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ASSIGNMENT: CMSPC-1513 - MODULE 7 - RESEARCH PAPER

ASSIGNMENT: The areas of computer ethics, security, and crime are constantly changing as technology advances. For this assignment, we will focus on computer crime, primarily focused around malicious software and viruses. Students are expected to research the topic and submit their findings in a paper.

This assignment may be periodically included in the General Education Assessment Program for East Central University. The artifacts for this assignment are assessed outside of the course based on the student learning outcomes for Information Literacy. Student grades for the artifact are not dependent upon the results of the outside assessment.

Follow the instructions below and submit a research paper as .docx and .pdf files via Blackboard by the due date for full credit.

PLEASE ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING AREAS (you may use this as a sample outline) 1. The definition of malware 2. Symptoms of malware 3. Provide at least two examples of two types of malware:

a. A detailed description of what Spyware is and an example of how it has been used and what damage or problems or costs it caused

b. A detailed description of what viruses are and an example of how it has been used and what damage or problems or costs it caused

4. Prevention and removal of unwanted software 5. Discuss why malware is a problem and why average computer users should be aware of it

FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS ● This paper will be double spaced using Times New Roman 12pt font ● 1” margins all around the page ● Three page minimum length (not including title and reference pages) ● Include a title page with the following items centered:

○ The paper TITLE in the upper half of the page, fully capitalized case and in bold ○ Include your Student #ID number below the title after a blank line and centered ○ Course number and name: CMPSC-1513: Computer Literacy ○ Instructor name ○ Due date

● You must include your Student #ID on the title page (DO NOT include your full name) ● You must cite at least three sources and use appropriate citation style:

○ Wikipedia cannot be used as a source ○ Use APA style for your citations ○ Include both in-text citations in the body of the text and ○ Include a fully separate References page at the end of your paper

Note: You may NOT use AI generated content for this assignment. We use SafeAssign to identify plagiarism. If you do not agree to submit using SafeAssign or if the instructor determines you have plagiarized your work, you will receive a zero for this assignment and potentially the entire course.

Grading rubric below (↓)

Information Literacy Rubric Definition: Students consume and produce information of any form effectively and ethically.

Over the course of the general education program, students will learn how to find, use, and share information. Information comes in many forms, such as text, numbers, images, or sound, and many of those forms are rapidly changing. Students will learn to adapt to emerging technologies and responsibly participate in this ever-changing information ecosystem,

abiding by ethical or legal restrictions on the use of information.

**Assess in relation to the requirements of the assignment while using the rubric**

Criteria Mastering Accomplishing Developing Beginning

Evaluating Information

All sources are highly relevant All sources are relevant Some sources are relevant Source(s) lack relevance

All sources are highly credible Most sources are credible Some sources are credible Source(s) lack credibility

All source biases are recognized

Most source biases are recognized

Attempt made to recognize source biases

No attempt made to recognize source biases

Source(s) strongly suited for the discipline AND task

Source(s) appropriate for the discipline AND task

Source(s) appropriate for the discipline OR task

Source(s) not appropriate for the discipline AND task

Using Information

Well organized and synthesized source information.

Well organized source information.

Moderately organized source information.

Fragmented and disorganized source information.

Achieves the task purpose with clarity AND depth.

Achieves the task purpose with clarity

Task purpose evident but may lack clarity and consistency.

Task purpose is unclear.

Well-chosen paraphrasing, summary, or quoting that is true to the original context AND insightful.

Appropriate paraphrasing, summary, or quoting that is true to the original context.

Inconsistent use of appropriate paraphrasing, summary, or quoting that is true to the original context.

Poor use of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting that impedes understanding or is not true to the original context.

Ethical Awareness

Distinguishes common knowledge from information that must be cited: consistently cites sources.

Distinguishes common knowledge from information that must be cited: cites sources the majority of the time.

Distinguishes common knowledge from information that must be cited: cites sources at least half of the time.

Distinguishes common knowledge from information that must be cited: seldom cites sources.

In-text citations with little to no errors.

In-text citations with few errors that tend to be consistently incorrect.

In-text citations with many different types of errors.

In-text citations with frequent major errors.

References with little to no errors.

References with few errors that tend to be consistently incorrect.

References with many different types of errors.

References with frequent major errors.

Evaluators are encouraged to assign a zero to any work that is plagiarized or does not meet beginning level performance.