Assignment Instructions:
You are tasked as the Cyber Security Analyst at your new organization to prepare a briefing for executive management (comprised of people with anywhere from a basic understanding of Information Technology [IT] to a Chief Information Officer with a vast knowledge of IT). The purpose of the briefing is to let them know after you have analyzed network designs, topologies, architectures, protocols, communications, administration, operations, and resource management for wired, wireless, and satellite networks that affect the security of cyberspace how it may impact your organization, and to develop a policy to be prepared for it.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4 – 6 Pages in length in APA format (not including a cover page and reference section)
- Cover Page
- Background Section
- Analysis of current research on the subject matter
- Recommendations
- Reference Section
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Use current and real-world data to make your points, not just the textbook
- Your report may focus only on the topic of your choosing – imagine yourself working on one aspect of the report while team members complete the other areas following the same structure.
- Your assignment is due by Sunday, not later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
Multiplier
Total
Introduction
The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
The introduction clearly states the main topic but only partially previews the structure of the paper.
The introduction states the main topic but does not preview the structure of the paper.
There is no clear introduction to the main topic or structure of the paper.
X 2.5
Paragraph Construction
All paragraphs include the introductory sentence, explanations or details, and a concluding sentence.
Most paragraphs include introductory sentences, explanations or details, and concluding sentences.
Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well.
The paragraphing structure was not clear, and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.
X 2.5
Sequencing
Details are placed in a logical order and correspond to the structure presented in the introduction.
Details are sometimes logically placed but do not correspond to the structure presented in the introduction.
Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
X 2.5
Transitions
A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Some transitions work well, but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
X 2.5
Supportive Research
Supporting research studies and/or reports are research-based and accurately reported.
Supporting research studies and/or reports are not accurately reported.
Research studies and/or reports do not support the discussion.
Research studies and/or reports are limited and/or inaccurately reported.
X 2.5
Quality of Information
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. The paper is in APA format, and the body of the paper is between 8 and 10 pages.
The information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. The paper is not completely in APA format, and the body is between 8 and 10 pages.
The information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.The paper is not completely in APA format, and the body is between 8 and 10 pages.
The information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. The paper is completely in APA format, and the body is between 8 and 10 pages.
X 2.5
Conclusion/
Recommendations
The conclusion effectively summarizes the discussion and provides at least two recommendations for further research.
The conclusion summarizes the paper but provides only one recommendation for further research.
The conclusion partially summarizes the discussion but provides no recommendations.
The conclusion is poorly constructed.
X 2.5
Sources
Citations
References
All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in APA. If you had a citation in the body of your work, you must have the appropriate reference in the reference section. (Provided at least 10 references)
Two sources are not documented in APA format. If you had a citation in the body of your work, you must have the appropriate reference in the reference section. (Provided at least 10 references)
Several sources are not documented in APA format. Not all citations match the reference in the reference section. (Provided less than 10 references)
Several sources are not documented in APA format. Not all citations match the reference in the reference section. Provided less than 5 references)
X 2.5
Mechanics
No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
One grammatical, spelling, or punctuation error.
Two grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
More than two grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
X 2.5
Timeliness
All late submissions have a 10-point (10%) deduction.
10
Total:
100
