Article Critique
Select two current, professional journal articles that are at least four pages in length. You must write a critical assessment of the articles for this assignment. Keep in mind, the research databases found in the CSU Online Library are a great source for quick exploration of thousands of articles.In preparation, follow the guidelines established below: Find two articles (that are less than five years old) that pertain to team building or improving team performance and annotate, in your own words, as you read. Note the authors' main points and thesis statements. The critiques should be approximately two to three pages EACH in length (not counting the title and reference page).
I: Introduction Start EACH critique with the following information: the author's name, the article title, and the author's thesis statement.
II: Summary Summarize the author's purpose and main points; providing examples for clarity of understanding the author's intended implications. Share key topics that support the author's focus for this article. Provide ample details to enlighten the reader as to what the article is implying for audiences who are seeking research data in regards to team building and/or the different types of teams (e.g., virtual, temporary, traditional, or innovative).
III: Review and Evaluate To critically review the article, ask the following : What are the credentials/areas of expertise of the author? Did the author use appropriate methods to gather the evidence? Did the author use accurate evidence? Does the author's use and interpretation of this evidence lead the reader to the same conclusion? Did the author build a logical argument? Is there other evidence that would support a counter-argument? Was the author successful in making his/her point?
IV:Conclusion State whether you agree with the author or not. Back up your decisions by stating your reasons. Give a general opinion of the work. Explain what you learned from reading the article and if you would recommend it to a friend/coworker.
You must Format your paper using APA style. Refer to resources provided in the Student Portal. Use your own words and expressions to write the critique. Include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism. The paper should consist of two to three pages of body paragraphs for EACH critique, one title page, and one reference page (as the final page).
Discuss the following:
1. Explain the term virus and explain the differences between Trojan horses and worms. Support your answers with examples.
Your answer must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
2. Explain how organizations should respond to security incidents. Provide an example to support your answer.
Your answer must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Research Paper
Create a two-page (excluding title and reference pages) Research Paper identifying the key components of information systems management discussed throughout this course.
Provide a description of an organization you are familiar with (possibly a company you have worked for in the past or are currently working for) and describe briefly what services they contribute. Then, select three out of the six questions below, and provide detailed answers, supporting those answers by referencing any sources used. Be sure to use examples from your research to strengthen your argument as needed.
• What personal knowledge management tools does this organization utilize?
• What steps has this organization taken in securing their information and knowledge?
• What has this organization done to gain and sustain an advantage over their competitors?
• Describe in detail how this organization manages the components of its IT infrastructure.
• In what ways does the organization demonstrate successful collaboration?
• Identify at least two types of hardware and two types of software used by this organization.