Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Student’s name

Professor’s name

Course title

Institution

Date

Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Issue/Problem 1: Lack of data privacy in digital media

The Cambridge Analytica data scandal entailed the collection of data from millions of users on Facebook. Cambridge Analytica was a consulting firm that was responsible for the usage of the information for political purposes. It harvested data without consent and utilized the information for political advertising.

1) People Impacted: Users of different forms of social media such as Facebook.

2) Link to Article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/mar/17/the-cambridge-analytica-scandal-changed-the-world-but-it-didnt-change-facebook

3) My Research Question:

What is the security measures' impact on information safety across accounts of social media users?

There was a response from the CEO of Facebook following the scandal. There were also efforts to enhance the security of users' information. The significance of the research question is established in examining the impact of security measures that were put in place following the role that the scandal played. There have been security measures which have been put in place including use of encryption and more importantly the prevention of access and usage of social media users’ information by third parties. There are substantial improvements but it is still necessary to gauge how security has been impacted.

Issue/Problem 2: The effect of the Facebook data breach

The scandal affected up to 87 million Facebook users. Private information was exposed to the public. The scandal's implications are not only established on the use of Facebook but also on other digital platforms with private data accounts.

1) People Impacted: Social media users

2) Link to Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/04/us/politics/cambridge-analytica-scandal-fallout.html

3) My Research Question:

What have researchers learned about the impact of data insecurity on the utilization of digital platforms?

There are millions of internet users across social media pages and on different e-commerce platforms. Their perception of the security of their private information factors in their usage of the platforms. The focus is on examining how insecurities like the Cambridge Analytica scandal influence the usage of digital platforms. The significance of the research question extends to examination of the role that the intrusions play in altering the usage of social media websites. It is important to look at how security issues influence the propensity of individuals to be part of social media fraternity. The threat to personal information raises uncertainty in usage of social media and it is thus vital to examine if there is a shift in engagement across the platforms.

References

Confessore, N. (2018). Cambridge Analytica and Facebook: The Scandal and the Fallout So Far. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/04/us/politics/cambridge-analytica-scandal-fallout.html

Wong, J. C. (2019). The Cambridge Analytica scandal changed the world – but it didn't change Facebook. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/mar/17/the-cambridge-analytica-scandal-changed-the-world-but-it-didnt-change-facebook

Final ‘Mission’ Packet

[Your Name]

Department of [Your Major], King Graduate School

KG 604: Graduate Research & Critical Analysis

Professor Ramlochan

April 2023

Instructions to Packet Use

Activities must be completed according to the weekly order on p. 2. The process and order of conducting secondary applied research taught in KG 604 will provide you with a strong framework of research, which you will continue to build upon and adjust throughout your program. Do not complete Actives in any other order than the weekly order on p.2.

You will then use all Activities, in the order listed on p. 2, to guide you during the writing process.

Page #

Paper Title (bold with title capitalization)

Racial Disparities in Healthcare Among Pregnant Women in the United States

(NOTICE one blank, double-spaced line)

Katniss Everdeen

Department of Public Health, King Graduate School

Due Date

Your Name

Department & Name of College

Course Number & Name

KG 604: Research & Critical Analysis

Instructor’s Name

(first name optional)

Dr. John H. Watson

July 1, 2021

Introductory Paragraph

· Opening Sentence: Grab the reader’s attention.

· Transition Sentence(s): Each sentence should naturally flow from the opening sentence into the thesis statement.

· Thesis Statement: One sentence to summarize what is addressed in the paper with your recommendation: It is your whole paper “squished” into one sentence!

Transition Sentences

Opening Sentence

Thesis Statement

Color Coding:

Green = Opening sentence meant to grab reader’s attention

= Sentences in between that are needed to transition from Green to Purple

Purple = Thesis statement

Student Sample: Introduction

Introduction

African American, American Indian, and Alaska Native women are up to three times more likely to die from adverse pregnancy-related outcomes, a disparity that increases with age (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). Researchers found a program which provided support to African American women through group trainings entailing stress reduction techniques, life skills development, and the building of social support. This enabled mitigation efforts to be focused and geared around the factors that influence and contributed to adverse pregnancy outcomes among the minority women within the community, thus reducing and preventing negative pregnanchy outcomes in women of color. In the United States, maternal mortality and adverse health outcomes persist within the minority community, and as a result, racial disparities in healthcare among pregnant women is a current preventable public health concern, therefore it is vital to understand the determinants of health that influences negative pregnancy related outcomes in minority women, similar to one of California’s intervention programs, the Black Infant Health Program (Nichols & Cohen, 2019).

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Activity: 1st Sentence of the Opening Paragraph

Purpose: To Grab the Reader’s Attention

This ONE Sentence Must include:

1. a surprising, disturbing, little-known, or wonderful fact

2. a statistic

3. an in-text citation

Examples: Find and Number All Three of These Elements Below

Student Samples: Opening Sentence

Sample 1

African American, American Indian, and Alaska Native women are up to three times

more likely to die from adverse pregnancy-related outcomes, a disparity that increases with

age (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019).

Sample 2

Studies estimate that approximately 40 million Americans, or about 20 percent of the population, are attempting to restrict their intake of food high in carbohydrates (Sanders and Katz, 2004; Hirsch, 2004).

Write your own here, and number the 3 parts!

1st sample adapted from student paper, Tamifer Lewis;

2nd sample adapted from on-line textbook, retrieved from http://saylor.org/books.455

Thesis Statement

Your thesis statement is the driving force of your paper based on research. It should feel like it is your entire paper in one sentence: the problem, the research, recommendation based on research.

Problem + research + recommendation based on the research (citation) = your thesis statement

***Important***

Certain things can change in the general formula based on what your professor asks. This is why it is so important to read directions very carefully.

1. Restate the Problem with citation

2. Isolate and name the company/organization/program/policy and state why it works, with citation

3. Connect #2 to your population or location and write your recommendation

Student Sample Thesis Statement

Research examples to illustrate the points above.

In the United States, maternal mortality and adverse health outcomes persist within the minority community, yet as racial disparities in healthcare among pregnant women is a current preventable public health concern, it is vital to understand the determinants of health that influences negative pregnancy related outcomes in minority women, similar to one of California’s intervention programs, the Black Infant Health Program (Nichols and Cohen, 2019).

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Activity: Drafting Your Thesis Statement

7a

Answer the following questions in the orange column below and place a check mark next to each task.

Now, use your work above to write your statement in the blank space below!

Literature Review

Definition (part of the overall research paper you will write for this course)

A literature review is an objective summary of what the scientific literature says about

your specific topic or question. In this kind of paper, you demonstrate your familiarity with pertinent work in the field. The literature review gives the research history, upon which later research can be built.