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Please watch the three videos attached and complete their corresponding Excel files.
The video links are located in the Word document attached.
These videos are edited zoom recording of my synchronous class.
The pace is slow with students’ questions here and there. Feel free to fast forward.
Just make sure you complete the Excel section in each video, using the templates provided.
You will be asked to submit all three Excel files.

You will complete a final policy paper that describes and proposes solutions to a particular digital policy problem (the problem that I chose is The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)). Papers should be 8-12 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt font (approximately 2500-3000 words).You will complete a final policy paper that describes and proposes solutions to a particular digital policy problem. Papers should be 8-12 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt font (approximately 2500-3000 words).

This is what we discussed during the class about this topic:
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
The nation’s newest federal agency, established in 2018, attracted public attention for its role in providing assistance to secure the 2020 election against digital vote-rigging. CISA describes itself as a “non-regulatory” and “non-law-enforcement” agency. What does CISA do and is it effective?

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), created through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018, leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to American cyber and physical infrastructure. It is essential to note the following quote from CISA’s Chief Counsel, Dan Sutherland, stating the following about CISA “We are a non-regulatory, non-law enforcement, non-intelligence community.” Specifically, CISA is authorized to share information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents and provide technical assistance upon request.

Source: https://www.passwordprotectedlaw.com/2019/04/cisa-can-help-your-business/ Links to an external site.
Part 1: About CISA and its Authorities

Read CISA’s Home Page Links to an external site. to learn a bit about the general roles and responsibilities of the agency.

If you are a more visual learner, watch the following
Link Links to an external site.

(2 Minutes), which quickly covers CISA’s objectives.

Read The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018 Links to an external site. (6 U.S.C. sections 651-674) (20 pages), which establishes the CISA and details its authorities, including the roles and responsibilities for each of its operating divisions.

Specifically, 6 U.S.C. 659 establishes CISA as a central player in the sharing of cyber threat information between the federal government and the private sector and authorizes CISA to provide cybersecurity technical assistance and incident-response capabilities to Federal and non-Federal entities upon request.
So, what are these critical infrastructure sectors? On February 12, 2013, President Obama released PPD-21: Crtiical Infrastructure and Resilience Links to an external site. PPD-21: Critical Infrastructure and Resilience (15 pages), establishing the 16 critical infrastructure sectors. Please read it.

Pay especially close attention to the Designated Critical Infrastructure Sectors and Sector-Specific Agencies section and think about how each sector may be involved in cyber security.

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Image Source 2: Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19 | CISA

Several of these sectors interact with operational technology (OT), which, like its information technology (IT) counterpart, also has several cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks. The high-level differences between the 2 are below:

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Image Source 3: https://www.coolfiresolutions.com/blog/difference-between-it-ot/ Links to an external site.

As the digital world becomes more connected, there is an increasing amount of convergence between IT and OT assets, which poses a major security vector. For example, an attacker may compromise an IT / Enterprise network and gain access to an OT / Control network and affect OT assets that are running critical processes, such as spinning a nuclear centrifuge faster and overheating a plant. The scenario above is just one example of why critical infrastructure security is so important.

Election Security, which has gained immense attention in recent years due to misinformation campaigns and voting tampering, is also under the responsibility of CISA as critical infrastructure. Explore CISA’s Involvement in Election Security Links to an external site. to understand the services that the agency provides to bolster security posture.

Part 2: CISA’s strategic plan

Critical infrastructure has been a national security priority over the last few years. On July 28, 2021, the White House released The National Security Memorandum on Improving Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Goals Links to an external site. (3 pages) to increase American cybersecurity maturity. However, it targets only certain sectors and is very much an early stage effort to understand the critical infrastructure landscape. Note how the program is entirely voluntary and non-regulated.

On September 2, 2022, CISA released the CISA Strategic Plan 2023-2025 Links to an external site. (37 pages), the agency’s first strategic plan. If you are short on time, focus on the Strategic Plan Overview section, which focuses on four main goals:

Goal 1: Cyber Defense

Goal 2: Risk Reduction and Resilience

Goal 3: Operational Collaboration

Goal 4: Agency Unification

Part 3: Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022

Although CISA was not created as a regulatory authority, in March 2022, President Signed The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) Links to an external site., (summary) which requires CISA to develop and mandate organizations who have experienced a cyber attack to report the incident to CISA within 72 hours from the time they were reasonably attacked. The rule takes effect once CISA finalizes the regulations. The agency has been calling for the community’s opinions through listening sections to receive input on what should be included in the future regulation.

You may read the text of the legislation at Division Y of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, available here Links to an external site., 136 Stat. 1038-1059 (pages 990-1011 of the PDF). The law is 21 pages, beginning on page 990 of this more than 1000-page appropriations act, marked as page 136 Stat. 1038.

CIRCIA is in tension with the original advisory and non-authority powers designated at CISA’s inception. The law sets a precedent for CISA to implement legislation governing critical infrastructure cybersecurity.

CISA’s call for input on Creating the CIRCIA requirements (CISA press release) Links to an external site. (2 pages). CISA is asking the public to help them form CIRCIA’s reporting requirements.

Cybersecurity Mandate for the Transportation Sector (Perkins Coie news item) Links to an external site. (2 pages). It is important to note that although CISA was not regulatory before CIRCIA, they have advised other sibling agencies on pushing mandates, such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security DIrectives, which mandates certain cybersecurity requirements for specific organizations – Specifically, surface transportation sector, U.S Pipeline Operators, and more recently CISA announced to extend these requirements to critical systems.

CISA’s thoughts on CIRCIA (Washington Post) Links to an external site. (5 pages). Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, expresses CISA’s thoughts on the future and not being a regulatory authority, although recognizing the major win of facilitating CIRCIA.

Week 4 Questions

For CSCI 1952X, please post your answers to the following questions in the Canvas discussions, based on this week’s readings and the recorded discussion.

For IAPA 1811 students, we will discuss these questions in class.

1. In your opinion, what is the MOST critical infrastructure sector? What would be affected if that sector wasn’t efficiently protected and experienced a cyber attack?

2. What are your thoughts on CIRCIA, given that CISA was created as a non-regulatory authority? After this initial step, should CISA enforce any other critical infrastructure requirements? If so, what should they be? If not, explain your reasoning.The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), created through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018, leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to American cyber and physical infrastructure. It is essential to note the following quote from CISA’s Chief Counsel, Dan Sutherland, stating the following about CISA “We are a non-regulatory, non-law enforcement, non-intelligence community.” Specifically, CISA is authorized to share information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents and provide technical assistance upon request.

Source: https://www.passwordprotectedlaw.com/2019/04/cisa-can-help-your-business/ Links to an external site.

I Will slo need a presentation for this paper.
Please upload or embed a short video (3-5 minutes) presenting your final paper. You will receive feedback from your peers and instructor that you will then integrate into your revised paper, if you choose to do so.

After posting your video, provide feedback to two of your peers. Prioritize peers that have not yet received feedback so that everyone has an opportunity for peer feedback. Some aspects you might focus your feedback on are: clarity, accuracy of material, organization, strength of evidence, applicability, and potential gaps or counterpoints.

You can choose to record the video using a variety of tools. Some options include:

Record yourself on Zoom where you can share your screen to share any slides or visuals. You can then upload the video to the discussion board as an attachment, or upload it to your Google Drive and obtain a link to share.
Record yourself using PowerPoint. Go to Slideshow > Record slideshow in the top menu. You can then go to File > Export and choose a MP4 or mov file. This may take a few minutes. You can then attach the file to your discussion board post.Please upload or embed a short video (3-5 minutes) presenting your final paper. You will receive feedback from your peers and instructor that you will then integrate into your revised paper, if you choose to do so.

the topic is discussing the extent to which foreign aid is benefitial towards african countries

The recommended structure is
a title page
an abstract
a contents page is optional

a list of a list of tables and figures is also optional
yes harvard referencing
then the substantive chapters
this includes the literature review

hypotheses
methodology section if its empirical research
then analysis
conclusion and discussion
then bibliography

Your response to this discussion is due by this week Friday at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

You are also asked to respond to at least one other student in the class on his or her response.

Your response to your fellow student is due by this week Sunday at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

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Your next writing assignment (WA #2) in WRTG 391 will be a six-source essay, or an expanded synthesis. This essay will lead you to your final essay (WA #3), a multiple-source synthesis essay, also known as a literature review.

Watch the two video tutorials from UMGC Library, “How to Write a Literature Review” and “How to Write a Synthesis Essay,” and complete the following task. (You can find those links in Week 4/Content/Learning Resources.)

Imagine that you are working for a department within a large company. The manager of your department is considering allowing workers in your department to telework, in other words, to work from home.

However, your manager is not sure what to expect from this possible change.

She is not sure what the advantages, pitfalls, unexpected issues, etc. are of allowing teleworking. For example, she is not sure whether workers become less productive because they will be working from home and not supervised. She also considers the possibility that workers will become more productive because they won’t have to worry about traffic and parking. They won’t have to take large amounts of time off to get children to a doctor’s appointment, to see a doctor themselves, to take care of errands, etc. It is possible that working from home will improve productivity.

Other questions abound in her mind. For example, how many days a week should the workers be allowed to telework? Should they be limited to one day? Two days? Or should they be unlimited to telework as many days as they would like per week?

In addition, she is not sure if everyone should be allowed to telework or if perhaps only people in certain positions should be allowed to telework. For example, she knows that the janitor cannot telework. His job could not be done at a distance. But some individuals could telework, as their jobs involve meetings and other functions that could be accomplished at a distance.

Overall, your manager is somewhat at a loss on this issue.

Your manager has asked you to review the literature on teleworking. She has asked that you submit a literature review to her next month on the topic of teleworking.

From what you have gleaned in this class about what a literature review is, what is your manager asking you to do?

Does she want a proposal that supports a new teleworking arrangement?
Does she want a persuasive paper that takes a stand against teleworking?
Or does she want something entirely different from those two options?
Please give your answer in a short paragraph of 75 to 100 words.

Please note that you will not be able to see other students’ responses to this discussion topic until you post your response.

You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads
Week 4, Discussion 2— Examining a Sample Student Six-Source EssayContains unread posts
Must post first.
Your response to this discussion is due by this week Friday at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

You are also asked to respond to at least one other student in the class on his or her response.

Your response to your fellow student is due by this week Sunday at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

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This discussion will help you transition from your Annotated Bibliography (WA #1) to your Six-Source Essay (WA #2).

As you prepare to write the Six-Source Essay (WA #3), you might return to your Annotated Bibliography (WA #1) for material and inspiration. Looking over the sample annotated bibliography and sample six-source essay can be instructive. As noted, these essays aren’t perfect. The writer is still working to synthesize the sources. However, the Six-Source Essay adds some new material and other improvements.

Here’s what you’ll need to do:

Review the two sample student papers here:
WA#1-Sample Language Annotated Bibliography
WA#2-Sample Language Six Source Essay
Compare the two documents.
Review the webpage, Transitions from Purdue OWL
Answer the following prompts and post your responses.
After reading the two articles and the information on transitions, answer the following questions:

(1) How has the writer altered, or changed, the material from the Annotated Bibliography to the Six-Source Essay? (Answer in 1-3 sentences.) (E.g., “The writer has developed a thesis…; The writer has synthesized sources…..; The writer has clarified connections…”)

(2) What sources has she added to the Six Source Essay? What effect do the new source(s) have on the essay? (1-3 sentences) (E.g., “The new sources serve to emphasize the writer’s point that…; The new sources illustrate specific ideas in the other articles…..”)

(3) Pick a paragraph section of the Six-Source Essay where synthesis needs to be improved, and add an appropriate transitional phrase/sentence.

As you think about synthesis in the Six Source Essay, consider the use of transitions. Transitions are like signs for your readers. They give direction and they help to link things together. Good transitions move the reader from one point to the next, and they also focus the attention of the reader on the main idea of the essay. You can use words or phrases as transitions, but you must be careful to choose words that indicate the right relationship between ideas. Here are a few examples of relationships you can indicate with transitions:

to show addition: and, also, in addition, furthermore.
to give examples: for example, for instance, specifically
to compare: also, likewise, similarly
to contrast: however, on the other hand, yet, although
to summarize or conclude: therefore, in other words
to show time: after, before, during, next, finally, meanwhile, immediately
to show place or direction: above, below, nearby, close, far, left, right
to indicate logical relationships: therefore, consequently, as a result, thus, since, because.
(4) Post a response on one or two of your classmate(s’) threads, commenting on his/her analysis of the two student papers.

Thank you!

Interview a Business Leader who you perceive models or applies ethical business practices.

Following the interview, craft an 8–10 page paper from the information gathered. Include your analysis of the interviewee’s leadership style supported with research.

Schedule a 30-minute interview to have sufficient time to ask some of the questions below. You are not limited to these questions. You can ask additional questions to gain further insight. When conducting the interview, ensure that you are courteous and the business person is comfortable to speak on the subjects in question. Use good judgment in scheduling and conducting the interview to gather your information.

Interview Questions
What is your leadership background? How many people do you lead directly and indirectly?

Do you have ethics present in your mind while interacting with others in the workplace?

Do you practice business ethics when training subordinates?

What impact do ethics have in your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly decision-making?

Do you promote ethical behavior to subordinates, peers, and superiors?

How much time do you spend dealing with ethical issues in your position?

Does ethical/unethical behavior affect customer relations? If so, in what way? If not, please explain.

Do you select teams based on their personal ethical code? What ingredients do you believe make a successful team in regards to performing in an exemplary ethical manner?

What successful ethical ideas can you share to guide prospective or current leaders in developing solid and sound decisions with the goal of overall success within the organization?

How much attention does your guidance project when it comes to social responsibility?

Is having a sound ethical code of ethics important in competitive environments? How do you present and verify if the code of ethics is being followed in your organization?

If you were to summarize in one sentence on what ethics is, what would it be?

Paper Structure
Introduction

Interview information

Analysis of Interviewee’s leadership style supported with research

Conclusion

Research Note
There is a requirement of at least two (2) references for this individual assignment. The reference must not be the person who is interviewed or from the textbook. It is highly recommended to read articles to gather information on leadership to describe the proper meaning of the leadership being discussed from this interview.

Paper Format
Use introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion headings

Body paragraph headers can be the interview question, presented logically

At least 2 references of an academic or scholarly source are required for this paper. You are expected to use academic sources such as FSCJ’s Library and Learning Commons peer-reviewed database or Internet sources, such as: “.org”, “.edu”, “.mil”, “.gov.” Sources not allowed are Wikipedia, Dictionaries, wikis, or blogs.

Use APA, 7th edition, writing style for in-text citations and each reference source that you use. Remember, all wording that is not your own must be cited. For APA writing assistance, reference Student Resources in the Start Here module.

Use 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and double-spacing.

Include a reference page in APA 7th edition style.

The cover sheet should include the following:

Your name

Title of Paper

Course Title

Course Number

Semester and Year

Instructor’s Name

Date of Submission

Submission
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Grading
This assignment is worth a total of 250 points. Please review the grading rubric before submitting the assignment.

Interview Assignment Rubric

160 to >139 pts
Exemplary
The assignment clearly addresses all aspects of the directions. The ideas contained in it are clear, based in solid logic, and concise at all times. The work provides multiple textual examples and details that clearly support the ideas presented within it. The topic is thoroughly explored in detail.
139 to >119 pts
Meets Expectations
The assignment addresses all aspects of the directions. The ideas contained in it are usually clear, based in logic, and concise. The work provides some textual examples and details to support the ideas presented within it. The topic is explored with sufficient detail.
119 to >60 pts
Developing
The assignment addresses all aspects of the directions. The ideas contained in it are usually clear, based in logic, and concise. The work provides some textual examples and details to support the ideas presented within it. The topic is explored with sufficient detail.
60 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
The assignment addresses few or no aspects of the directions. The ideas contained in it are unclear and illogical. The work provides no textual examples and details to support the ideas presented within it. The topic is minimally explored
/ 160 pts
Research
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30 to >25 pts
Exemplary
At least 2 references of an academic or scholarly source are effectively integrated in the paper.
25 to >20 pts
Meets Expectations
1 reference of an academic or scholarly source are adequately integrated in the paper.
20 to >14 pts
Developing
No references of academic or scholarly source are included in the paper or interviewee is cited as the reference.
14 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Interviewee is cited or no references used.
/ 30 pts
Formatting
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30 to >25 pts
Exemplary
APA style is used to the highest degree. There are no errors in formatting. All paper formatting requirements are met.
25 to >20 pts
Meets Expectations
APA style is used, but not consistently. Few errors in formatting exist. Most paper formatting requirements are met.
20 to >14 pts
Developing
Attempts to use APA style, but does so unsuccessfully. Many errors exist. Paper formatting requirements are flawed.
14 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
APA style is not used or another writing style (e.g., MLA) is used. Paper formatting requirements are not adhered to.
/ 30 pts
Technical Aspects
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30 to >24 pts
Exemplary
Grammar, spelling and punctuation are impeccable. No errors are found.
24 to >19 pts
Meets Expectations
One to two grammar, spelling and /or punctuation errors are found.
19 to >14 pts
Developing
Three to five grammar, spelling and /or punctuation errors are found.
14 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Six or more grammar, spelling and /or punctuation errors are found.
/ 30 pts
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SPED 8600: School Collaboration Project Information
2
1) compare and contrast types and quality of collaboration that were presented in the
gathered data and in primary scholarly sources (i.e., peer-reviewed articles, books)
2) discuss at least three collaborative strategies (from primary scholarly sources) to address
barriers/weaknesses to enhance the quality of collaboration in educational contexts to
ensure students with disabilities access the rich relationship and learning opportunities in
the least restricted environment
• Guidelines for Collaboration Research Paper: The 10–12 page collaboration research paper
should include the following:
a. have introduction-body-conclusion
b. write in academic voice (also review Graduate vs. Undergraduate writing and
Scholarly Writing Guidelines)
c. utilize the various chapters in the required course textbook along with at least 10
additional primary scholarly sources (such as books and peer-review journal articles
within the last 10 years)
d. paraphrase ideas/information from primary scholarly sources instead of using direct
quotes. – No direct quotes!
e. include in-text citations and a reference list in APA 7th ed. style for sources from
which information is found.
f. follow the general APA 7th ed. style paper formatting, and have a title and reference
pages in APA 7th ed. style (No abstract is needed for this paper.)SPED 8600: School Collaboration Project Information
2
1) compare and contrast types and quality of collaboration that were presented in the
gathered data and in primary scholarly sources (i.e., peer-reviewed articles, books)
2) discuss at least three collaborative strategies (from primary scholarly sources) to address
barriers/weaknesses to enhance the quality of collaboration in educational contexts to
ensure students with disabilities access the rich relationship and learning opportunities in
the least restricted environment
• Guidelines for Collaboration Research Paper: The 10–12 page collaboration research paper
should include the following:
a. have introduction-body-conclusion
b. write in academic voice (also review Graduate vs. Undergraduate writing and
Scholarly Writing Guidelines)
c. utilize the various chapters in the required course textbook along with at least 10
additional primary scholarly sources (such as books and peer-review journal articles
within the last 10 years)
d. paraphrase ideas/information from primary scholarly sources instead of using direct
quotes. – No direct quotes!
e. include in-text citations and a reference list in APA 7th ed. style for sources from
which information is found.
f. follow the general APA 7th ed. style paper formatting, and have a title and reference
pages in APA 7th ed. style (No abstract is needed for this paper.)

Complete the following questions:
Provide the current U.S. statistics on sedative prescriptions in the last couple of years.
List the three most commonly prescribed sedatives.
In your opinion, how can we best monitor proper sedative use while also minimizing potential for abuse?
***Be sure to cite sources in all of your responses***

• Have a Cover page, in APA style
• Have a References page, in APA style
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources with full citations on a References page in APA format.
• Be 12-15 pages in length
• Contain a clear, debatable, thesis statement
• Be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, and have 1-inch margins
• Absolutely NOT be late–NO late work will be accepted for this assignmentYour essay should be a Persuasive Research
Paper
• Have a Cover page, in APA style
• Have a References page, in APA style
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources with full citations on a References page in APA format.
• Be 12-15 pages in length
• Contain a clear, debatable, thesis statement
• Be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, and have 1-inch margins
• Absolutely NOT be late–NO late work will be accepted for this assignmentYour essay should be a Persuasive Research
Paper
• Have a Cover page, in APA style
• Have a References page, in APA style
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources with full citations on a References page in APA format.
• Be 12-15 pages in length
• Contain a clear, debatable, thesis statement
• Be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, and have 1-inch margins
• Absolutely NOT be late–NO late work will be accepted for this assignmentYour essay should be a Persuasive Research
Paper
• Have a Cover page, in APA style
• Have a References page, in APA style
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources with full citations on a References page in APA format.
• Be 12-15 pages in length
• Contain a clear, debatable, thesis statement
• Be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, and have 1-inch margins
• Absolutely NOT be late–NO late work will be accepted for this assignmentYour essay should be a Persuasive Research
Paper
• Have a Cover page, in APA style
• Have a References page, in APA style
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources with full citations on a References page in APA format.
• Be 12-15 pages in length
• Contain a clear, debatable, thesis statement
• Be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, and have 1-inch margins
• Absolutely NOT be late–NO late work will be accepted for this assignmentYour essay should be a Persuasive Research
Paper
• Have a Cover page, in APA style
• Have a References page, in APA style
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources with full citations on a References page in APA format.
• Be 12-15 pages in length
• Contain a clear, debatable, thesis statement
• Be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, and have 1-inch margins
• Absolutely NOT be late–NO late work will be accepted for this assignmentYour essay should be a Persuasive Research
Paper
• Have a Cover page, in APA style
• Have a References page, in APA style
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources with full citations on a References page in APA format.
• Be 12-15 pages in length
• Contain a clear, debatable, thesis statement
• Be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, and have 1-inch margins
• Absolutely NOT be late–NO late work will be accepted for this assignment

How do gender roles and gender expectations affect opportunity in education or the workplace? How do they affect men and women within the domestic sphere (aka the home)? How do gender roles and gender expectations affect members of the LGBTQIA+ community? What are some ways that these gender stratifications could begin to be remedied?

Project 9: Final Project (APA)
Microsoft Word .doc or .docx, Must be in APA Format + Additional Requirements (See Requirements and Guidelines below)
Deadline of Wednesday, April 19 for full credit
LATE CREDIT Deadline: April 20 for -25%.
No papers accepted AFTER April 20.
Please note that this APA paper is
(1) a restricted topic paper.
(2) Your paper must use APA format to cite sources and include the matching APA references list for your sources. Papers that do not include adequate citations with matching references will not be accepted for credit.
Your paper (3) MUST use the textbook as your initial source (the source that drives the focus/topic of your paper). See the description for topic restrictions.
You are to (4) include AT LEAST TWO more reputable sources to support your initial focus/topic. Read the description for all of the requirements for this paper (Includes topic restrictions, paper length, and formatting requirements).
If in doubt. Ask.
Essay Guidelines & Rubric
Download a copy of an APA template if you wish to use it: APA_FinalPaper_Template_2020v1.docDownload APA_FinalPaper_Template_2020v1.doc
Project Description, Grading Scale, AND “Most Common Mistakes!”: Project9FinalPaper2023v2.docDownload Project9FinalPaper2023v2.doc
Restricted Topic
Essay: Pick a topic from this semester,
RESTRICTIONS to follow:
Restrict the topic to the Baase & Henry text, describing the technology AND citing the Baase & Henry source in APA format). The topic that you pick is to be related to some Technological Innovation that has had a marked impact on society or culture in the United States and at least one other country outside of North America.
You will compare and contrast how this innovation has affected society or culture in North America and how it has affected society or culture in at least one other country outside of North America.
This technological innovation must have been invented or become popular since 1990. (So, fairly current!)
Your research will be based (citations and reference required) on the Baase and Henry text AND additional research into the topic to be supported by at least two additional reputable sources.
See the note on what is reputable and not reputable down below under REQUIREMENTS.
The minimum word count is 1200 words, not including the cover page, abstract (as the abstract is NOT REQUIRED), and the references page.
See the reduction of points chart for word counts not reaching 1200 words.
I would prefer that you use your own words (You still need to cite and include your references when paraphrasing.)
There are reductions in word count for excessive quotations (over 10%). Remember that if you use information from a source, you must cite your source and include references, even if you paraphrase.
If you include a statistic, information about a topic that is generally not known, or a quote, or paraphrase information from a source, you must cite a source and include the reference.
IF you know the statistic (didn’t make it up because you had heard it somewhere before), you must find a reputable source to cite and reference.
For example, I can’t say Facebook has the most number of users. I would need to support my claim, cite it, and reference the source. (Yes, I know that this is no longer true!)
This essay will be completed using APA format. I do not require the Abstract and therefore, will not count it towards the wordcount.
EXAMPLES (Keep in mind, these ideas must include its use in the U.S. and at least one other country outside of North America.): A technological innovation in the meaning of this assignment could be a system encompassing hardware and software (like smart phones and the changes smart phones have made on society), gaming systems that include facial recognition and its implications, current surveillance systems (could be a paper on location tracking during COVID-19), current malware, current computer vulnerabilities enticing groups to hack for cash or bitcoin, OR a program like Facebook or Instagram TikTok and consequences of using such social networking systems, encryption tools, current methods to keep your identity private (could be legal battles or a paper on the issues related to the Ring Doorbell), etc. How has your topic impacted the culture or society in the United States and at least one other country outside of the United States?
Now, pick a technological topic from the Baase & Henry text and do more research on the topic for your project 9 (make sure the topic meets the requirements! If you have a question whether your topic meets the requirements, ASK!
Requirements:
Please read through this whole document. It includes things like restrictions and point values.
Minimum Number of Sources: Using APA format, you are to use at least 3 resources for this essay. The Baase and Henry book will be the driving source. You will introduce your topic using the Baase and Henry book, including citations. Then, you will find more information about your topic using at least 2 more reputable sources to support your topic’s research.
Cite your sources: Even if you paraphrase (see project 1 for an example). Do not assume that you can include information in your essay from sources and not cite them or include the references in your References list. Also, you may not use a paper previously submitted in another course. This is an example of an unpublished manuscript. Including information from the previous paper is OK if you cite your paper and use it as a reference like any other reference! See https://emich.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=116&public=trueLinks to an external site. for EMU’s plagiarism guidelines.
Reputable sources:
The sources, other than the book, can be found on the Internet.
Use reputable resources (journal articles, major newspaper articles, government sites, books) Beware of bias! If you suspect bias, include that in your report!
Sources that are NOT reputable:
Do NOT use: Wikipedia, Ask.com, AOL.com, not an online dictionary, do not use blogs, tweets, or personal websites. Do not conclude that these sources are reputable and will not be counted as a reputable source.
YOU CAN USE THESE in, say your introduction or “hearsay” reference (“he said or she said”): You may begin with a Wikipedia reference or a dictionary definition, as people often do, and include it in the references list. But these will not count these as reputable sources toward your 2 additional references. Do not use these to support any claim you may have within your paper.
CAN I use one or more of these sources that are NOT REPUTABLE?
YES! You MAY use one of these other sources, but the will not count toward the three required sources. (see grading guide to see how many points each additional reputable source is worth!)
For example: You may quote a definition from webster.com, or a blogger’s opinion. The words you write would be counted! And, you will still need to cite and include the reference in the References list. However, do not assume that these sources that are not reputable will be counted towards the two “outside” reputable sources.
Is there a limit on the number of quoted words you can use?
YES! There is a maximum number of quoted words. The limit is 10%, or 120 words. I will deduct any over 120 and subtract this number from your word count. It may work against you!
I would prefer that you use your own words! Paraphrase, but still cite your sources!
File Format: APA, Microsoft Word.doc only
Paper Format: APA (See APA Project and online resources for formatting details when citing your sources and formatting your document.)
Length: At least 1200 words, not including the headers, the cover page and references page.
Your paper must be at least 1200 words in length not counting the cover sheet, the references page, appendix if any, charts are OK as illustrations, but images are not to be included in the body of your document. If you include an image or other document, it will be included in an Appendix that follows your references page and be labeled appropriately.)
The 1200 word count does not include the cover page, an abstract if one is included (not required for this assignment) or References page. Charts, tables, drawings, and images, if any, are to be referenced from within the document and are to be included after the References pages as Appendix I, Appendix II, Appendix III, etc., each on its own page. These are optional. Ask me for guidelines if you will be using these.
At most 10%, or 120 words, of the paper may be direct quotes (properly cited and referenced, of course). If more than 120 words are directly quoted, then the paper’s word count will be reduced by the number of words that exceeds 120 words. You may paraphrase, but you are still required to include proper citations and references for the information belonging to another. Cite your sources. Give credit where credit is due!
Margins: 1 inch margins on all sides. The header has a setting of .5 from the top of the page.
Header: See Project 1 for details. The right side of the margin include the page number at the 1/5 inch margin and must be in the header, not in the document. There are no extra blank lines in the header. This would push your top margin down the page.
Font: Times or Times New Roman font throughout (including the headers). 12-point type throughout.
Coversheet: The coversheet (see project 1 for coversheet requirements).
Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Proofread and spell-check your essay.
Spacing: The entire document is to be double-spaced. There are to be NO extra blank lines OR “PADDED” paragraphs above or below paragraphs OR above or below titles (I know it looks better to add that extra blank line, but that isn’t APA.)
In Microsoft Word: Check your Format>>Paragraph settings to make sure that your paragraph settings are set to zero before and after your paragraphs.
Guidelines for formatting citations: The guidelines are included in the APA Manual, sixth edition, as well as some sites online. I will reference the Purdue Owl APA site but will include specific thing not used there as in: I will require paragraph numbers from Web pages and page numbers from book. A book example would be: According to Baase and Henry, “We would not give back the gift of fire” (2018, p. 36). An online example would be: According to Bahorski, “do double-check that your file has been successfully uploaded to the Drop box” (2014, para. 6). Even if you paraphrase, you still need to cite and reference the source information. I will use the same example as above. Although the gods gave us the gift of fire, no one today would return it to them (Baase & Henry, 2018, p. 36).
If in doubt: Ask.
This might help you write this paper. What to include in this paper:
The Essay Body:
You will include a thesis statement in your introductory paragraph that will be the basis of your essay. And, based on that thesis statement, you will write your essay.
The topic Questions to answer in your report:
What is the innovative technological topic (why is it revolutionary and not ordinary)?
You may include its history in the countries you have selected.
How has it impacted these societies? Who has it impacted (example: old more than young; young more than old; specific profession; humanity as a whole)?
Some other questions that are appropriate for this type of paper and of which we had been discussing throughout the semester:
What are some unintended consequences of the technology (what current uses or future uses were not “built-in” or designed to be a part of the original system but evolved to become a use of the system now)?
What are some legal implications that have resulted from the use of this technology in the countries you are covering?
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? Should this affect the use of this technology? What should we do now?
What do you see as the future of this technology? (What progression do you see happening in the future? For example: Will we still find a need for this? How will this morph into new technologies?) (This can be included as part of your summary.)
More Examples:
The Internet was opened to the masses by President George H. Bush in 1992 when it was signed into U.S. law. E-commerce now facilitates buying goods overseas as easily as in the next state –for example, students find that buying textbooks in other countries is sometimes less expensive, bringing up other legal issues.
Global citizen-scientists invited to participate in research of data presented in real-time video feeds leading to new discoveries. A boy in Russia caught on video a female North American elephant seal feeding at a level not previously recorded.
Submission of Essay Due: Check Class Calendar for date. UPLOAD a the .doc file to the Drop box. Double-check that it has been successfully uploaded.
Point Value: 100 points
See https://emich.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=116&public=trueLinks to an external site. for EMU’s plagiarism guidelines.
Your essay will be in the standard APA format: (See Paper format below)
1) Your opening paragraph includes your introduction and points to cover and also includes your thesis statement.
2) The body of the essay will elaborate each point of the points in your introduction culminating with your weighing the strengths and weaknesses of the technology. Include an assessment of the risks: Determine whether the technology is inherently evil or whether the strengths of the technology outweigh the negative aspects (In other words, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?)
3) Conclude your essay with your summary.
You will upload your final document to your EMU-Online drop box. This report will be submitted in as a Microsoft Word.doc format document only.
Rubric (Grading Scale):
Microsoft Word Final Report Rubric: 100 points –
 To receive credit, the Microsoft Word document must be restricted to a topic found and referenced from the Baase and Henry text, include additional original research, and be successfully uploaded to EMU-Online in the Drop box by the deadline.
 No late credit will be given.
 Your paper must be at least 1200 words in length not counting the cover sheet, the references page, appendix if any (images are not to be included in the body of your document. If you include an image or other document, it will be included in an appendix that follows your references page and be labeled appropriately.)
 Loss of 10% of the 100 points for each block of 120 words for a 10 point per 120 word reduction. So if your paper has 1199 words, it will be reduced by 10% automatically. If the paper has 959 words, it will be reduced by 20%, etc.