You are free to choose and research on a topic that is related to one of the following two areas in contemporary port development.
- Sustainability
- Technology
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The selected topic should be focused on the impact of each development on any aspects of port management and operations, e.g., automation and human resource management; port digitization and supply chain collaboration; digitization and port operational risks; climate change impacts and port resilience; technology adoption and green ports etc.
Prepare a 10‐minute presentation based on your research findings. The presentation should include a clear topic title, incorporate real-world examples, and apply core concepts from this unit studied this semester. Additionally, you need to submit a summary of your research findings with a limit of 600 words. The summary should include a brief rationale for the research, research approach and findings, and conclusion.
Sources of information used should be acknowledged and referenced in your presentation including in the slides where applicable. A list of references should be provided as the last slide of your presentation. The research summary does not need to include references. [20 Marks]
Your presentation should be submitted as a narrated PowerPoint presentation (either audio or video).
Criterion 1 Explain concepts related to the selected research topic
Criterion 2 Analyse the information in-depth related to the research topic
Criterion 3 Provide appropriate and effective examples to support the argument
Criterion 4 Present research findings on contemporary port management issues and strategies
Task length Presentation 10 minutes; Research summary 600 words in a separate document
Minimum of 15 references on the last page of PPT, Harvard referencing style.
- Excellent in the use of communication aids using creative, engaging, and informative visual aids; visuals closely conform to good practices guidelines; effective use of graphics to complement visual aids; objects clearly illustrate points being made.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the selected topic with an information base accurate, current, and complete.
- Argument fully supported by insightful and in-depth analysis & evaluation.
- Highly appropriate & effective examples were used.
- Context effectively explained.