This is a research assignment to produce a short technical report (apprpximately between 1000-2000 words plus diagrams and figures) with an appropriate referencing list and citations following APA styling. One has chosen research on the following topic "Aluminium Casting Alloys" from the list provided in the attached file, the information must be gathered from newspapers, technical journal, a web site and a book. You can look at the references in Wikipedia but must not use wikipedia as a reference. The focus of the report must be on the essential engineering properties of the material selected, the engineering requirements and/or the implications for its use and how it is used. Discussion must include the source of the materials involved (raw materials), how it is produced, fabricated and recycled, why it is essential or preferable for a specific use or uses, a brief economic consideration and what is the national and/or regional significance of the material or technology. The skill is to utilise a potentially large amount of information from different sources and produce a concise technical report. I have attached the assignment sheet provided by the course coordinator for your reference. If you have any question regarding the assignment please let me know and how long will the assignment take to be done?