assumption cells are input cells that contain values we are unsure of; the independent variable of the problem we are trying to solve. The cell must contain simple numeric values, not formulas or text.
   1. To define the assumption cells for the cash inflow, we will use the Triangular distribution. This distribution is used when we know very little about the input values, but we can roughly estimate the minimum, maximum, and most likely values – thus creating a triangle. Crystal Ball will also calculate the minimum and maximum values automatically based on your most likely estimate which is the value you are using in the spreadsheet. Click here for a short video clip on Defining Cash Inflow Assumption cells (Note: There is no audio with these video clips). Use the following table for cash inflows:

Table 2:  Maximum, Minimum and Most Likely Values for Inflows

1. Define assumption cells for the inflation rate assuming a normal distribution. We use the normal distribution model. The normal distribution assumes that the inflation rate will most likely remain at 2% on average, but could fluctuate either up or down at the same rate and that it will most likely be closer to 2% than farther out in either direction (0% or 4%. We’ll use an inflation rate of 2% +/- 1%. With the normal distribution we can approximate that there will be a 68% chance that the inflation rate will lie within 1% either side of the mean rate of 2%. Click here for a short video clip on Defining Inflation Rate Assumption Cells
2. Define forecast cell. Here we want to forecast the NPV for Project A. Click here to view a short video clip on defining a forecast cell Forecast cells usually contain formulas that refer to one of more of the assumptions cells defined earlier.

3. Now that you have your assumption and forecast cells defined you are ready to run your simulation. Select START on the Run tab (Excel Ribbon). Crystal Ball will run through 1000 trials (or the number you set in your preferences) and return a summary of these trials in the form of a frequency chart (forecast chart) that displays the number (frequency) of values occurring in a given interval. The forecast chart (Figure 3) illustrates the frequency, the probability, and the certainty of a range of values for an investment’s NPV (note, this is not the investment defined by Table 2).
4. Step through this exercise on your own using the data provided. Post the results of your simulation in your excel file.  What is your mean NPV?

Answer II:  Mean NPV =

5. What is the probability that your NPV will be positive? To solve this problem, you might want to review the topic “Project Selections” in the “Sample Problems” forum.

Answer III:  P (NPV>0) =
Post this document together with the excel file with your calculations and the results of your simulation to the assignments folder.
 

Reflection Paper:
For each assigned presentation,  you must write a “Reflection Paper”.  This paper is to be a write-up of your learning, observations and reactions to the presentation and must demonstrate both your reflections about and your understanding of the topic(s) presented by our guest speakers.  Your write-up must meet the following criteria:

• Content Demonstrates understanding of the topic(s) covered by speaker(s) and includes reflections upon these content areas:

• • Three new things that you learned from the speaker.
  • Two reasons why (each) functional role of IT presented is important to the business.
  • One question that you have regarding the area of IT that the speaker covered.
• Adherence to Excellent Writing StandardsAttendance Criteria Met

• • Between 300 – 400 words
  • 12 Point Times New Roman Font, 1.5 spacing, standard 1″ margins
  • No spelling or grammar errors
  • Well written – concise and coherent
• Well Formatted, easy to read and grade (meaning – easy to find your required content)

• • Visual cues that aid reading, such as: paragraphs, bullets, section headings, etc.
  • A readable reflection that presents organized thoughts and ideas

 
Reflection #1:   Reflection on Presentation by Owens
http://cobims.utoledo.edu/Mediasite/Play/9c24afca3d214865bdadf9ed0883c9d01d
 
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ENGL 342 Writing Assignment 1                                                                                                                                    Examination of Social Media Policy
DUE DATE – Sunday, September 6
Points Possible = 10
A social media policy is a corporate code of conduct with formalized guidelines for employees who post content onto social media in either an employment or personal capacity.
Review the social media policy of one of the following organizations:
Al Jazeera America
http://america.aljazeera.com/tools/social-media-policy.htmlhttp://america.aljazeera.com/tools/social-media-policy.
Apple One
https://www.appleone.ca/Career_Seekers/downloads/Social-Media-and-Internet-Policy.pdf
3M
https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1733512O/3m-us-non-employee-policy-documents.pdfhttp://america.aljazeera.com/tools/social-media-policy.html
(If the link provided does not work, use Google to locate the policy)

1. In a 2-3- page double-spaced essay, discuss the social media policy of the organization that you select

Make sure that your essay has the following:

• a short, attractive, information title
• an introductory paragraph that gives any necessary background information and that ends with a clearly stated thesis
• body paragraphs that begin with clear topic sentences
• body paragraphs that include specific examples/details from the policy to support/back/illustrate the point you are trying to make
• content/body paragraphs that explain
  • how the policy is organized
  • whether or not the policy includes a persuasive explanation of why the policy is necessary
  • whether or not the policy is clear
  • whether or not the policy is specific
  • whether or not the policy is comprehensive
• a concluding paragraph that explains how you would feel if you were required to abide by this policy
• sentences that are clear, concise, and complete
• punctuation, grammar, and mechanics that are correct

Discussion: Where in the World Is Evidence-Based Practice?

March 21, 2010, was not EBP’s date of birth, but it may be the date the approach “grew up” and left home to take on the world.
When the Affordable Care Act was passed, it came with a requirement of empirical evidence. Research on EBP increased significantly. Application of EBP spread to allied health professions, education, healthcare technology, and more. Health organizations began to adopt and promote EBP.
In this Discussion, you will consider this adoption. You will examine healthcare organization websites and analyze to what extent these organizations use EBP.
To Prepare:

• Review the Resources and reflect on the definition and goal of EBP.
• Choose a professional healthcare organization’s website (e.g., a reimbursing body, an accredited body, or a national initiative).
• Explore the website to determine where and to what extent EBP is evident.

By Day 3 of Week 1

Post a description of the healthcare organization website you reviewed. Describe where, if at all, EBP appears (e.g., the mission, vision, philosophy, and/or goals of the healthcare organization, or in other locations on the website). Then, explain whether this healthcare organization’s work is grounded in EBP and why or why not. Finally, explain whether the information you discovered on the healthcare organization’s website has changed your perception of the healthcare organization. Be specific and provide examples.
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Discussion: The Application of Data to Problem-Solving
In the modern era, there are few professions that do not to some extent rely on data. Stockbrokers rely on market data to advise clients on financial matters. Meteorologists rely on weather data to forecast weather conditions, while realtors rely on data to advise on the purchase and sale of property. In these and other cases, data not only helps solve problems, but adds to the practitioner’s and the discipline’s body of knowledge.
Of course, the nursing profession also relies heavily on data. The field of nursing informatics aims to make sure nurses have access to the appropriate date to solve healthcare problems, make decisions in the interest of patients, and add to knowledge.
In this Discussion, you will consider a scenario that would benefit from access to data and how such access could facilitate both problem-solving and knowledge formation.
To Prepare:
• Reflect on the concepts of informatics and knowledge work as presented in the Resources.
• Consider a hypothetical scenario based on your own healthcare practice or organization that would require or benefit from the access/collection and application of data. Your scenario may involve a patient, staff, or management problem or gap.
By Day 3 of Week 1
Post a description of the focus of your scenario. Describe the data that could be used and how the data might be collected and accessed. What knowledge might be derived from that data? How would a nurse leader use clinical reasoning and judgment in the formation of knowledge from this experience?
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Main Posting 45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s).
One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Post is cited with two credible sources.
Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Contains some APA formatting errors. 0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.
Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Contains only one or no credible sources.
Not written clearly or concisely.
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style.
Main Post: Timeliness 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Posts main post by day 3. 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not post by day 3.
First Response 17 (17%) – 18 (18%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 15 (15%) – 16 (16%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 13 (13%) – 14 (14%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. 0 (0%) – 12 (12%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited.
Second Response 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. 0 (0%) – 11 (11%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited.
Participation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days. 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days.
Total Points: 100
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