Module 1 CASE
o Case Assignment
§ For this Case
Assignment, you are to answer the following:
§ Explain
interconnectivity of infrastructures (e.g., airlines and the power grid) with
specific examples. Do interconnectivities increase the vulnerability of major
infrastructures?
§ Should a CIP
management model be centralized, decentralized, or a combination? Propose a
relevant management practice model that supports your position.
§ Comment on critical
infrastructures in your town, state, or area of deployment. Number, Type(s)?
How protected?
o Assignment
Expectations
§ Length: This Case
Assignment should be at least 3 pages not counting the title page and
references.
§ References: At
least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g.
peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted
material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these
assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of
others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be
enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also
listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in
APA format).
§ Organization:
Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question.
§ Grammar and
Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are
expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation,
and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact
clarity.
§ The following items
will be assessed in particular:
§ Relevance: All
content is connected to the question.
§ Precision: Specific
question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and
accurate.
§ Depth of
discussion: Student presents and integrates points that lead to deeper issues.
§ Breadth: Multiple
perspectives and references, multiple issues and factors considered.
§ Evidence: Points
are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.
§ Logic: Presented
discussion makes sense, conclusions are logically supported by premises,
statements, or factual information.
§ Clarity: Writing is
concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
§ Objectivity:
Student avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
