Sunday, 1 July 2018

Data becomes useful information when it is provided with context.

Baker Post

Data becomes useful information when it is provided with context.  A single piece of data is useless without being included with a way to relate that data to something else.  For instance, a number by itself means nothing without some type of context applied to it.  Boyle gives this example: “Take the number 37…now give it some context: 37 degrees C is normal body temperature” (Boyle, 2011).  The number by itself is merely a data point, but when provided context it becomes a useful piece of information that can be put to use.  However, as our society has become so reliant on the internet, data is often pushed out instantly without any chance to provide a true context to the situation.  There have been an unprecedented amount of controversial situations in recent memory that were brought to public attention without proper context being provided.  This has the effect of allowing the public to form opinions without all the information necessary to have a truly informed opinion.  Fayoyin and Ngwainmbi wrote, “Data and social statistics have been misinterpreted and misrepresented causing major misinformation within interpersonal and mass communication” (Fayoyin and Ngwainmbi, 2014).  This is a problem that has been constant for a long time but has only been made significantly worse with the emergence of social media.

                  A primary source is an original document or source of some kind.  If the source of information is an eyewitness or you get the information directly from an expert in a given field it would be considered a primary source.  An example would be an autobiography as an individual is writing about their experiences first hand.  A secondary source is when the information is derived from someone who was either told about or heard about the information from the primary source.  A good example for a secondary source would be a biography that either takes the information from the individual themselves or from things they have written.

                For my paper I have found a primary source that was written by one of the most wanted hackers of all time: Kevin Mitnick titled Famed Hacker Kevin Mitnick Shows You How to Go Invisible Online.  Mitnick here gives a common example of how hackers today are able to ensure they cover their tracks and are not detected, at least with any certainty.  Another primary source I will use was written by Richard Hummel from the SANS Institute who wrote a paper entitled, Securing Against the Most Common Vectors o Cyber Attacks.  A secondary source that I will be utilizing is one that discusses many of the biggest known cyber attacks written by Bruce Middleton titled A History of Cyber Security Attacks: 1980 to Present.

              

1.       Boyle, Rebecca. Data Harmony: How We Can Turn Piles of Raw Data into Usable Knowledge, https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-11/turning-raw-data-useful-ingredients (Accessed 27 June 2018)

2.       Fayoyin, Adebayo and Ngwainmbi, Emmanuel. Use and Misuse of Data in Advocacy, Media and Opinion Polls in Africa: Realities, Challenges and Opportunities, https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jdcs/article/view/112465/102216 (Accessed 27 June 2018)

3.       Hummel, Richard. Securing Against the Most Common Vectors of Cyber Attacks, https://www.sans.org/reading-







Example of  someone who response to Baker post



enjoyed reading your statement in regard on when data can become usable. I do agree with you a single data with no access for dissemination does not provide a chance for others to dispute data validity.  Data with no verification is just data that it cannot be use. Last year during US senator’s election many television outlets started informing the audience unverified information on the news and after too many allegations many of those candidates just decided to drop their names from the list of participants even if they only had the best intention to serve their communities. The Television news that it supposed to report after information has been verified.  Hackers do the same when they get a hold a new phone number usually they start calling to phishing for verifying to whom belongs the phone number and try to get as much information as possible for them to used data for future attack or financial gain. Great primary source for your paper, I am sure you will do well.  Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Our country remains divided in so many issues like some states approving drugs into their states with the idea to build revenue for their states on behaves of the youth. Many senators openly promotes approving marihuana in their states. We have at least 11 states who openly proclaims to be openly to try into their states and we are glad that the majority of people are against this idea.  The news outlets needs to become more responsible in telling the people the truth in regards how drugs is affecting our way of life and the future of our teens.
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Monday, 11 June 2018

The exhibit review section of The Public Historian was established to report on and evaluate current historical exhibits, including performances, living history, and historical built environments.

All questions regarding review proposals, submissions, editing, and publication should be directed to .edu.
BACKGROUND
The exhibit review section of The Public Historian was established to report on and evaluate current historical exhibits, including performances, living history, and historical built environments. The journal reviews both exhibits that receive wide public attention (e.g., exhibits in large nationally known museums), and works in smaller institutions and other contexts, such as community or neighborhood centers. This section contains a mix of single item reviews and multi-item review essays, as well as thematic or comparative essays focusing on regions, special-interest audiences, or methodological issues. Review essays compare two or more exhibits or museums, treating the relevant subject in more depth than would be possible in a short review.
CONTENT
In reviewing public exhibits, it is especially important that reviewers understand the intended purposes and audience of the exhibition and the institutional context in which it was produced (e.g., large or limited budget, availability of artifacts, time or other constraints imposed by the institution). Contact the exhibit curator to gather pertinent information on the exhibition’s goals, its audience, and the conditions (budgetary, social, etc.) under which it was mounted. Only in this way can a fair evaluation of a historical exhibit be made.
  • Your review should briefly report on the exhibit (subject matter, main themes, form) as well as evaluate its effectiveness. Evaluation should take into consideration the accuracy of content and setting and the effectiveness of presentation and overall design (e.g., visual quality, conveyance of text, use of sound, and the meshing of these components).
  • Reviewers should consider other aspects of the exhibit, such as the use of experimental interpretive techniques and the role played by historians in the creation of the exhibit.
  • Whenever possible, consider the exhibit in the larger context of scholarship in history and in museum interpretation. If a book or catalog was published to accompany the exhibit, that volume should be reviewed as well. In general, reviewers should bear in mind these questions:
    1. What can you do in the exhibit that you cannot do in traditional history presentations?
    2. Is the curator enhancing public knowledge and debate on the subject area covered?
    3. What might other professionals learn from this effort?
Please avoid passive-voice constructions, overly complex sentences, jargon, and redundancies. We may return for revision any review in need of severe editing, and we reserve the right to reject any review submitted for publication.
All reviews are edited to conform to the TPH house style and standard literary usage to achieve greater economy of space and clarity of meaning. Please consult The Chicago Manual of Style for guidance.
NUTS AND BOLTS
  1. Write your review as an Microsoft Word document. (NOTE: We cannot process WordPerfect files.)
  2. Use 12-pt. font and double-space the review.
  3. Unless otherwise agreed upon between reviewer and editor, reviews should be 1000-1200 words long (four to five double-spaced pages). We will shorten, or return for revision, any review of excessive length. Length restrictions vary in the case of review essays, to which we apply the standards of articles.
  4. Provide the following information in your introductory heading: title of exhibit/museum; name of curator/historical consultant; sponsor/publisher; date of display/publication; and any further information that would help to identify or credit responsible parties.
HEADING
The Whitney Plantation. John Cummings, Founder; Ibrahima Seck, Academic Director; Ashley Rogers, Director of Museum Operations; Monique Johnson, Assistant Director of Museum Operations; Laura Amann, Director of Communications. December 8, 2014–On going. http://www.whitneyplantation.com/.
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  2. The Public Historian uses the footnote style, spelling, and punctuation format of The Chicago Manual of Style and The American Heritage Dictionary. Footnotes will appear as endnotes, and must be double-spaced.
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Nobody is capable of seeing the future, yet we must be capable of making hypotheses about it and be prepared for what comes our way.

Choose a contemporary issue that is of national concern. Write an essay of at least 750 words
Choose a contemporary issue that is of national concern. Write an essay of at least 750 words that persuades readers that they should be concerned as well.
Nobody is capable of seeing the future, yet we must be capable of making hypotheses about it and be prepared for what comes our way.  One of the biggest global issues is one that many do not even realize because people fail to think of the future of our planet.  Instead, people just do things and only feel regret after the consequences are felt. 
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As a manager or leader in an organization, it is vital for you to understand critical cyber laws that affect your organization so that sound policies, procedures, and guidelines can be established to ensure that your organization conforms to the various laws

As a manager or leader in an organization, it is vital for you to understand critical cyber laws that affect your organization so that sound policies, procedures, and guidelines can be established to ensure that your organization conforms to the various laws. It is also important for employees of an organization, as well as other entities that interact with the organization, to understand the basics of the cyber laws that are enforced within your organization.
For this assignment, complete the following: 
Research
  • Research each of the foundational laws below:
    1. Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, 2003
    2. Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (US Patriot Act), 2001, renewed 2006
    3. Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000
    4. Financial Services Modernization Act, 1999
    5. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 1998
    6. No Electronic Theft (NET) Act, 1997
    7. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), 1996
    8. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 1991
Presentation
  • In a very brief and easy to understand format, create a presentation that can be used to instruct individuals and groups on the basic substantive content and purpose of each law.
    • For each law, create a single slide that cites the full title of the law, providing a brief description of the law and its content in 4-5 bullet points.
  • To gain interest, utilize graphics and a colorful slide set theme, but ensure that the presentation is easy to read and understand, is professional in appearance, and is visually pleasing and balanced (consistent fonts and font sizes).
Format
The format of the presentation should follow the following professional guidelines:
    1. Title slide
    2. Introduction and/or Agenda slide
    3. A single slide for each law
    4. Conclusion slide
    5. Reference slide
Use current APA format for your citations and Reference slide. 
Note: Designing your presentation using the notes area is useful for recording and organizing your thoughts as you develop your slides. Making notes for yourself is a good practice and helps you stay focused with accurate information, especially if you are delivering your presentation.
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Go to IGI Global and search for a journal that catches your attention.

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comparing your organization’s disaster recovery and business continuity plans with the best practices outlined in your course text.Content should include, but not be limited to:selecting the DR. team, assessing risks and impacts, prioritizing systems and functions for recovery, data storage and recovery sites, developing plans and procedures, procedures for special circumstances, and testing the disaster recovery plan.

Write a 3-4 page APA formatted paper comparing your organization’s disaster recovery and business continuity plans with the best practices outlined in your course text.Content should include, but not be limited to:selecting the DR. team, assessing risks and impacts, prioritizing systems and functions for recovery, data storage and recovery sites, developing plans and procedures, procedures for special circumstances, and testing the disaster recovery plan.Your paper should include an abstract and a conclusion and a reference page with 3-5 references:
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How is the global foreign exchange market structured?

How is the global foreign exchange market structured? 
Are digital telecommunications replacing people?
Please add citations and references (500 minimum words)
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