INF 103 Week 5 Final Paper ****NEW****

Focus of the Final Paper

For the Final Paper, you will select one topic from the list below. You will want to choose a topic that is important or interesting to you.

Instructions for completing the Final Paper:

1. Please select from one of the following topics, which are addressed in the course textbook, Introduction to Computer Literacy:
   •   Collaborative Technologies (covered in Chapter 1)
   •   Ethical Concerns in Computing (covered in Chapter 1)
   •   The Digital Divide (covered in Chapter 1)
   •   Open Source Software (covered in Chapter 3)
   •   The Impact of Mobile Computing (covered in Chapter 4)
   •   Social Networks (covered in Chapter 7)
   •   Protecting Copyrights and Intellectual Property (covered in Chapter 8)
   •   The Future of Cloud Computing (covered in Chapter 9)
2. Return to the textbook and review the pages in the chapter that pertain to your selected topic.
3. Next, log in to the Ashford University Library and conduct a search on that topic.

 The INF103. tutorial will walk you through the basic steps of doing a search for scholarly articles within the Ashford University Library. A transcript of this video can be accessed through your online course.

4. Select two scholarly articles to use in your paper. For each article, write down the author information, date of publication, title of the article, the publication information (journal title), and the database from which you retrieved the article. You will need this information when you create your references for the sources.
5. Begin the writing process. You are going to compare the points of view offered by these authors (the author of your textbook and the authors of the two articles you have selected) on your selected topic, and then offer your own point of view based upon your analysis of the readings.  

 

INF 103 Week 5 Final Paper

For the Final Paper, you will select one topic from the list below. You will want to choose a topic that is important or interesting to you.

Instructions for completing the Final Paper:

1. Please select from one of the following topics, which are addressed in the course textbook,Introduction to Computer Literacy:
   Collaborative Technologies (covered in Chapter 1)
   Ethical Concerns in Computing (covered in Chapter 1)
   The Digital Divide (covered in Chapter 1)
   Open Source Software (covered in Chapter 3)
   The Impact of Mobile Computing (covered in Chapter 4)
   Social Networks (covered in Chapter 7)
   Protecting Copyrights and Intellectual Property (covered in Chapter 8) Plagiarism and Online Education (covered in Chapter 8)
   The Future of Cloud Computing (covered in Chapter 9)
2. Return to the textbook and review the pages in the chapter that pertain to your selected topic.
3. Next, log in to the Ashford University Library and conduct a search on that topic.
   The INF103. tutorial will walk you through the basic steps of doing a search for scholarly articles within
   the Ashford University Library. A transcript of this video can be accessed through your online course.
4. Select two scholarly articles to use in your paper. For each article, write down the author information, date of
   publication, title of the article, the publication information (journal title), and the database from which you
   retrieved the article. You will need this information when you create your references for the sources.
5. Begin the writing process. You are going to compare the points of view offered by these authors (the author of your textbook and the authors of the two articles you have selected) on your selected topic, and then offer your
   own point of view based upon your analysis of the readings. 
   The Ashford Writing Center (AWC) offers assistance with the writing process. The AWC contains many tutorials and offers online guides for how to develop an academic paper. Click on the Writing Center link under “Learning Resources” in the left navigation of this course to visit the AWC. 
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INF 103 Week 5 DQ 2 Reflection Question – Computer Use in Career Fields

Reflection Question – Computer Use in Career Fields. There are many careers that require computer literacy. In fact, most jobs today require some knowledge of information technology. What computer skills should you develop to help advance your personal career goals? 

INF 103 Week 5 DQ 1 Emerging Information Technology

Emerging Information Technology. Discuss some of the emerging trends in information technology (e.g. computer hardware, software, data analysis). What impact may they have on your daily life (e.g., workplace, school, recreation)? 

INF 103 Week 4 Quiz

 What is the best term to describe an increasingly intense and vicious debate online?
2. What is a graphical representation of a real person in a virtual community called?
3. Encryption is BEST described as a:
4. Which of the following is NOT one of Facebook’s main features?
5. Which of the following is NOT one of the MOST common uses of Twitter?
6. The ideal PowerPoint presentation is defined by the 10/20/30 rule. Which of the following BEST describes this rule?
7. When Twitter is used to gather a large group for a face-to-face meeting it is called a:
8. The Online learning model that allows students to choose when they will log on instead of having pre-set times is referred to as:
9. The term cyberspace originated where?
10. What is the MOST important precaution to take when using social networking sites like Facebook?

INF 103 Week 4 DQ 2 Web 2.0

Web 2.0. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other Web 2.0 tools (file sharing, cloud- services, etc.) provide ways for us to connect with individuals and share information in almost real time. Describe how you use these tools in your life today. How do you think these tools will work in the future? How will they impact major societal concerns like education, jobs, or the economy? 

INF 103 Week 4 DQ 1 Computer Ethics

Computer Ethics. Find a current news article that appears in a reputable, mainstream magazine, newspaper, or online news publication (e.g. Forbes, The New York Times, Businessweek, or The Wall Street Journal) about an ethical issue that involves computer technology, or involves a technology company.