Assignment 1
Social Media Data Collection
Review Details
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Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to identify social media data collection strategies and the legal and ethical issues associated with social media data mining.
Part 1
Conduct research to identify how business organizations mine social media to collect data so they can obtain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Locate examples of several strategies and companies. You cannot use examples already referenced in the topic Resources. Research the legal and ethical issues that are associated with data mining activities, including specific laws that govern data mining and examples of companies that have faced legal issues and negative consequences as a result of ethical issues resulting from the data mining strategies they employed.
Create a PowerPoint presentation (minimum of eight content slides) that summarizes your findings and addresses the following. Include a reference slide at the end of the presentation.
1. Describe strategies business organizations use to mine social media to collect data and provide supporting examples.
2. Discuss how the data that are mined via social media can be used to create a competitive advantage for the business organizations.
3. Describe legal issues associated with business data mining activities, including specific laws governing data mining practices.
4. Provide an example of a company that faced legal issues as a result of the data mining strategies it employed.
5. Discuss ethical issues associated with business data mining activities.
6. Provide an example of a company that faced negative consequences as a result of ethical issues resulting from the data mining strategies it employed.
Part 2
Practice delivering your PowerPoint. Using Loom, record your delivery of the PowerPoint presentation. Refer to the topic Resources for additional guidance on recording your presentation with Loom. Employ the following public speaking strategies:
1. Speak slowly and clearly.
2. Make eye contact.
3. Present yourself in a professional manner.
4. Make sure that you are visible in the video.
General Requirements
Refer to the resource, "Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations," located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
Submit the PowerPoint presentation file with the link to the Loom video presentation as the last reference in the references list slide. Do not try to upload the video file: It will be too big and will not upload. Do not submit any other file format, such as an Adobe PDF file, or you will not earn full credit.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Rubric
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Data Mining Strategies
16.5 points
Criteria Description
Data Mining Strategies
5. Excellent
16.5 points
Descriptions and examples of strategies business organizations use to mine social media to collect data are thorough and include substantial relevant supporting details.
4. Good
14.03 points
Descriptions and examples of strategies business organizations use to mine social media to collect data are complete and include relevant supporting details.
3. Satisfactory
12.38 points
Descriptions and examples of strategies business organizations use to mine social media to collect data are included but lack relevant supporting details.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
10.73 points
Descriptions and examples of strategies business organizations use to mine social media to collect data are incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Descriptions and examples of strategies business organizations use to mine social media to collect data are not included.
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Competitive Advantage
16.5 points
Criteria Description
Competitive Advantage
5. Excellent
16.5 points
Discussion of how data mined via social media can be used to create a competitive advantage is thorough and contains substantial relevant supporting details.
4. Good
14.03 points
Discussion of how data mined via social media can be used to create a competitive advantage is complete and contains relevant supporting details.
3. Satisfactory
12.38 points
Discussion of how data mined via social media can be used to create a competitive advantage is incomplete or incorrect.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
10.73 points
Discussion of how data mined via social media can be used to create a competitive advantage is incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Discussion of how data mined via social media can be used to create a competitive advantage is not included.
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Legal Issues and Example
16.5 points
Criteria Description
Legal Issues and Example
5. Excellent
16.5 points
Description of legal issues associated with business data mining activities (including laws governing data mining processes) and an example of a company that faced legal issues as a result of data mining strategies it employed are thorough and include substantial explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Good
14.03 points
Description of legal issues associated with business data mining activities (including laws governing data mining processes) and an example of a company that faced legal issues as a result of data mining strategies it employed are complete and include explanation and relevant supporting details.
3. Satisfactory
12.38 points
Description of legal issues associated with business data mining activities (including laws governing data mining processes) and an example of a company that faced legal issues as a result of data mining strategies it employed are included but lack relevant supporting details.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
10.73 points
Description of legal issues associated with business data mining activities (including laws governing data mining processes) and an example of a company that faced legal issues as a result of data mining strategies it employed are incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of legal issues associated with business data mining activities (including laws governing data mining processes) and an example of a company that faced legal issues as a result of data mining strategies it employed are not included.
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Ethical Issues and Example
16.5 points
Criteria Description
Ethical Issues and Example
5. Excellent
16.5 points
Description of ethical issues associated with business data mining activities and an example of a company that faced negative consequences associated with ethical issues that resulted from the data mining strategies it employed are thorough and include substantial explanation and relevant supporting details.
4. Good
14.03 points
Description of ethical issues associated with business data mining activities and an example of a company that faced negative consequences associated with ethical issues that resulted from the data mining strategies it employed are complete and include explanation and relevant supporting details.
3. Satisfactory
12.38 points
Description of ethical issues associated with business data mining activities and an example of a company that faced negative consequences associated with ethical issues that resulted from the data mining strategies it employed are included but lack explanation and relevant supporting details.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
10.73 points
Description of ethical issues associated with business data mining activities and an example of a company that faced negative consequences associated with ethical issues that resulted from the data mining strategies it employed are incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of ethical issues associated with business data mining activities and an example of a company that faced negative consequences associated with ethical issues that resulted from the data mining strategies it employed are not included.
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Presentation Skills
22 points
Criteria Description
Presentation Skills
5. Excellent
22 points
Student demonstrates exemplary presentation skills, including professional physical appearance and business attire, body language, eye contract, evidence of preparation, clear articulation, and adherence to 3-5 minute time limit.
4. Good
18.7 points
Student demonstrates solid presentation skills, including professional physical appearance and business attire, body language, eye contract, evidence of preparation, clear articulation, and adherence to 3-5 minute time limit.
3. Satisfactory
16.5 points
Student demonstrates moderate presentation skills, including professional physical appearance and business attire, body language, eye contract, evidence of preparation, clear articulation, and adherence to 3-5 minute time limit.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
14.3 points
Student demonstrates minimal presentation skills, including professional physical appearance and business attire, body language, eye contract, evidence of preparation, clear articulation, and adherence to 3-5 minute time limit.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Student does not demonstrate presentation skills, including professional physical appearance and business attire, body language, eye contract, evidence of preparation, clear articulation, and adherence to 3-5 minute time limit.
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Presentation of Content
5.5 points
Criteria Description
Presentation of Content
5. Excellent
5.5 points
The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea. Persuasive, authoritative information from reliable, credible sources is included.
4. Good
4.68 points
The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Persuasive information is included from reliable sources.
3. Satisfactory
4.13 points
The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization or in their relationships to each other. Some persuasive information is included.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.58 points
The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Some persuasive information from reliable sources is included. Some persuasive information is included but may be unreliable or lack credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information is unclear. Little or no persuasive information from reliable sources is included.
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Layout
5.5 points
Criteria Description
Layout
5. Excellent
5.5 points
The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.
4. Good
4.68 points
The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
3. Satisfactory
4.13 points
The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.58 points
The layout shows some structure but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.
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Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5.5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
5.5 points
Writer is clearly in control of standard, written academic English.
4. Good
4.68 points
Document is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present.
3. Satisfactory
4.13 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.58 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.
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Documentation of Sources
5.5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
5.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
4.68 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
4.13 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.58 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented
Assignment 2
Benchmark – Applying Emerging Technology in Business
Review Details
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Assessment Traits
Benchmark
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to explore emerging technologies that were discussed in class that are used in business enterprises.
The following emerging technologies were discussed during this course:
1. Blockchain
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3. Augmented Reality (AR)
4. Machine Learning
5. Cognitive Computing
Choose three emerging technologies from the list above that you think will further change the way companies will conduct business over the next 10 years.
In a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, create a table that summarizes the following information. When creating the chart, be sure to include a title and proper labels on rows and columns to ensure that readers can understand the information being presented.
1. Name of each emerging technology (NOTE: apps, social media, or devices are not emerging technology; emerging technologies are ones discussed in DQ 1).
2. Description of the role of the technology and how it correlates to information systems.
3. Description of how the technology could change business operations.
4. Description of how the technology could change the way employees work.
5. Description of how the technology could change customer interaction or the customer experience.
6. Description of how the technology could help business organizations gain competitive advantage.
7. Description of how the technology could help the organization meet goals more quickly or efficiently.
8. Documentation of resources used to learn about each technology.
Submit the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet only. Do not submit any other file format, such as an Adobe PDF file, or you will not earn full credit.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
BS Business for Secondary Education
7.2: Explain the role of information technology and systems within business enterprises.
Rubric
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Name of Emerging Technology
22 points
Criteria Description
Name of Emerging Technology
5. 5: Excellent
22 points
The names of each emerging technology are complete and correct.
4. 4: Good
18.7 points
The names of each emerging technology are complete and correct.
3. 3: Satisfactory
16.5 points
The names of emerging technology are somewhat complete and correct. Some minor details are missing.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
14.3 points
The names of each emerging technology are incomplete or incorrect.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Chart does not include the name of each emerging technology.
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Role of Technology and information systems (C7.2)
22 points
Criteria Description
Role of Technology and information systems (C7.2)
5. 5: Excellent
22 points
Chart content describing the role of each emerging technology and how it correlates to information systems is thorough and includes substantial relevant supporting details.
4. 4: Good
18.7 points
Chart content describing the role of each emerging technology and how it correlates to information systems is complete and includes relevant supporting details.
3. 3: Satisfactory
16.5 points
Chart content describing the role of each emerging technology and how it correlates to information systems is incomplete or incorrect.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
14.3 points
Chart content describing the role of each emerging and how it correlates to information systems is incomplete or incorrect.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Chart content describing the role of each emerging technology and how it correlates to information systems is not included.
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Business Operations
11 points
Criteria Description
Business Operations
5. 5: Excellent
11 points
Chart content describing how each technology could change business operations is thorough and includes substantial relevant supporting details.
4. 4: Good
9.35 points
Chart content describing how each technology could change business operations is complete and includes relevant supporting details.
3. 3: Satisfactory
8.25 points
Chart content describing how each technology could change business operations is included but lacks relevant supporting details.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.15 points
Chart content describing how each technology could change business operations is incomplete or incorrect.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Chart content describing how each technology could change business operations is not included.
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Competitive Advantage
11 points
Criteria Description
Competitive Advantage
5. 5: Excellent
11 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help a business organization gain competitive advantage is thorough and includes substantial relevant supporting details.
4. 4: Good
9.35 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help a business organization gain competitive advantage is complete and provides relevant supporting details.
3. 3: Satisfactory
8.25 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help a business organization gain competitive advantage is included but lacks relevant supporting details.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.15 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help a business organization gain competitive advantage is incomplete or incorrect.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help a business organization gain competitive advantage is not included.
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Employee Work
11 points
Criteria Description
Employee Work
5. 5: Excellent
11 points
Table content describing how each technology could change the way employees work is thorough and includes substantial relevant supporting details.
4. 4: Good
9.35 points
Table content describing how each technology could change the way employees work is complete and includes relevant supporting details.
3. 3: Satisfactory
8.25 points
Table content describing how each technology could change the way employees work is included but lacks relevant supporting details.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.15 points
Table content describing how each technology could change the way employees work is incomplete or incorrect.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Table content describing how each technology could change the way employees work is not included.
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Organizational Goals
11 points
Criteria Description
Organizational Goals
5. 5: Excellent
11 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help an organization meet goals more quickly and efficiently is thorough and includes substantial relevant supporting details.
4. 4: Good
9.35 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help an organization meet goals more quickly and efficiently is complete and provides relevant supporting details.
3. 3: Satisfactory
8.25 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help an organization meet goals more quickly and efficiently is included but lacks relevant supporting details.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.15 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help an organization meet goals more quickly and efficiently is incomplete or incorrect.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Chart content describing how each technology could help an organization meet goals more quickly and efficiently is not included.
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Customer Interaction and Experience
11 points
Criteria Description
Customer Interaction and Experience
5. 5: Excellent
11 points
Table content describing how each technology could change customer interaction or the customer experience is thorough and includes substantial relevant supporting details.
4. 4: Good
9.35 points
Table content describing how each technology could change customer interaction or the customer experience is complete and provides relevant supporting details.
3. 3: Satisfactory
8.25 points
Table content describing how each technology could change customer interaction or the customer experience is included but lacks relevant supporting details.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.15 points
Table content describing how each technology could change customer interaction or the customer experience is incomplete or incorrect.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Table content describing how each technology could change customer interaction or the customer experience is not included.
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Documentation of Sources
5.5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. 5: Excellent
5.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. 4: Good
4.68 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. 3: Satisfactory
4.13 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
3.58 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
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Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5.5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. 5: Excellent
5.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. 4: Good
4.68 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. 3: Satisfactory
4.13 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
3.58 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
