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Computer Security Versus Privacy
Assignment Directions:
Complete tasks 1-5 as stated below. For this assignment, you will be required to conduct research and report your findings in a written paper (see below for Report Specifications). You will be graded on the depth and breadth of the research, contents of the paper, how well the paper meets the listed requirements for the assignment, spelling, and grammar. By completing this assignment, you should become more familiar with the current issues of IT and relate them to a real-world situation. See attached files for additional information.
Task 1 – Research:
First, visit https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-greatest-contest-ever-privacy versus-security site and read “The greatest contest ever – privacy versus security” article on computer security versus privacy to gain an understanding of the topic.
Next, conduct brief research on the “Computer Security Versus Privacy” topic referencing current events as they relate to the topic.
Then, analyze the information with respect to different perspectives, theories, or solutions.
Finally, present and describe your opinion on the topic and reflect on what you learned from completing this assignment.
Below is a list of topics you need to address in your paper:
Define computer security and discuss a specific aspect of computer security that you found to be most intriguing.
How is computer security understood? How is data collected? Who collects the data? What limitations exist with computer security and what are the implications?
Define computer privacy and discuss a specific aspect of computer privacy that you found to be most intriguing.
How is privacy understood? How is data secured? Who uses the data and for what purpose?
Present in-depth information regarding existing knowledge on the topic and include the various viewpoints and ideas regarding computer security and privacy?
Based on the existing literature and data, what insightful trends can you identify that relate to your thesis?
7.Based on your research, what conclusions can you draw from your findings?
Task 2 – Report Specifications:
Write a report to document your research findings with the following report specifications. Save your work in a Word file with your lastname-firstname as the file name (e.g., smith-jane). See attached for a sample report and the rubric that will be used to grade this assignment.
Use Word to generate a report with the following specifications:
The report body should be a maximum of two double-spaced pages or maximum of 1000 words (not including the cover page, table of contents, bibliography page, and appendices).
Use Arial font size 12 with 1” for all margins.
Not including your textbook, use at least three different and recent references (less than 3 years old), and use citation to credit sources of information (see below).
Cover page: The report should have a cover page that includes your full name, course name and CRN, and your topic.
Table of Contents (TOC): The report should have a table of contents showing page numbers for the rest of the report.
The report should start with an introduction section that introduces the research topic and why you chose the topic.
Report Body: The body of report should contain explanation of task 1 items 1-5, analysis of the information, and your research findings.
Conclusion: The report should end with a conclusion section that summarizes the research and discusses task 1 items 6-7.
Bibliography References: The report should have a reference page that lists all citations and sources (see below).
Appendices: Although appendices are not required, you may include figures including diagrams and charts in appendices. Be sure to use citation to credit sources.
Notes:
Do not use or include Wikipedia as a resource.
Except for the course textbook, do not use books as a resource.
When using websites, each web page on a single website is a part of the same website.
Make sure you have at least 3 references with publication dates within the last 3 years.
Citations:
Utilize APA formatting for all citations.
Use a tool such as www.citationmachine.net.to assist you with correct reference formatting.
For information on APA citation and formatting, see APA Citation Style (PDF), and/or watch a video at APA Format and Citations: Sixth (6th) Edition.
Note source for each citation, copy it, and then paste each of the sources into the Bibliography reference section in alphabetical order and after the conclusion section on a separate page.
For more information on formatting for APA style, access information at the following site: http://library.uhd.edu/apa
Task 3: Proofread your work:
First, utilize the below noted Fundamental Writing Errors to correct your writing.
Next, create a Grammarly account (www.grammarly.com) and check your report to make sure it is grammatically correct.
Finally, contact the staff in the UHD Writing & Reading Center (WRC) – Writing Lab and asked them to review your paper and email you their comments so that you can make corrections accordingly. Keep in mind that 10% of this assignment’s grade (10 Points) is reserved for the Writing Center’s email receipt confirming that they have reviewed your paper. For additional information about WRC services and hours, see (https://www.uhd.edu/academics/writing-center/Pages/writing-center- index.aspx)
Task 4: Check your paper for originality:
Turnitin has a tool to check for plagiarism: Originality/Similarity Reports. Submit your paper to the BB/Assignments/General Turnitin Revision (0 Points) to check for originality/similarities and plagiarism problems and refine your work accordingly and until similarity score is less than 5% and use of AI tools is less than 5%. Keep in mind that you may submit your paper to the General Turnitin Revision link as many times as you wish, and that papers submitted to the General Turnitin Revision link will NOT be graded.
Task 5: Submit your research paper and WRC receipt for grading:
Once you finalize your paper and by due date and time, submit your finalized report to Canvas/Assignments/Research Assignment Final Submission Turnitin (90 Points). In addition, submit your Writing Center’s receipt confirming that they have reviewed your paper to Canvas/Assignments/Writing Center Receipt (10 Points).
Research assignment grade:
This assignment is worth 100 points. Please keep in mind that 10% of this assignment’s grade (10 Points) is reserved for the Writing Center’s receipt confirming that they have reviewed your paper.
Fundamental writing errors:
Effective written communication begins with the elimination of certain types of writing errors. These fundamental writing errors not only detract from the writer’s message but may also cause the reader to stop reading. As a business major, you are expected to avoid fundamental writing errors.
The fundamental writing errors are:
Misspelled words
Run-on/fragment sentences
Capitalization errors
Punctuation errors
Agreement errors
Inaccurate or misuse of words
There are several steps you can take to eliminate these types of errors. Each of these steps is a best practice which you want to incorporate into academic and business life.
Use software tools to check and correct spelling and grammar. These tools will not catch everything, but they will catch many errors.
Proofread your paper. No one writes a perfect first draft. The best writers proofread and edit.
Check word definitions to determine if you are using a word correctly. If your spelling of a word does not appear in the dictionary, then you know you have misspelled the word.
Use a thesaurus that contains synonyms to help you evaluate whether a word choice you have made could be replaced with another that may more closely reflect your intent.
Use grammarbook.com.. This free online resource provides basic rules (See Task 3).
If you have a weakness in your writing, then use the UHD Writing Center (see below and Task 3).
UHD Writing & Reading Center (WRC):
The UHD Writing & Reading Center (WRC) can assist with any type of personal or academic writing, including but not limited to essays, creative writing, lab reports, scholarship letters, resumes, and cover letters. As a student, you can use the UHD Writing and Reading Center (WRC). You do not have to be referred to the WRC to use it. For WRC resources and hours see https://www.uhd.edu/academics/university-college/writing- center/Pages/writing-center-index.aspx.
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MIS 1305 – Research Assignment (CLO #7)
Computer Security Versus Privacy
Assignment Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to provide students with an opportunity to enhance
their critical and creative thinking skills by conducting research to further learn about
current issues in information system and their impact on the society at large.
Assignment Directions:
Complete tasks 1-5 as stated below. For this assignment, you will be required to
conduct research and report your findings in a written paper (see below for Report
Specifications). You will be graded on the depth and breadth of the research, contents
of the paper, how well the paper meets the listed requirements for the assignment,
spelling, and grammar. By completing this assignment, you should become more
familiar with the current issues of IT and relate them to a real-world situation. See
attached files for additional information.
Task 1 – Research:
First, visit https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-greatest-contest-everprivacy versus-security site and read “The greatest contest ever – privacy versus
security” article on computer security versus privacy to gain an understanding of the
topic.
Next, conduct brief research on the “Computer Security Versus Privacy”
topic referencing current events as they relate to the topic.
Then, analyze the information with respect to different perspectives, theories, or
solutions.
Finally, present and describe your opinion on the topic and reflect on what you learned
from completing this assignment.
Below is a list of topics you need to address in your paper:
1. Define computer security and discuss a specific aspect of computer security that
you found to be most intriguing.
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2. How is computer security understood? How is data collected? Who collects the
data? What limitations exist with computer security and what are the implications?
3. Define computer privacy and discuss a specific aspect of computer privacy that
you found to be most intriguing.
4. How is privacy understood? How is data secured? Who uses the data and for
what purpose?
5. Present in-depth information regarding existing knowledge on the topic and
include the various viewpoints and ideas regarding computer security and
privacy?
6. Based on the existing literature and data, what insightful trends can you identify
that relate to your thesis?
7. Based on your research, what conclusions can you draw from your findings?
Task 2 – Report Specifications:
Write a report to document your research findings with the following report
specifications. Save your work in a Word file with your lastname-firstname as the file
name (e.g., smith-jane). See attached for a sample report and the rubric that will be
used to grade this assignment.
Use Word to generate a report with the following specifications:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The report body should be a maximum of two double-spaced pages or
maximum of 1000 words (not including the cover page, table of contents,
bibliography page, and appendices).
Use Arial font size 12 with 1” for all margins.
Not including your textbook, use at least three different and recent
references (less than 3 years old), and use citation to credit sources of
information (see below).
Cover page: The report should have a cover page that includes your full name,
course name and CRN, and your topic.
Table of Contents (TOC): The report should have a table of contents showing
page numbers for the rest of the report.
The report should start with an introduction section that introduces the research
topic and why you chose the topic.
Report Body: The body of report should contain explanation of task 1 items 1-5,
analysis of the information, and your research findings.
Conclusion: The report should end with a conclusion section that summarizes the
research and discusses task 1 items 6-7.
Bibliography References: The report should have a reference page that lists all
citations and sources (see below).
Appendices: Although appendices are not required, you may include figures
including diagrams and charts in appendices. Be sure to use citation to credit
sources.
Notes:
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•
•
•
•
Do not use or include Wikipedia as a resource.
Except for the course textbook, do not use books as a resource.
When using websites, each web page on a single website is a part of the same
website.
Make sure you have at least 3 references with publication dates within the last 3
years.
Citations:
•
•
•
•
•
Utilize APA formatting for all citations.
Use a tool such as www.citationmachine.net.to assist you with correct reference
formatting.
For information on APA citation and formatting, see APA Citation Style (PDF),
and/or watch a video at APA Format and Citations: Sixth (6th) Edition.
Note source for each citation, copy it, and then paste each of the sources into
the Bibliography reference section in alphabetical order and after the conclusion
section on a separate page.
For more information on formatting for APA style, access information at the
following site: http://library.uhd.edu/apa
Task 3: Proofread your work:
•
•
•
First, utilize the below noted Fundamental Writing Errors to correct your writing.
Next, create a Grammarly account (www.grammarly.com) and check your report
to make sure it is grammatically correct.
Finally, contact the staff in the UHD Writing & Reading Center (WRC) – Writing
Lab and asked them to review your paper and email you their comments so that
you can make corrections accordingly. Keep in mind that 10% of this assignment’s
grade (10 Points) is reserved for the Writing Center’s email receipt confirming that
they have reviewed your paper. For additional information about WRC services
and hours, see (https://www.uhd.edu/academics/writing-center/Pages/writingcenter- index.aspx)
Task 4: Check your paper for originality:
Turnitin has a tool to check for plagiarism: Originality/Similarity Reports. Submit
your paper to the BB/Assignments/General Turnitin Revision (0 Points) to check for
originality/similarities and plagiarism problems and refine your work accordingly and
until similarity score is less than 5% and use of AI tools is less than 5%. Keep in
mind that you may submit your paper to the General Turnitin Revision link as many
times as you wish, and that papers submitted to the General Turnitin Revision link will
NOT be graded.
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Task 5: Submit your research paper and WRC receipt for grading:
Once you finalize your paper and by due date and time, submit your finalized
report to Canvas/Assignments/Research Assignment Final Submission Turnitin
(90 Points). In addition, submit your Writing Center’s receipt confirming that they
have reviewed your paper to Canvas/Assignments/Writing Center Receipt (10
Points).
Research assignment grade:
This assignment is worth 100 points. Please keep in mind that 10% of this
assignment’s grade (10 Points) is reserved for the Writing Center’s receipt confirming
that they have reviewed your paper.
Fundamental writing errors:
Effective written communication begins with the elimination of certain types of writing
errors. These fundamental writing errors not only detract from the writer’s message but
may also cause the reader to stop reading. As a business major, you are expected to
avoid fundamental writing errors.
The fundamental writing errors are:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Misspelled words
Run-on/fragment sentences
Capitalization errors
Punctuation errors
Agreement errors
Inaccurate or misuse of words
There are several steps you can take to eliminate these types of errors. Each of these
steps is a best practice which you want to incorporate into academic and business life.
1. Use software tools to check and correct spelling and grammar. These tools will not
catch everything, but they will catch many errors.
2. Proofread your paper. No one writes a perfect first draft. The best writers
proofread and edit.
3. Check word definitions to determine if you are using a word correctly. If your
spelling of a word does not appear in the dictionary, then you know you have
misspelled the word.
4. Use a thesaurus that contains synonyms to help you evaluate whether a word
choice you have made could be replaced with another that may more closely
reflect your intent.
5. Use grammarbook.com.. This free online resource provides basic rules (See Task
3).
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6. If you have a weakness in your writing, then use the UHD Writing Center (see
below and Task 3).
UHD Writing & Reading Center (WRC):
The UHD Writing & Reading Center (WRC) can assist with any type of personal or
academic writing, including but not limited to essays, creative writing, lab reports,
scholarship letters, resumes, and cover letters. As a student, you can use the UHD
Writing and Reading Center (WRC). You do not have to be referred to the WRC to use
it. For WRC resources and hours see https://www.uhd.edu/academics/universitycollege/writing- center/Pages/writing-center-index.aspx.
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