Day: August 27, 2019

WRITTEN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

 

PhD candidates should provide an authentic personal statements to each of the five following questions/prompts reflecting on their own personal interest. In the event that any outside resources are used, resources should be cited in APA format. Submissions should be a maximum of 500 words or 125 words per question/prompt. It is best to respond to each prompt/question individually for clarity of the reviewer. Documents should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

 

PhD IT

 

1. What are your research interests in the area of Information Technology? Why do you think it is important to research in this area?
2. Why did you select to pursue a program at University of the Cumberlands instead of other institutions?
3. As an individual, what are your strengths and weaknesses? How will these impact you as a doctoral information technology student?
4. Where do you see the future of Information Technology heading?
5. How can obtaining a doctorate impact your contribution to the practices of information technology? Where do you see yourself after obtaining a doctorate from UC ?

 

This is a 5-paragraph paper based on research in designated sources.  It is a position paper in which you support a thesis statement by reason and historical examples.   By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policeman of the world.” One can identify early steps this direction well before World War II, but in this paper focus on the period from 1950 to the present. The American international “policing” role developed because of the Cold War, but now terrorists or any power having or trying to get weapons of mass destruction (WMD) are the potential targets of such a role.  Your paper will use specific examples—two from the Cold War years (roughly 1950-1990) and two from the past three decades (1991-2019). Examine the two statements below and drawing from provided sources and the university’s online library, present a paper with specific examples and arguments to demonstrate the validity of your position. [Don’t use this background paragraph in your paper.]

 

NOTE:  The word “policing” here has nothing to do with traditional law enforcement agencies. It is more about trying to manage parts of the globe—usually by use of military force or the threat of it.  The aim of this management may be to maintain stability, remove threats of “rogue” forces or terrorists or weapons, prevent the expansion of autocratic rule, protect a fledgling democracy, etc. 

 

Choose one of these thesis statements as your position (make it the last sentence of your introductory paragraph): 

 

THESIS STATEMENT 1:  By examples from different decades since 1950, it is clear that the international policing role and strategy of the United States was once essential, but should now be discarded as ineffective and counterproductive. 

 

THESIS STATEMENT 2:  By examples from different decades since 1950, it is clear that the international policing role and strategy of the United States during the Cold War has become even more necessary in this period of terrorism and instability. 

 

• Whichever thesis statement you choose, plan to make that thesis statement the last sentence in your introductory paragraph.  The general subject is America’s international “policing” role as a superpower for the last 70-plus years.  You may modify the wording slightly to fit more precisely the position you wish to take.  This is NOT a simple statement of a topic; it is a statement of a position you are taking about that topic.  p.s.—Valid arguments and “A” papers can be made with either thesis.  So, you choose the one you think is the stronger position.

 

In your paper, use specific examples—two from the Cold War years (roughly 1950-1990) and two from post Cold War years (the past three decades, roughly 1991-2019). After giving general consideration to your readings and your research, select one of the positions above as your position—your thesis. (Sometimes after doing more thorough research, you might choose the reverse position. This happens with critical thinking and inquiry. Your final paper might end up taking a different position than you originally envisioned.) Organize your paper as follows, handling these issues with this FOUR-PART organization (see Template also):    

 

1. Part One—one paragraph.  INTRODUCTION AND THESIS STATEMENT.  The position you choose will be the thesis statement in your opening paragraph; make it the last sentence of the paragraph.
2. Part Two—two paragraphs normally.  FOUR EXAMPLES.  To support your thesis, use four specific examples, two from the Cold War years (1950-1990) and two from the post-Cold War period (1991-2019).  The examples should be specific and clearly support your thesis.  In these paragraphs one generally must have in-text citations to support your specific examples and to show where the information was found.  Make the examples SPECIFIC.  The FORMAT SAMPLE paper can also help on this part.  
3. Part Three—one paragraph normally. DEALING WITH THE OPPOSING VIEW. The opposing view is the thesis statement you did NOT choose. Identify that opposing view and explain why the opposing view is weak in comparison to yours. No new research needed; just one paragraph of critical thinking suggesting why your thesis/position is stronger than a different view.  Approach it this way:  You adopted a thesis statement. The opposing view is the thesis statement you did NOT adopt. You might start this paragraph by saying “Some may disagree with my thesis and argue that  ——- .”  THEN—you spend 3 to 5 sentences giving a reasoned argument why your thesis is stronger than the opposing view. 
4. Part Four—one paragraph:  LEGACY TODAY AND CONCLUSION:  Consider your life today: In what way does the history you have shown shape or impact issues in your workplace or desired profession? This might be unclear at first since it is foreign policy. (But, super-power status does inevitably provide advantages in a global economy.) This might be easy if you work in cyber security, criminal justice, IT, etc.  You can consider the legal impact of terrorism on the justice system, privacy issues, etc.  Even a business must now plan accordingly. Every profession now must have security safeguards, have emergency incident preparations, plan what to do with data, etc.  A few comments on these things for your profession—and some comments on how this impacts our lives in general.  

 

After the fourth part concluding the paper, be sure you have the numbered list of sources at the end.  And be sure each source listed is also used and cited clearly in the body of the paper.  The FORMAT SAMPLE paper illustrates this.

 

Length: The paper should be 500-to-750 words in length. 500 is a minimum.  750 is a guideline as a maximum.  This word-count does not include any title page or sources list.

 

Research and References: You must use a MINIMUM of four quality academic sources; the Schultz textbook must be one of them. The other three may be from the list below or from other quality sources you find in the university’s online library. 

 

Source list for Assignment 3: Some sources are “primary” sources from the time period being studied. sources below can be accessed via direct link.  they are accessible through the permalink to the source in our online library: Sources below  (On a paper, never list an item as URL only.)

 

SWS Form for the textbook:

 

        Kevin M. Schultz. 2018. HIST: Volume 2: U.S. History since 1865.  5th ed.

 

Choose sources relevant to the topic and position you are taking:

 

G. H. W. Bush. March 6, 1991. Address before a Joint Session of the Congress on the Cessation of the Persian Gulf Conflict. http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/bushnwo.html 

 

 

 

J. F. Dulles. Jan. 2, 1954. Secretary Dulles’ Strategy of Massive Retaliation. http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/dulles.html 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Powell. Feb. 6, 2003. Transcript of Powell’s UN Presentation. http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/02/05/sprj.irq.powell.transcript/ 

 

R. Reagan. March, 1983. Remarks at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Evangelicals. http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/evilemp.html 

 

 

 

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Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements below:

 

• This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
• If you use ECREE as a rough draft tool, the document of the rough draft that you download will be single-spaced.  Once you download and save that, use your Word or other program to double space between lines and to make other edits and additions as necessary. 
• Your final Assignment 3 paper must be typed, double spaced between lines, and use one of these font styles:  Arial, Courier, Times New Roman, or Calibri.  Font size must be between 10 and 12.  Try to use one-inch margins on all sides, but don’t justify the right margin. In-text citations (in the body of the paper) and a numbered Sources list at the end are required, and they should follow SWS format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a title page containing the title of the assignment, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date you completed the paper. (Please—on the title page—keep it fairly plain, no fancy colors, boxes, etc.)
• The title page and the Sources list are not included in the required assignment length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

• Analyze the rise of the United States to a world “superpower” and how that status has shaped its internal developments in recent decades.
• Examine how changes in social and economic conditions and technology can cause corresponding changes in the attitudes of the people and policies of the government
• Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.
• Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
• Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

 

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Click here to view the grading rubric. 

• Select a court case from the “Court Case” section at the end of the text book (Pages 501 -506)   Write a 3 to 4 page paper (not including title and reference page) where you describe the case in detail.  Discuss why the case was important and what precedence it set for future cases.  Why was this case important?  What affect does it have on digital crimes? 
• Put together a PowerPoint presentation containing 10 to 15 slides that describe the case and highlight the importance of the case. 

 

Writing Requirements

 

• PowerPoint Presentation 10-15 slides
• 5-7 pages in length  (excluding cover page, abstract, and reference list)

1)   What  purpose does a performance appraisal serve? What are some key ideas to  remember when conducting a performance appraisal? What best practices  have you seen? What would you change and why?

 

Discussion  Question due by Day Four (Thursday) @ 11:59 PM (EST) and 2 Responses to  Fellow Students due by Day Seven (Sunday) @ 11:59 PM (EST). 

 

 

 

2)   a). Using the Web or other resources, write a brief paper about RSA, its history, its methodology, and where it is used.

 

b). Send a brief message (ten words minimum) using the Caesar Cypher.

Textbook: Amoroso, E. G. (2012). Cyber attacks: protecting national infrastructure. Elsevier. 

 

1. Chapter 1 provided a high-level overview of the need for a national framework for protecting critical infrastructure. For some additional reading, take a look at the latest Presidential Order that relates to strengthening cybersecurity that relates to critical infrastructure: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-executive-order-strengthening-cybersecurity-federal-networks-critical-infrastructure/

 

After reading chapter 1 and looking at the link above look at a real-world scenario and how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays into it. In the scenario, the United States will be hit by a large-scale, coordinated cyber-attack organized by China. These attacks debilitate the functioning of government agencies, parts of the critical infrastructure, and commercial ventures. The IT infrastructure of several agencies are paralyzed, the electric grid in most of the country is shut down, telephone traffic is seriously limited and satellite communications are down (limiting the Department of Defense’s [DOD’s] ability to communicate with commands overseas). International commerce and financial institutions are also severely hit. Please explain how DHS should handle this situation. –  1 page

 

 

 

2. Read chapters 2&3 and https://www.rebex.net/kb/secure-ftp/ (Textbook: Amoroso, E. G. (2012). Cyber attacks: protecting national infrastructure. Elsevier.)

 

In today’s world, both government and the private sector are struggling to provide a secure, efficient, timely, and separate means of delivering essential services internationally. As a result, these critical national infrastructure systems remain at risk from potential attacks via the Internet. It is the policy of the United States to prevent or minimize disruptions to the critical national information infrastructure in order to protect the public, the economy, government services, and the national security of the United States. The Federal Government is continually increasing capabilities to address cyber risk associated with critical networks and information systems.

 

Please explain how you would reduce potential vulnerabilities, protect against intrusion attempts, and better anticipate future threats. – 1 page

 

 

 

Text book: Information Governance: Concepts, Strategies and Best Practices; 1st Edition; Robert F. Smallwood; Copyright © 2014 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey (ISBN 978-1-118-21830-3)

 

 

 

3. Read chapter 1 – Information Governance failures have cost businesses and governments millions and billions of dollars. The course text provides the NSA & Edward Snowden along with Ford Motor Company as examples of what failing to implement a program that works correctly can result. 

 

 

 

Find an example of a business that had a failure in Information Governance. Provide 2 page explaining the who, what, when, why and how of the failure. Include 3-5 citations in APA format.

Emotions are Critical

 

Emotions play a large part in the learning process. Emotions impact how we learn and the information that we are able to retain. Our brains are highly sensitive to each of our emotional states. Educators should be aware of these issues and how they, as educators, can influence the emotional states of their students. Write a four page paper on how emotions are critical to learning including attention, memory, and meaning.

 

Your paper must demonstrate the following points:

 

• Identify and discuss the part(s) of the brain impacted by emotions.
• Evaluate how emotions influence learning, memory, attention, and meaning.
• Discuss how to build a positive emotional climate in the classroom.

 

You must use and cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text. Your paper should be a minimum of four pages with proper formatting according to the 6th edition of the APA style manual (including Times New Roman, 12 point font, with double line spacing and one inch margins). 

Question:

 

Discuss some of the protected characteristics covered by equal employment opportunity laws and why they are important in today’s employment setting.

 

Your discussion is to be submitted in 12-point Times New Roman font using APA format.  You must have a minimum of two sources to support your answer.

 

 

 

 

 

Please read the above question and write the response in 300 words, APA format, provide references and no plagarism.

 

Turnitin score must be below 5%.