Answer & Explanation:Discussion:Short Newsletter Item: Privacy Implications of OPEN DataWrite a short newsletter article (3 to 5 paragraphs) for non-technical managers to tell them about the potential privacy implications of the U.S. federal governments OPEN Data initiatives.Identify and discuss 3 or more specific types of OPEN Data which could impact the privacy of individuals and companies. See londonessays.com for examples.If you need help getting started thinking about privacy and open data, use this Google search: londonessays.com this article is for a newsletter, you may use an informal but professional tone (address the reader as you, use we and our to refer to the organizations perspective).Provide in-text citations and references for 3 or more authoritative sources. Put the reference list at the end of your article.Timeliness of Initial PostingOn TimeLateVery LateNo SubmissionTimeliness of Briefing Statement or Paper12 pointsPosted briefing statement or paper before 11:59 PM ET on Friday.10 pointsPosted briefing statement or paper before 11:59 PM ET on Saturday.5 pointsPosted briefing statement or paper before 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.0 pointsDid not post a briefing statement or paper before 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.Briefing Statement or PaperExcellentOutstandingAcceptableNeeds ImprovementNeeds Significant ImprovementMissing or No Work SubmittedIntroduction to Briefing Statement or Paper10 pointsProvided an excellent introduction to the deliverable which clearly, concisely, and accurately addressed the topic of the briefing statement or paper. Appropriately paraphrased information from authoritative sources.8.5 pointsProvided an outstanding introduction to the deliverable which clearly and accurately addressed the topic of the briefing statement or paper. Appropriately paraphrased information from authoritative sources.7 pointsProvided an acceptable introduction to the deliverable which addressed the topic of the briefing statement or paper. Appropriately paraphrased information from authoritative sources.6 pointsProvided an introduction to the deliverable but the section lacked some required details. Information from authoritative sources was mentioned.4 pointsAttempted to provide an introduction to the deliverable but this section lacked detail and/or was not well supported by information drawn from authoritative sources (too many quotations or improper paraphrasing).0 pointsIntroduction was missing or no work submitted.Analysis15 pointsProvided an excellent analysis of the issues for the required briefing topic. Addressed at least three separate issues and provided appropriate examples for each. Appropriately used and cited information from authoritative sources.13.5 pointsProvided an outstanding analysis of the issues for the required briefing topic. Addressed at least two separate issues and provided appropriate examples for each. Appropriately used and cited information from authoritative sources.12 pointsProvided an acceptable analysis of the issues for the required briefing topic. Addressed at least one specific issue and provided an appropriate example. Appropriately used and cited information from authoritative sources.11 pointsAddressed the required briefing topic but the analysis lacked details or was somewhat disorganized. Appropriately used and cited information from authoritative sources.8 pointsMentioned the required briefing topic but the analysis was very disorganized or off topic. OR, the analysis did not appropriately use information from authoritative sources (too many quotations or improper paraphrasing).0 pointsAnalysis was missing or no work was submitted.Summary10 pointsIncluded an excellent summary section for the briefing statement or paper which was on topic, well organized, and covered at least 3 key points. The summary contained at least one full paragraph.8.5 pointsIncluded an outstanding summary paragraph for the briefing statement or paper which was on topic and covered at least 3 key points.7 pointsIncluded a summary paragraph for the briefing statement or paper which was on topic and provided an appropriate closing.6 pointsIncluded a summary paragraph but, this section lacked content or was disorganized.4 pointsIncluded a few summary sentences for the briefing statement or paper.0 pointsDid not include a summary for the briefing statement or paper.Use of Authoritative Sources5 pointsIncluded and properly cited three or more authoritative sources (no errors).4 pointsIncluded and properly cited three or more authoritative sources (minor errors allowable).3 pointsIncluded and cited two or more authoritative sources (minor errors allowable). Reference list entries contain sufficient information to enable the reader to find and retrieve the cited sources.2 pointsIncluded and cited at least one authoritative source (errors allowable in citations or reference entries). Reference list entries contain sufficient information to enable the reader to find and retrieve the cited sources.1 pointMentioned at least one authoritative source but, the citations and/or reference list entries lacked required information (not sufficient to retrieve the correct resource).0 pointsReferences and citations were missing. Or, no work submitted.Professionalism10 pointsNo formatting, grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. Submitted work sho
ws outstanding organization and the use of color, fonts, titles, headings and sub-headings, etc. is appropriate to the assignment type.8.5 pointsWork contains minor errors in formatting, grammar, spelling or punctuation which do not significantly impact professional appearance. Work needs some polishing to improve professional appearance.7 pointsErrors in formatting, spelling, grammar, or punctuation which need attention / editing to improve professional appearance of the work.6 pointsSubmitted work has numerous errors in formatting, spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Substantial polishing / editing is required.4 pointsSubmitted work is difficult to read and/or understand. OR, work has significant errors in formatting, spelling, grammar, punctuation, or word usage which detract from the overall professional appearance of the work.0 pointsNo submission.Timeliness of PostingsOn TimeLateVery LateFirst Critique for Another Student2 pointsPosted a critique of another students briefing statement or paper before 11:59 pm ET on Saturday.1 pointPosted a critique of another students briefing statement or paper before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday.0 pointsDid not post a critique of another students briefing statement or paper before 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.Second Critique for Another Student2 pointsPosted a second critique of another students briefing statement or paper before 11:59 pm ET on Saturday.1 pointPosted a second critique of another students briefing statement or paper before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday.0 pointsDid not post a second critique of another students briefing statement or paper before 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.Follow-Up Reply or Discussion Participation2 pointsPosted a follow-up reply or discussion posting before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday.0 pointsPosted a follow-up reply or discussion posting after 11:59 pm ET on Sunday.0 pointsDid not post a follow-up reply in the weeks topic.Second Follow-Up Reply or Discussion Posting2 pointsPosted a second follow-up reply or discussion posting before 11:59 pm ET on Sunday.0 pointsPosted a second follow-up reply or discussion posting after 11:59 pm ET on Sunday.0 pointsDid not post a second follow-up reply in the weeks topic.Quality of Discussion PostingsExcellentAcceptableNeeds ImprovementLow-Quality or No Work SubmittedCritique #1 for Another Students Briefing Statement or Paper10 pointsPosted an excellent critique for another students briefing statement or paper. Critique focused on ways in which the content could be improved and/or better organized. Provided 3 or more specific examples and added value to the discussion.8.5 pointsPosted an acceptable critique for another students briefing statement or paper. Critique focused on ways in which the content could be improved and/or better organized. Provided at least one specific example and added value to the discussion.7 pointsPosted a critique of another students briefing statement or paper. Critique provided at least one suggestion for improvement.0 pointsPosting was missing or did not add contain a critique of the briefing statement or paper.Critique #2 for Another Students Briefing Statement or Paper10 pointsPosted an excellent critique for another students briefing statement or paper. Critique focused on ways in which the content could be improved and/or better organized. Provided 3 or more specific examples and added value to the discussion.8.5 pointsPosted an acceptable critique for another students briefing statement or paper. Critique focused on ways in which the content could be improved and/or better organized. Provided at least one specific example and added value to the discussion.7 pointsPosted a critique of a second students briefing statement or paper. Critique provided at least one suggestion for improvement.0 pointsPosting was missing or did not add contain a critique of the briefing statement or paper.Follow-up Reply or Comment #15 pointsPosted a follow-up reply or comment which added value to the discussion.4 pointsPosted an acceptable follow-up reply or comment which added some value to the discussion.3 pointsPosted a follow-up reply or comment but added little value to the discussion.0 pointsPosting was missing or did not add value to the discussion.Follow-up Reply or Comment #25 pointsPosted a follow-up reply or comment which added value to the discussion.4 pointsPosted an acceptable follow-up reply or comment which added some value to the discussion.3 pointsPosted a follow-up reply or comment but added little value to the discussion.0 pointsPosting was missing or did not add value to the discussion.Overall ScoreExcellent100 or moreOutstanding85 or moreAcceptable75 or moreNeeds Improvement65 or moreNeeds Significant ImprovementCase Study #2: Can we ensure that Digital Government services are secure?
Case Scenario:
You have been
asked to participate in a panel discussion of security issues affecting digital
government Websites. Each panel member has been asked to select a specific
Website (from the list provided in Table 1) and then research (a) the
information and services that it provides and (b) the security issues which
could impact the delivery of digital government services. Your two to three
page summary of your research will be provided to the panel audience in advance
of the discussion.
Table 1. List of
Approved Digital Government Websites