Data Studies
Topic “Data Studies”
For this unit, you will conduct a search for a recent article that speaks to the explosion of data. Follow these instructions:
Use the library databases to locate a full-text article on this topic.
Summarize and evaluate the article, using criteria derived from the examples in Unit 1.
Cite the reference in APA 6th Edition format.
Post your summary, along with the article, in the discussion area.
scoring guide
Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished Comments
Analyze data advances in information technology with regard to systems and applications.
Does not describe data advances in information technology with regard to systems and applications. Describes data advances in information technology with regard to systems and applications. Analyzes data advances in information technology with regard to systems and applications. Analyzes data advances in information technology with regard to systems and applications and supports statements with relevant real-world examples and literature.
Summarize key points and evaluates the article using defined criteria.
Does not list key points and does not evaluate the article using defined criteria. Lists key points and describes but does not evaluate the article using defined criteria. Summarizes key points and evaluates the article using defined criteria. Summaries and analyzes key points, evaluates the article using defined criteria, and supports statements with relevant real-world examples and literature.
Write clearly without grammatical errors, following APA style and format requirements.
Does not write clearly, has grammatical errors, and does not follow APA style and format requirements. Writes clearly with several grammatical errors and does not follow APA style and format requirements. Writes clearly without grammatical errors, following APA style and format requirements. Writes clearly in a scholarly tone without grammatical errors, following APA style and format requirements.
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The growth and development of information technology over the years has influenced new innovations in nearly all organizations globally. In the contemporary world, information technology has become an integral part of everyday life. IT has advanced from commerce and government to education, scientific discovery, environmental management, and entertainment…………………
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