G00 Research Writing Showcase - Yourname - 02 Dec 2013.pptx

1. RESEARCH WRITING SKILLS SHOWCASE 2013
ORIGINAL WORK SUBMITTED BY
ZHANG ZHIGUANG (CHINA)
zhang.zhiguang.noah@gmail.com
China flag courtesy of (www.shawnee.edu)
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2. Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory and Homework Time Management
Zhang (Noah) Zhiguang, Zuola Village, ChengGuan Town, Gansu Province 747500 China (zhang.zhiguang.noah@gmail.com)
G05 SHL1013 Professional English (12 November 2013)
Background & Urgency of the Problem
• On-time submission of homework in AIU
vary among students
• Homework is not always submitted on time
• AiU students are from various cultures with
various ways of time management
• Previous methods to increase on-time
homework submission have failed
• Poor homework time management can
affect academic performance
Proposed Poster Design
Six Simple Steps to Complete Your Homework Before Deadline
How to Succeed as a Scholar and Enjoy Your Scholarship
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Statement of the Problem & Proposal
Timeline & Implementation Strategy
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In two weeks, I will submit an A3sized poster with 10 pictures showing 10
steps to increase on-time completion of
homework.
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• AiU students from various cultures can
understand examples shown in pictures
• Pictures can guide students in managing
homework time
• A poster display in each hostel room can
improve the frequency of on-time
homework completion and submission.
• Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory
(Author, 0000) and the bottoms-up
management principle (Author, 0000) can
help increase the frequency of constantly
clean hostel rooms.
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Assertions or Assumptions of the Study
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Theoretical Background
Methodology
• The theory of cultural dimenstions claims
that blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
blah blah blah (Author, 0000, para. 00).
• The principle of bottom-up management
claims that innovations are more successful
if these originate from the user majority
(Author, 0000, para. 00).
• This section contains a step-by-step instruction
that others can follow to reproduce the same
results.
• The steps clearly show how the proposed poster’s
contents and design were planned, selected, and
arranged. For example:
1. The ten areas in a hostel room that requires
most attention will be identified.
2. A five-step cleaning & arrangement guide is
formulated to fit the needs of these ten areas.
3. The five-step guide is tested and revised with the
help of 5 students with the dirtiest rooms.
4. Photographs are taken and used on a poster.
5. The poster is reproduced and posted in each
hostel room.
6. An implementation schedule and names of
checkers are posted beside each poster.
7. Penalties and rewards are added to the
announcement.
8. . A weekly record will measure the frequency of
cleanliness and order in each hostel room.
Statement of the Thesis
Theoretical Application
Using principles in Hofstede’s cultural
dimensions theory and the bottoms-up
management principle to
design, distribute, and implement a visual
poster guide can increase the frequency ontime homework completion in AIU by 100% in
less than 30 days.
• In Week 2, the socialization stage, program
goals can be explained and submitted for
approval by AIU students who are
considered as influencers
(Author, 0000, para. 00).
• Benefits can help convince the influencers
to distribute the posters (Week 3) and to
implement the program (Week 4)
(Author, 0000, para. 00).
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Week 1: Design and production of posters
Week 2: Socialization of program goals
Week 3: Poster distribution
Week 4: Implementation
Projected Challenges & Solutions
• Credibility Gaps – Some influencers may not be
credible to some groups of students. Solution: Seek
student solutions to address this problem
(Author, 0000, para. 00).
• Recidivism – Some students may revert to old habits
or cultural standards that negate the program goals.
Solution: Seek student solutions to strengthen
implementation methods & standards
(Buthor, 0000, para. 00).
References
Author, A. A. (0000). :Complete Title of the Article, para. 00. In Name of
Publication. Available online 00 Month 000 at www.website.com.
Buthor, B. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
CAuthor, A. A. (0000). :Complete Title of the Article, para. 00. In Name
of Publication. Available online 00 Month 000 at www.website.com.
Duthor, D. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
Euthor, D. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
Futhor, D. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
Guthor, D. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
hAuthor, A. A. (0000). :Complete Title of the Article, para. 00. In Name
of Publication. Available online 00 Month 000 at www.website.com.
Juthor, D. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
Kuthor, D. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
LAuthor, A. A. (0000). :Complete Title of the Article, para. 00. In Name
of Publication. Available online 00 Month 000 at www.website.com.
Muthor, D. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
NAuthor, A. A. (0000). :Complete Title of the Article, para. 00. In Name
of Publication. Available online 00 Month 000 at www.website.com.
Outhor, D. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
Puthor, D. (0000). Title of the Article, para. 00. Available online 00
Month 000 at www.website.com.
About the Writer
Zhang Zhiguang is a Business
Administration Scholar of Albukhary
International University. His experience with
poor time management and resulting low
grades motivated his interest in this topic.
China flag courtesy of www.shawnee.edu; AIU logo courtesy of www.aiu.com

3. SUMMARY ASSESSMENT: PROJECT PROPOSAL
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1. Statement of the Research Problem (1,2,3)
2. Electronic Research (1,2,3)
3. Assumptions of the Proposal (1,2,3)
4. Reference Listing (1,2,3)
5. Statement of the Thesis (1,2,3)
6. Letter of Transmittal (1)
7. Theoretical Background & Application (1)
8. Summary / Abstract Writing (1)
9. Methods & Procedures (1)
10.Projected Problems and Solutions (1)
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4. 1.0 RUBRIC
1.1 DETAILS
1.2 THEORY
1.3 URGENCY
1.4 REFERENCES
1.5 ASSUMPTION
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1.6 THESIS
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5. ZHANG ZHIGUANG: 6 WAYS TO MANAGE HOMEWORK TIME
URGENCY
Poor time management (Expressbloomington, 2013) students in AiU who save 2 hours a day for
assignments can use six steps in English (Brookes, 2012) on a poster to impart (Mindtools, 2013) their
DETAILS
THEORY
classmates to save 4 hours a day for assignments.
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01. Logic: Easily understood and logically clear meaning
PASS
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02. Clarity: One complete sentence with no errors
FAIL
03. Difficulty: A topic that can be at college-level
PASS
04. Specific Output: A clear product for grading
PASS
05. Viable Output: Doable before deadline
PASS
06. Beneficiary: Exactly who will benefit from proposal
PASS
07. Urgency: Beneficiary need is convincingly urgent
PASS
08. Specific Beneficiary: Beneficiary need is quantified
PASS
09. Relevance: What beneficiaries must do to meet needs
PASS
10. Objective Concepts: Measurable verbs and nouns
PASS
11. Original Input: Use of elements of originality
PASS
12. Proof (Bonus): Use of authoritative support
PASS
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6. Key Words
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7. Hyperlink
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8. Keywords
Theory name
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9. Website
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10. Keywords
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11. Hyperlink
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12. References
Tucker, T. (2003, May 23). Lack of Time Management Skills Lead to Health
Problems. Express Employment Professionals. Para 2. Retrieved
from
http://expressbloomington.com/ownerblog/lack-of-timemanagementskills-lead-to-health-problems/
Lane, G. (2012, October 23). Time management. Students health and
wellbeing,
Para (2-3). Retrieved from
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/student/services/health/time.html
MindTools. (2001, May 23). Planning to make the best use of your time .
Effective scheduling, Para 2. Retrieved from
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_77.htm
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13. From problem statement to assumption
Assumption
Problem statement
Within one week, I will create a
poster with six steps(Brookes,
2012) for poor time
management
(Expressbloomington, 2013)
students in AiU who save 2
hours a day for assignments to
impart(Mindtools, 2013) their
classmates to save 4 hours a
day.
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Poor time management
students in AiU who save 2
hours a day for assignments
can use six steps on a
poster to impart their
classmates to save 4 hours
a day for assignments
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14. Thesis Statement #1
Assumption: Poor time management students in
AiU who save 2 hours a day for assignments
can use six steps on a poster to impart their
classmates to save 4 hours a day for
assignments.
Thesis: Students in AiU who save 2 hours a day
for assignments can create, record, and share
six steps on a poster to impart their
classmates to save 4 hours a day for
assignments.
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15. Thesis Statement #1
Assumption: Poor time management students in
AiU who save 2 hours a day for assignments
can use six steps on a poster to impart their
classmates to save 4 hours a day for
assignments.
Thesis: Students in AiU who save 2 hours a day
for assignments can use six steps on a poster
to impart their classmates to save 1 hour each
morning, 3 hours per evening, and 7 hours
per weekend for assignments.
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16. 2.0 RUBRIC
2.1 DETAILS
2.2 THEORY
2.3 URGENCY
2.4 REFERENCES
2.5 ASSUMPTION
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2.6 THESIS
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17. ZHANG ZHIGUANG: 6 STEPS TO INCREASE FOOD SALES
URGENCY
The chefs of restaurants with low profit of less than RM 1000 per month (Inkling, 2013) in Lintan
town, China can use six steps (Givemeback myfivebucks) on a poster to serve different tastes of
noodles (Reddit, 2013) to increase their income in six months by at least 30%.
DETAILS
THEORY
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B
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01. Logic: Easily understood and logically clear meaning
PASS
FAIL
PASS
02. Clarity: One complete sentence with no errors
FAIL
03. Difficulty: A topic that can be at college-level
PASS
04. Specific Output: A clear product for grading
PASS
05. Viable Output: Doable before deadline
PASS
06. Beneficiary: Exactly who will benefit from proposal
PASS
07. Urgency: Beneficiary need is convincingly urgent
PASS
08. Specific Beneficiary: Beneficiary need is quantified
PASS
09. Relevance: What beneficiaries must do to meet needs
PASS
10. Objective Concepts: Measurable verbs and nouns
PASS
11. Original Input: Use of elements of originality
PASS
12. Proof (Bonus): Use of authoritative support
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18. Keywords
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19. Website
Title
Author & Date
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20. Keyword
Theory name
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21. Website
Title
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22. Keyword
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23. Hyperlink
Publisher
Author
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Para 7-Chaper 22
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24. References
Calvin,. & Hobble. (2013) What are your theories on what Calvin's noodle
incident. China Theory. Retrieved from
http://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/comments/1a6n7f/what_are
_your_ theories_on_what_calvins_noodle/
Krystal, Y. (2012). Six ways to make your instant noodles tastier. Retrieved from
http://www.givemebackmyfivebucks.com
Damodaran, A. (2013). Negative earning: Consequences and causes of low
profit.
7(22). Retrieved from https://www.inkling.com/read/investmentvaluation-damodaran-3rd/chapter-22/negative-earningsconsequences
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25. From problem statement to assumption
Assumption
Problem Statement
Within one week, I will create a
poster with six steps
(Givemeback myfivebucks) for
the chefs of restaurants with
low profit of less than RM 1000
per month (Inkling, 2013) in
Lintan town, China to serve
different tastes of noodles
(Reddit, 2013) to increase their
income in six months by at
least 30%.
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The chefs of restaurants with
low profit of less than RM 1000
per month (Inkling, 2013) in
Lintan town, China can use six
steps (Givemeback
myfivebucks) on a poster to
serve different tastes of
noodles (Reddit, 2013) to
increase their income in six
months by at least 30%.
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26. Thesis Statement #2
Assumption: Restaurants with less than RM 1000
per profit month (Inkling, 2013) in Lintan, China
can use a six steps (Givemeback myfivebucks) no
date? on a poster to serve six types of noodles
(Reddit, 2013) to increase their income by at least
30% within six months.
Theory: Restaurants with less than RM 1000 per
profit month (Inkling, 2013) in Lintan, China can
use a six steps (Givemeback myfivebucks) no
date? on a poster to serve six types of dry, wet,
and fried noodles (Reddit, 2013) to increase their
income by at least 30% within six months.
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27. Thesis Statement #2
Assumption: Restaurants with less than RM 1000
per profit month (Inkling, 2013) in Lintan, China
can use a six steps (Givemeback myfivebucks) no
date? on a poster to serve six types of noodles
(Reddit, 2013) to increase their income by at least
30% within six months.
Theory: Restaurants with less than RM 1000 per
profit month (Inkling, 2013) in Lintan, China can
use a six steps (Givemeback myfivebucks) no
date? on a poster to serve six types of noodles
(Reddit, 2013) with cheap, nutritious, and
flavorful ingredients to increase their income by
at least 30% within six months.
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28. 3.0 RUBRIC
3.1 DETAILS
3.2 THEORY
3.3 URGENCY
3.4 REFERENCES
3.5 ASSUMPTION
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3.6 THESIS
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29. ZHANG ZHIGUANG: 6 STEPS TO INCREASING VOCABULARY BY TEACHING
URGENCY
Slow learners (Smh, 2009) who can learn one new vocabulary a day can follow six steps on the pictures on
my poster to teach (Studentpluse, 2010 ) their classmates and double their learning speed to two new
THEORY
words per day (Tjtaylor, 2013)
DETAILS
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A
B
C
PASS
01. Logic: Easily understood and logically clear meaning
A*
02. Clarity: One complete sentence with no errors
A*
03. Difficulty: A topic that can be at college-level
A*
PASS
04. Specific Output: A clear product for grading
A*
PASS
05. Viable Output: Doable before deadline
A*
PASS
06. Beneficiary: Exactly who will benefit from proposal
A*
PASS
07. Urgency: Beneficiary need is convincingly urgent
A*
PASS
08. Specific Beneficiary: Beneficiary need is quantified
A*
PASS
09. Relevance: What beneficiaries must do to meet needs
A*
PASS
10. Objective Concepts: Measurable verbs and nouns
A*
PASS
11. Original Input: Use of elements of originality
A*
PASS
12. Proof (Bonus): Use of authoritative support
A*
FAIL
PASS
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30. Keywords
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31. Website
Title
Author
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32. Keywords
Theory name
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33. Website
Title
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34. Keywords
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36. References
Huarty, Y. u. (2013) Bad Chinese English: Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from
http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/travel/lost-in-translation-badchinese-english-20090826-ez1b.html?selectedImage=0
Piccirillo, R. A. (2010) The lockean memory theory of personal identity: Definition,
Objective, Response. Retrieved from
http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/275/the-lockean-memorytheory-of-personal-identity-definition-objection-response
Dewey, I. (2013) The secret to memorizing English vocabulary and grammar.
Retrieved from http://blog.tjtaylor.net/how-to-memorize-vocabularyand-grammar/
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37. From problem statement to topic sentence
Topic sentence
Problem statement
With one week, I will create an
poster with six steps on the six
pictures for the slow learners
(Smh, 2009) who can learn one
new vocabulary a day to teach
(Studentpluse, 2010 ) their
classmates and double their
learning speed to two new words
per day (Tjtaylor, 2013).
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Slow learners (Smh, 2009)
who can learn one new
vocabulary a day can follow
six steps on the pictures on
my poster to teach
(Studentpluse, 2010 ) their
classmates and double their
learning speed to two new
words per day (Tjtaylor,
2013).
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38. • Based on ease of finding references, choose
one best topic sentence (See Short Cuts at
http://www.slideshare.net/JaimeCabrera3/sh
ortcut-writing-the-assumption-topicsentence-and-thesis-statement)
• Delete all words in this box and input here
four to six thesis statements about the topic.
• Select one thesis statement and boldface
the letters. This will be your proposal
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39. Theoretical Background
• List each theory, principle, or natural law that explains a problem, need, strategy, or
solution in your proposal
• List each theory , principle, or natural law that explains a solution or strategy being
proposed in your paper
• Name the theorist if any, title of theory, principle, or natural law, and the year of
publication if any
• Summarize each theory, principle, or natural law
• Use a separate slide if necessary
Theoretical Application
• Summarize how a theory, principle, or natural law explains a problem or need in your
proposal
• Summarize how a theory , principle, or natural law explains a solution or strategy
being proposed in your paper
• Use a separate slide if necessary
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40. Summary / Abstract
• Google for examples of a research proposal summary or abstract
• Write a summary of abstract of your own research proposal.
• Limit your summary or abstract to the space provided on the poster
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41. Methods / Procedures
• Outline the stages (e. g., planning, drafting, discussion)
• At each stage, describe the action and outcome (e. g. PLANNING – identify ten areas
in each hostel room that needs the most attention)
• Use a separate slide if necessary
Implementation Timeline
• Outline a timeline (weekly, monthly, daily, quarterly or annually)
• At each period, state verb and a noun (distribute posters, measure cleanliness)
• At each period, state who will do the action (student government officials will paste
one poster in each hostel room; selected seniors will use a 10-point rubric to assess the
cleanliness of each hostel room, at least one a week)
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42. Projected Problems
• Explain some possible problems in the implementation of the proposal
• Use theory to explain why these problems are likely to happen
Projected Solutions
• Explain some possible solutions to the projected problems
• Use theory to explain why these solutions are likely to be effective
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43. Dedication
• Dedicate your research proposal to real person(s).
• Give real reasons why you chose these person (s).
• Don’t repeat yourself by dedicating the website, the proposal, the poster, etc. To the
same persons.
• Keep it short and sweet.
About the Writer
• Who are you?
• Why did you propose this topic?
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44. References
In this box, list all the references of your chosen topic
only.
Use the APA format when listing your references here.
This text box will automatically flow your text into two
columns.
Don’t use the space bar to create hanging indent; use
the paragraph formatting commands in the menu at the
top of your PPT screen.
If you need help, see
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45. Memorandum of Transmittal
• “I” focuses on
the writer. It can
sound selfcentered instead
of readercentered.
• For a neutral
focus, you can
use “This is to
submit/request/i
nform...”
• For a readerbenefit focus, you
can say “You may
be pleased to see
that....
• You will not use this
phrase if you consider
that the reader might
have other duties and
responsibilities. This
might be considered
demanding; try and use a
neutral phrase.
The first sentence is good
because it is related to the topic
of the email. The second
sentence seems not connected
to the topic of the email, so it
sounds fake, contrived, or
insincere.
• Some readers
disagree with
“please find” as
being inexact or
inaccurate as in
“find something
hidden or
missing”.
• You could say
“the attached
files include...”
This can imply a degree earned,
usually after graduation. For
now, use Business
Administration Scholar.
• You can use the
“you” to begin the
sentence and achieve
a reader-focused
language.
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