Unit IV Online Issue Critique

Visit the site http://www.whitehouse.gov/. Go to the Issues” tab, and select an issue to write about. You will notice a broad range. Once you select the issue to write about, answer the following questions:

1. Summarize the main points of the issue you chose.

2. What initiatives and acts are put in place from the government to help resolve the issue?

3. Focus on one initiative or act that was put in place, and describe problems you see with

implementation of the solution.

Begin with an introduction that defines the subject of your critique and your point of view. Defend your point of view by raising specific issues or aspects of the argument. Conclude your critique by summarizing your argument and reemphasizing your opinion.

ï‚· You will first need to identify and explain the author’s ideas. Include specific passages that support your

description of the author’s point of view. (Remember to cite and reference your sources.)

ï‚· Offer your own opinion. Explain what you think about the argument. Describe several points with which

you agree or disagree.

ï‚· For each of the points you mention, include specific passages from the text (you may summarize, quote,

or paraphrase) that provide evidence for your point of view. (Remember to cite and reference your

sources.)

ï‚· Explain how the passages support your opinion.

Write an essay that is at least 300 words in length, fully elaborating on each of the three questions. Appropriate APA format is required, and the following rubric will be used for a total of 100 possible points.

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Part II Questions:

1.  Why would companies want to offer e-training, and what would be the benefits of offering online training

to employees?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

2.  Define collaborative commerce and the elements of collaborative commerce. What are the drawbacks to

collaborative commerce?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

3.  Discuss three e-commerce applications. Give one merit and one drawback for each.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

4.  Define e-learning, then give 4 benefits of e-learning and discuss how it has affected your learning

experience.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

5.  What are some of the advantages and challenges of attending a virtual university? Do you believe that

virtual universities will replace brick and mortar universities? Why, or why not?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

6.  Why might an individual want to use a site such as Craig’s List (classified ad) to sell a product, and what

are some advantages and disadvantages?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

7.  Discuss the web 2.0 initiatives and implementation challenges faced by e-government.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

8.  Define knowledge management and the six tasks achieved by having a knowledge management system.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

9.  Define what an e-book is and describe what the advantages are to using e-books as compared to traditional

printed books.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

10.  How is knowledge management related to e-commerce?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as

source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.