Assignment Details Although biometrics are commonly used in the public (law enforcement) sector, the use of biometrics in the private sector is becoming more common. As a result, the policies, procedures, and laws regulating their use
Unit 2 - Individual Project (110 points)
Due: Tue, Nov 25 |
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Assignment Details
Although biometrics are commonly used in the public (law enforcement) sector, the use of biometrics in the private sector is becoming more common. As a result, the policies, procedures, and laws regulating their use are evolving.
Describe one way that biometrics is currently being used in the private sector.
Describe some of the best practices that should be in place to ensure that the biometric data is properly collected, used, and stored.
Apply the eight Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Privacy Guidelines to your best practices analysis.
Support your work with properly cited research and examples of the selected biometrics applied in the public and private sector.
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Assignment Rubric
Criterion 1: Assignment Deliverables
Points Possible:
38.5
38.5 points
All deliverable requirements are addressed, including selecting and discussing 1 biometric that has not proven to be legally or scientifically 100% accurate (i.e., facial recognition, voice stress analysis, signature recognition, etc.), along with a summarization of the science behind it, and a discussion of its limitations in criminal investigations; accurate and complete understanding of material; writer's message and intent are clear.
30.8 points
Assignment falls slightly short of expectations or is missing minor components, such as selecting and discussing 1 biometric that has not proven to be legally or scientifically 100% accurate, along with a summarization of the science behind it, and a discussion of its limitations in criminal investigations; accurate but incomplete understanding of major points; writer’s message and intent are generally clear.
23.1 points
Assignment falls short of expectations or is missing significant components, such as selecting and discussing 1 biometric that has not proven to be legally or scientifically 100% accurate (i.e., facial recognition, voice stress analysis, signature recognition, etc.), along with a summarization of the science behind it, and a discussion of its limitations in criminal investigations; some misunderstandings or gaps in key areas; writer’s message and intent lack clarity in areas.
15.4 points
Major assignment components are missing or significantly missing assignment expectations, such as selecting and discussing 1 biometric that has not proven to be legally or scientifically 100% accurate (i.e., facial recognition, voice stress analysis, signature recognition, etc.), along with a summarization of the science behind it, and a discussion of its limitations in criminal investigations; significant misunderstandings in key areas; writer’s message and intent are not clear.
7.7 points
Assignment did not address deliverables, such as selecting and discussing 1 biometric that has not proven to be legally or scientifically 100% accurate (i.e., facial recognition, voice stress analysis, signature recognition, etc.), along with a summarization of the science behind it, and a discussion of its limitations in criminal investigations; little to no evidence of understanding of the material; writer’s message and intent cannot be discerned from the material.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 2: Scholarly Research : Inclusion of plagiarized content will not be tolerated and may result in academic consequences.
Points Possible:
27.5
27.5 points
The writer supports their position with scholarly research; properly acknowledges and cites research; direct quotations do not exceed 10% of the word count of the body of the assignment deliverable.
22 points
The writer supports their position with scholarly research but may not properly acknowledge or cite research; cited direct quotations exceed 10% of the body of the assignment.
16.5 points
There is limited evidence of the writer supporting their position with scholarly research; writer does not properly acknowledge or cite research; cited direct quotations may have exceeded 10% of the body of the assignment.
11 points
There is insufficient scholarly research to support the writer’s position; the writer may not have utilized sufficient research in support of the writer’s position, and the writer did not properly acknowledge and/or cite the research used; the writer failed to use direct quotations, or the direct quotations exceeded 10% of the body of the assignment.
5.5 points
There is no evidence of scholarly research in support of the writer’s position; the writer did not acknowledge or cite any scholarly research; either the writer did not use direct quotations, or the direct quotations significantly exceeded 10% of the body of the assignment.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 3: Critical Thinking
Points Possible:
22
22 points
Position is thoroughly justified; logical flow in reasoning; argument fully supported with evidence or examples, as appropriate.
17.6 points
Position is well justified; generally, logical flow in reasoning but may include minor gaps; argument provides some support with evidence or examples, as appropriate.
13.2 points
Position includes some justification but is missing key arguments; flow in argument is evident but incomplete; argument is supported with evidence or examples, but support is weak.
8.8 points
Position is not well justified; lacks logical flow in reasoning; argument has minimal support, evidence, or examples.
4.4 points
Position is not justified; reasoning is inconsistent or illogical; argument has no support, evidence, or examples.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 4: Structure
Points Possible:
11
11 points
Includes introduction and conclusion; proper paragraph format; and reads as an exceptional, clear, and concise academic paper or professional presentation, as appropriate for the required assignment deliverable.
8.8 points
Includes introduction and conclusion; proper paragraph format; and reads as a polished, clear, and concise academic paper or professional presentation, as appropriate for the required assignment deliverable.
6.6 points
Includes incomplete introduction and/or conclusion; paragraph format is incomplete; and reads as an academic paper or professional presentation lacking some clarity.
4.4 points
Does not include introduction and/or conclusion; paragraph format is not proper; and document does not read as clear or concise.
2.2 points
Does not include introduction and/or conclusion; paragraph format is not proper; and reads as an unclear and/or unfocused paper or presentation.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 5: Mechanical
Points Possible:
5.5
5.5 points
Writing contains no grammar, punctuation, spelling, or typographical errors.
4.4 points
Writing contains minor grammar, punctuation, spelling, or typographical errors.
3.3 points
Writing contains consistent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors; errors do not impede overall understanding.
2.2 points
Writing contains significant grammar, punctuation, spelling, and/or typographical errors; errors impede understanding of the content.
1.1 points
Writing contains pervasive, major grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors that prevent meaningful understanding of the content.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Criterion 6: APA
Points Possible:
5.5
5.5 points
Deliverable is cited properly according to the APA Publication Manual.
4.4 points
Deliverable is cited properly according to the APA Publication Manual, with minor errors.
3.3 points
Deliverable is improperly cited according to the APA Publication Manual, with minor errors.
2.2 points
Deliverable is improperly cited according to the APA Publication Manual, with significant errors.
1.1 points
No citations are provided.
0 points
Failed to submit or submission completely failed to address criteria.
Total Points Possible: 110
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