Assignment – FINM2002/6041 Applied Derivatives (2024S1)
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I. Task – Derivatives Masterclass (25% of course grade)
Explore and become an expert in a derivatives application, and share your knowledge.
1. Topic selection [1 mark] Explore a post-2019 real-world application where derivatives play
a pivotal role. Topics must differ from class material and may range from (i) extensions of
class material, (ii) innovations in derivatives or derivative pricing, (iii) novel applications of
derivatives in specific industries, (iv) recent developments in derivative markets, or others.
2. Teaching material [7 marks] Research your chosen topic and prepare teaching materials
aimed to facilitate better learning, e.g., presentation slides and/or other types of written
aids to support effective learning within a 15-minute timeframe (12 minutes for 2002).
3. Quiz and solution [6 marks] Practice makes perfect. Create one quiz question that covers
the key concepts in your class. Your students have brilliant minds and find rote
memorization dull, engage them with a question that sparks critical thinking and practical
application. Provide (i) your own detailed solution; (ii) input your question to ChatGPT and
copy its answer; and (iii) compare (i) and (ii), discuss where these two solutions differ,
ensure to comment on how the human answer may be better, and if not, why.
4. Teaching presentation [10 marks] Record a 15-minute teaching segment on your chosen
topic (12 minutes for 2002), explaining relevant concepts with examples. Aim for an
engaging presentation with the use of visual aids and/or other elements as appropriate.
5. Reflection [1 marks] Give a brief reflection on your experience, highlight what you have
learned from preparing this segment.
II. Deliverables & Timelines
Team Formation by Week 3, Friday, 23:59pm (March 8, 2024)
• You can work alone or form a team totalling three. All teams are marked identically.
Partner only with members within your cohort.
• Enrol in a team of more than one on Wattle (Assignment Teams - Enrol in a Team). If you are open to
working with unfamiliar classmates, enrol in teams numbered 1 to 50. Otherwise,
coordinate with peers and enrol in teams numbered 51 and beyond.
• A student is assumed to be working alone if they did not enrol in a team by the deadline.
Topic Selection by Week 5, Friday, 23:59pm (March 22, 2024)
• Submit (1) via Turnitin on Wattle. Grades for this segment posted on Wattle at 5pm,
March 26. If you don’t see 1/1, please reach out to Robin (yunqing.wan@anu.edu.au) for
discussion ASAP.
• You are encouraged to check the topic selection with either Ding Ding or Robin Wan
(tutor) on whether it is appropriate before the deadline.
Assignment Submission by Week 9, Friday, 23:59pm (May 3, 2024)
• Submit (2), (3) & (5) as one file and (4) as a separate file via Turnitin on Wattle. Do NOT
zip them together - there are separate Turnitin submission tabs.
• Designate one member to do the submission so there’s only one submission per team.
• Submit well before the last minute. Wattle stops taking submissions at 23:59. Late
submission of either report or video NOT accepted and automatic zero results. Before the
deadline, Wattle is set to override older submission with the most recent submission.
Assignment – FINM2002/6041 Applied Derivatives (2024S1)
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III. Resources & Further Instructions
Referencing
Please ensure proper In-text citation and referencing to acknowledge intellectual property.
• All material should be properly cited in the Harvard referencing style. Samples of
“sufficient and correct” reference include:
https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/academic-integrity/referencing
https://libguides.scu.edu.au/harvard
• Please keep in mind that plagiarism is strictly not allowed, further information on
academic integrity can be found in the following:
https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/academic-integrity
Written Material, Quiz and Solution: Format & Instructions (no ZIP, please)
Please TYPE all teaching material, quiz, and solution, and place them in one file.
• Submit ONE file (100MB or less in size per Wattle limit, specify team # in file name) that
combines all teaching material, quiz, and solution in ONE coherent and well-organised file.
• Please specify cohort #, team # or student # in file name. For example, if you are Team 50
of FINM2002, please name the file as “2002_T50_written.pdf”; if you are working on your
own in FINM6041 and your UID is U564321, please name the file as
“6041_U564321_written.PDF”.
• Acceptable file formats: *.docx; *.doc; *.pdf.
• No ZIP files, please. ANU’s cybersecurity policies prohibit downloading and opening .zip
or .exe files, files other than the specified formats will result in the team be given zero.
Teaching Video: Format & Instructions (no ZIP, please)
The video should be at most 15 minutes (100MB or less in size per Wattle limit).
• All members should present equally to have the same opportunity to demonstrate their
skills as individuals.
• Submit one video file. Please specify cohort #, team # or student # in file name. For
example, if you are Team 50 of FINM6041, please name the file as
“6041_T50_teaching.mp4”; if you are working on your own in FINM2002 and your UID is
U564321, please name the file as “2002_U564321_teaching.mp4”.
• Acceptable file formats: *.mp4; *.mov; *.avi; *.flv; *.f4v.
• No ZIP files, please. Files other than the specified formats will result in the team be given
zero for the presentation video.
For quality control, groups could be selected for an oral interview on any submitted content.
Please refer to the marking rubric for complete details on marking.
Please check the course forum regularly for any updates/clarifications on the instructions.
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IV. Working as a Team & Making Contributions
“… [T]he ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a group is a strength that employers want
their employees to have. In fact, they will likely ask you how you function in a team during the
interview process, so come prepared with an anecdote that highlights your ability to compromise
and collaborate.” (Indeed.com)
Job applications and interviews look for previous work experience and ability to work in a team.
In this assignment, you will work within a team to accomplish a task - just as in a professional job.
Achievements in this assignment and good team work can enhance your résumé!
To work effectively as a team and to ensure all members contribute equally to this team work,
please:
1. Meet and discuss your expectations and assign responsibility early on
2. Meet regularly
3. Every member MUST contribute equally to all components, including the teaching
recording
An important aspect of effective team work is to identify teamwork issues EARLY and manage
the situation professionally (see tips below).
If you encounter an insurmountable issue despite your best efforts, please document the
evidence of those efforts and contact the lecturer or tutor as soon as possible. In such instances,
it is most likely that the team will be reorganized, and the new teams will each need to start afresh
by selecting a new topic. This is necessary as disputes over attributing efforts to the old topic can
cost significant time and efforts, hindering overall progress on your assignment.
Tips for effective team work could be found in the ANU Study Skills website
(https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/study-skills/group-work).