Reference no: EM133145612

Question: 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

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 aidsusing 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.