Computer Science homework help

Computer Science homework help. ITS 834 Emerging Threats and Countermeasures
Total points – 100
Midterm Research Paper- The paper is due on end of day Sunday May 31, 2020
Write a research paper on the topic
Cyber warfare and its implications for the United States
Your research paper should be minimally 10 pages (double spaced, Font – Georgia with
font size 12). The research paper needs to refer to the following source
❑ Kostyuk, N., and Zhukov., M., Y. (2019). Invisible Digital Front: Can Cyber
Attacks Shape Battlefield Events? Journal of Conflict Resolution, 63(2)., 317-347.
(pfd version of paper is uploaded to module 4 in d2l).
❑ In addition you need to have at least 5 peer reviewed journal/book references
The research needs to minimally discuss the following
❑ The relevance of cyber warfare for the United States
❑ What are some examples of possible cyber warfare scenarios where critical
infrastructure could be affected
❑ Emerging technologies that can be used for cyber warfare
❑ What does Kostyuk and Zhukov (2019) address mainly in their paper? Do you
agree with Kostyuk and Zhukov (2019) that cyber-attacks are ineffective as a tool
of coercion in war? Ensure to explain why or why not.
❑ Future implications of cyber warfare for the United States
The bibliography should be included as a separate page and is not part of the 10 page
requirement. Student assignments will be run through Safe Assignment. Please ensure
to check the safe assignment result prior to submitting.
You will have the chance to submit your assignment up to two times. So
please submit earlier than the due date so you can check your safe assign
score. You need to check your safe assign report to ensure there is no
instance of academic integrity violations.
Please refer to this link for information on the academic integrity policy at
the university https://cumberland.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2017-2018/2017-2018-UndergraduateCatalog/Academic-Affairs/Academic-Integrity-Policy
Please ensure to review the policy. If there are instances of academic
integrity policy violations in your paper, you will not receive a grade for the
assignment and will be referred to the department.
Please note the following consequences for instances of academic integrity
violations
1. First Offense – 0 for the assignment
2. Second Offense – F for the course and referred to the department for further
action
The university of Cumberland library can be assessed at
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/library
The research paper should include the following components.
● Title Page (Not part of the minimum 10 page requirement)
● Abstract (quick overview in your own words of the entire content of your paper,
limited to 200-350 words)
● Introduction (1-2 pages, relevance of cyber warfare for the U.S, example, possible
scenarios_
● Literature Review (2-4 pages, describes the research papers that you find in
reference to the topic of cyber warfare, emerging technologies that can be used,
the impact of cyber warfare)
● Discussion (2-3 pages) – (Your perspective on the topic of cyber warfare,
implications for the U.S, critical perspectives and/or recommendations)
● Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs, This provides a final summary of your research
paper)
● Bibliography in APA format
The following rubric will be used to grade your assessment
Evaluation Parameters Percentag
e Weight
Did the student respond to the research topic 20
Did the student conduct sufficient literature review of the topic 20
Did the student provide relevant examples to support viewpoints 20
Did the student meet the content requirements of the assignment and
discuss the key points identified in the question
20
Did the student provide a critical perspective on the topic 10
Did the student create a professional, well-developed report with proper
grammar, spelling, punctuation and APA formatting
10
Total 100%
Please refer to the following for APA guidelines
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_st
yle_guide/general_format.html

Computer Science homework help