Writer’s Choice
RESEARCH PAPER: INFORMATION OVERLOAD—DATA ANALYTICS ASSIGNMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
We are bombarded with information. We need help to identify what is important and then
synthesize it for practical application. In this Module: Week, students will learn ways data
analytics with critical thinking can help them identify useful information and apply that
knowledge in practical ways.
Upon successful completion of this Module: Week, you will be able to:
Evaluate major cybersecurity and ethical challenges and risks related to the misuse of
abuse of personal or private information.
Articulate biblical principles that inform how we should use information.
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper focuses on ways data analytics can help us make sense of the volumes of information
and other data so we can enhance the delivery, effectiveness, and efficiency of public services.
It consists of 3 parts (below) plus an introduction and references sections. To make it easier for
readers to follow your thinking, please discuss the topics in the order presented below, with
appropriate heading.
8 – 10 pages of content, double-spaced
Current APA format
Must include citations from all readings, videos, and presentations for the assigned Module:
Week plus additional, relevant scholarly articles (published within the last five years) you
select—for a total of 12 – 15 sources.
Please discuss the following:
Part 1: Information Overload Challenges
Please summarize current research data on how we are bombarded with information as
individuals (family and home lives, shopping, social media, news, gaming, etc.) as well
as in our work in government organizations every day.
What are some of the consequences of information and sensory overload?
What has been your personal experience with data overload? How do you manage it?
How are you helping your family with information overload?
Part 2: Critical Thinking and Data Analytic Technologies That Can Help
What are some of the technologies (data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine
learning, etc.) we can use to distill down the information to what we need and has value
for our work in the public sector?
How can critical thinking, identifying and taking into account the vested interests and
agendas of the data sources, etc. help us make wise decisions?
Part 3: Turning Informed Decisions into Wise Policies, Effective Programs, and Other Practical
Use Cases
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So, then, how will you make sense of the information you are bombarded with and put it
into practical use?
Synthesize the above with a biblical model of government and statesmanship.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.