Week 4, Weekly Writing Assignment

While we are concluding the first 500-Word Summary Project, we are moving ahead with the 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Project. It is described on the syllabus as:

Individual: 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition, 10%
Individually, you will write a 750-1000 word expanded definition of a technical or scientific term, with cover memo, which demonstrates: 1. correct memorandum format. 2. knowledge of the etymology and historical development of the term. 3. examples of the term’s use in various written contexts. 4. ability to compare and contrast various uses of the term. 5. use and citation of sources with proper attribution. 6. awareness of audience. At least three library-sourced citations are required and should be cited following APA format.

For this week’s writing assignment, I would like you to do some brainstorming about what term you would like to explore in this project.

To that end, write a short memo with the following information:

  • Memo Block (TO, FROM, DATE, SUBJECT: 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming)
  • One sentence stating three terms that you will choose from.
  • One sentence definition for each of the three terms in your own words–no citing, no looking at the web, use only what is in your own brain.
  • After using the databases, Oxford English Dictionary, and ebooks available through the Library’s website, write one sentence stating which of the three terms you have selected as the focus of your expanded definition project.

Save your memo some place safe and then copy-and-paste it into a comment made to this post.

25 thoughts on “Week 4, Weekly Writing Assignment”

  1. TO: Professor J. Ellis

    FROM: Brianna Persaud

    DATE: September 23rd, 2020

    SUBJECT: 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming are bioengineering, code compliance and feasibility Studies. Bioengineering is the practice of designing and creation of medical technology. Code compliance is a set of rules written in code form. Lastly, feasibility studies are used to evaluate and examine any project. After revising each of the three terms, I will be studying bioengineering for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition.

  2. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Adewale R. Adeyemi
    DATE: 09/22/2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming
    The three scientific terms I have decided to choose for my 750 – 1000 words expanded definition brainstorming are immunology, T-cells, and lymphocytes.
    Immunology is a branch of biomedicine that deals with the structure and function of the immune system. T-cell is a type of white blood cells that is essential to the immune system. Lymphocytes is another type of white blood cell which carries out specific functions in fighting illnesses and diseases.
    After revising all the terms, for my 750-1000- word expanded definition, I will be studying immunology.

  3. TO: Professor Jason W. Ellis
    FROM: Mahim M. Pritom
    DATE: September 22, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming
    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming are Power BI, JDK, and IDE.
    Power BI is a designing tool developed by Microsoft to transform your analog report into more user friendly, digitalized, easy to understand with informative visuals. JDK stands for Java Development Kit containing packages of Java programming language and there are lots of JDK versions available now based on the user’s knowledge of object-oriented programming. IDE stands for Integrated Development Environment which is basically the development tools developers use for software development such as Eclipse, Visual Studio, Android Studio etc.
    After revising each of these three terms, I will be studying Power BI for my 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition.

  4. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Nakeita Clarke
    DATE: Sept 23, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    For my 750-100 word expanded definition essay I have considered choosing a topic based on the terms Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Single Sign-On.

    Artificial Intelligence is a technology that can consume data and decipher outcomes based on the data.

    Multi-factor Authentication is a secure sign-on process that either requires something you know, an action you have to do or requires biological input to verify you are who you claim to be.

    Single Sign-On is the process of using one login to gain access to multiple applications.

    After utilizing the databases, Oxford English Dictionary, and ebooks available through the Library’s website, I briefly reviewed all the terms, and have decided Multi-Factor Authentication will be the focus of my expanded definition project.

  5. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Lia Barbu
    DATE: September 23, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    There are three terms that I would like to explore for this project: networking, cybersecurity, and virtualization.
    Networking is the connection between two or more computers to share data and resources. Cybersecurity is the computers’ protection from harmful attacks. Virtualization is the process of generating one or more virtual versions of a computing device, running several operating systems on a computer system at once.
    After searching my terms on different resources available through the Library’s website, I decided to focus on virtualization on my expanded definition project.

  6. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Teodor Barbu
    DATE: September 23, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    Some terms that I would like to explore furthermore are: Open Source, Big Data, and Cloud Computing. Open Source Software is a software that can be used free by many users and it is developed by an entire community than rather by a person or a company. We can free download such a software and install it on as many machines we want. Examples of open source include Ubuntu Linux, Firefox, Chrome, OpenOffice, Linux, and Android.
    Many companies today have to manipulate large volumes of data that cannot be processed in traditional ways. Big Data is the field that analyzes ways to successfully manipulate these vast quantities of information.
    Cloud Computing is a fast way to access files or applications that are stored on servers all over the internet instead of on our personal computer. Data is available all the time and it can be accessed from anywhere.
    After the preliminary research in City Tech Library Databases I would like to continue my project on Cloud Computing because is the most interest to me and there is a vast availability of papers on this subject.

  7. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Alvin Ferreira
    DATE: 09/22/2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I have considered for my 750 – 1000- words expanded definition brainstorming are Honey Pot, Cloud storage and Spoof. Honey pot is a framework for data protection set up to classify, deflect, or in any way, overcome attempts at improper use of information systems. Cloud storage is a virtual data collection concept where digital content is stored in logical pools, said to be on the server. Spoof is when a malicious party pretends to be another device or user on a network in order to bring out attacks against network hosts, steal data, spread malware or bypass access controls. After further research on the three terms for my 750-1000- word expanded definition brainstorming, I have decided to carry on with Honeypot.

  8. TO: Professor J. Ellis
    FROM: David Requena
    DATE: September 23rd, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming are Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services. Cybersecurity is basically trying to protect the computer systems, networks from malicious intent or even damage to hardware, software and/or data. Cloud Computing is basically big data centers which are in no contact with the user. Cloud computing provides resources like data storage, computer power. Cloud services is the wide range of services that can be provided by various vendors this are design to help companies that don’t have the infrastructure or the hardware. This is a cheaper alternative.

  9. TO: Professor J. Ellis
    FROM: David Requena
    DATE: September 23rd, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming are Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services. Cybersecurity is basically trying to protect the computer systems, networks from malicious intent or even damage to hardware, software and/or data. Cloud Computing is basically big data centers which are in no contact with the user. Cloud computing provides resources like data storage, computer power. Cloud services is the wide range of services that can be provided by various vendors this are design to help companies that don’t have the infrastructure or the hardware. This is a cheaper alternative.

  10. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Enmanuel Arias
    DATE: September 23, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The purpose of this memo is to briefly explore the three terms that I am interested in writing a 750-1000-word expanded definition for. The three terms are e-commerce, deep learning, and responsive web design.
    Based on my knowledge, e-commerce is the business practice of buying and selling of goods and services via an online marketplace or their own website. Deep learning is the process in which a computer can learn from the data produced by the user to create a better user experience. Lastly, responsive web design is a web design practice in which websites are created to function on a variety of devices, regardless of their screen size, while maintaining a cohesive design and layout. Out of the three terms mentioned above, I will be focusing on deep learning for my 750-1000-word expanded definition.

  11. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Tommy Su
    DATE: September 23, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The purpose of this memo is to briefly explore the three terms that I am interested in writing a 750-1000-word expanded definition for. The three terms are machine learning, Data mining and neural networks.

    Machine learning is the act of a computer improving its algorithms through data. Data mining is finding attributes or characteristics to a set of data. Neural networks is an algorithm that is designed like the human brain. After further research on the three terms for my 750-1000- word expanded definition brainstorming, I have decided to carry on with Neural networks.

  12. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Shital B K
    DATE: September 23, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three technical terms that I would love to explore for this project would be Version Control, API (Application Programming Interface) and Framework.
    Version Control is a tool used to keep track of the code and files on the web that allows programmers to keep up with the changes that has been made from the earliest stage of the project. Some of the popular version control used these days are Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, etc.
    Application Programming Interface is a computing interface used for building web applications that interacts between multiple software intermediaries.
    Framework is a platform for developing software applications. Frameworks simplifies the development process to build applications.
    After using the databases, Oxford English Dictionary, and eBooks available through the Library’s website, I came up with an idea of selecting Version Control as the focus of my project.

  13. TO: Professor J. Ellis
    FROM: Tasnuba Anika
    DATE: September 23rd, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000 Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000 word expanded definition brainstorming are Data mining, Database, Predictive modelling. Data mining is a process which is used to take out the data that can be used from raw data. Database is a storage where the data’s are stored. Predictive modelling is used to predict future outcomes using statistics. After revising each of the three terms and further research, I will be focusing on Data mining for my 750-1000 word expanded definition.

  14. TO: Professor J. Ellis
    FROM: Kevin Andiappen
    DATE: September 23rd, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming are “Cyber security, Virtualization and AI”. Cyber security is the study of monitoring and preventing malicious activities within a computer system or network. Virtualization is the implementation of running multiple machines within one host. AI is machine learning technology that allows computer systems to convey logic and reasoning like humans. After revising each of the three terms, I will be studying Cyber security for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition.

  15. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Jinquan Tan
    DATE: 9/23/2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000 Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000 word expanded definition brainstorming are API (Application Programming Interface), DateBase,Cybersecurity. API is a computing interface for interactions between multiple software intermediaries.Database is a storage where the datas is stored. And Cybersecurity is something that protects the computer system.After revising each of these three terms, I will be studying API for my 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition.

  16. TO: Professor Jason W. Ellis
    FROM: Gladielle Z. Cifuentes
    DATE: September 23, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000 Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three terms I will be considering to write about for my 750-1000 word expanded definition brainstorming will be Google Cloud VMware, Military Cybersecurity and VPN Technology. Google cloud is when google users use the public cloud for storage. Military Cybersecurity is how cybersecurity specialists provide a secure environment specifically for the DoD (Department of Defense). VPN Technology is when a user uses a private network that connects to a secured network over the internet. After much research on the three terms, I will be writing about Military Cybersecurity for my 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition.

  17. TO: Professor J. Ellis

    FROM: Michael Lin

    DATE: September 23rd, 2020

    SUBJECT: 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming are magnetic field, parallel circuit, and electronic ignition system. magnetic field are area near a magnet in which its property of magnetism can be detected. parallel circuit are circuit in which the circuit components are arranged in branches so that there is a separate path to each unit along which electrical current can flow. electronic ignition system is system in which the timing of the ignition spark is controlled electronically After reseraching the three terms, I will be studying magnetic field for my 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition.

  18. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Ye Lin Htut
    DATE: 09/23/2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I have considered for my 750-1000 words expanded definition brainstorming are Machine Learning, AI, and Operating System. Machine learning is the process of teaching a computer system how to make accurate predictions when fed data. Artificial intelligence (AI) is power of a digital computer or system controlled by robot to perform tasks generally connected with intelligent machine. Operating System is the main set of software on a device that handle and keeps everything together to communicate with the hardware device’s. After further research on the three terms for my 750-1000 word expanded definition brainstorming, I have decided to carry on with Artificial intelligence.

  19. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Mamadou M. Bah
    DATE: Sept 26, 2020
    SUBJECT: 500-1000-Word Expended definition Brainstorming

    This is a memo of the three words that I chose for the 500-1000-Word Expended definition project which are Electromagnetism, Electrochemistry, and Electrostatic.

    Electromagnetism is the part of electricity that study magnetism and how it is used to produce electricity.

    Electrochemistry study how electricity is produced using chemical reactions such as reduction-oxidation or batteries.

    Electrostatic is the part of electricity that study the conditions of electrons when they are not in motion.

    After reviewing several online resources, I chose to extend my research on Electromagnetism.

  20. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Albert Chan
    DATE: September 23, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three terms I will choose off the top of my mind are as follows: machine learning, server administration, and neural networks.

    Machine learning in my mind is related to programming AIs to record human behavior and act according to how a human would act after having enough data recorded.

    Server administration is well, literally managing how a server runs and solving any issues that may pop up. There are other aspects such as managing those under you and perhaps some physical networking involved too.

    Neural networks, in my mind, also is a branch off of AI. Maybe better said, a higher field than machine learning? I would say neural networks is a knowledge base for machine learning.

    Based on the results from Oxford Dictionary and EBSCO, I have decided to focus my topic of choice on neural networks. It seems I might be bringing in some machine learning into the fray.

    1. I think I will try doing machine learning instead of neural networks. More extensive research has proven that I have no idea what neural networks truly are; most of it seems to be working in tandem with the medical field. I am not much aware of the terminology in the medical field, so sticking with machine learning would feel more comfortable.

  21. TO: Professor Ellis
    FROM: Joshua Patterson
    DATE: September 29, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000-Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming are Cybersecurity, Cloud Storage and Artificial Intelligence. Cybersecurity is the study of protecting the computer systems’ & networks’ hardware, software and/or data from harmful sources such as different types of viruses and malware. Cloud storage is a source of data collection where digital data is stored in multiple sections. Artificial Intelligence is the theory and development of a computer system that allows the computer to complete tasks that would require human intelligence. After doing further research on the three terms for my 750-1000- word expanded definition brainstorming, I have decided to choose Cybersecurity.

  22. TO: Professor J. Ellis

    FROM: Shamia Campbell

    DATE: September 29rd, 2020

    SUBJECT: 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I have considered for my 750-1000 words expanded definition brainstorming are Algorithm, flood adpotion and control structures. Algorithm is a procedure or set of rules used in different types of calculation and problem-solving. Flood adpotion is a type of insurance when in need if help whenever their is a flood. Control Structures is determined by which intructions are more likely excuted. Based on the results from Oxford Dictionary and EBSCO, I have decided to focus my topic of choice on Algorithm.

  23. TO: Professor J. Ellis
    FROM: Stephan Dominique
    DATE: October 19th, 2020
    SUBJECT: 750-1000 Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming

    The three scientific terms I will be choosing for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition Brainstorming are Biometrics, DDOS, and Hydroponics. Biometrics is the use of unique physical characteristics (fingerprints, iris pattern, etc.) to identify individuals, typically for the purposes of security. DDOS in computing stands for Distributed Denial of Service which is a certain type of attack. Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without soil, in beds of sand, gravel, or similar supporting material flooded with nutrient solutions. Based on the results from Oxford Dictionary and EBSCO, I have decided to focus my topic of Biometrics for my 750-1000- Word Expanded Definition.

  24. To Professor Ellis

    From: Nargis Anny

    Date: October, 23, 2020

    Subject: Brainstorming for 750-1000 word, expanded definition.

    My three terms for my 750-1000 word essay are Cybersecurity, Network and Technology. The term Cybersecurity are measures taken to protect a computer or computer system from unauthorized access or online threats. Network is an arrangement of horizontal or vertical lines, but when referring to technology purposes it means an interconnected group or system, such as a chain of computers connecting together under one network base. And Technology means machinery or equipment used for scientific purposes. Examples of this are PC’s (Personal Computers), Laptops, Mobile Phones, Satellite dishes, etc. Technlogy can be used for communication, professional work and education. After reviewing these terms for my assignment, I’ve decided to do my essay on Cybersecurity.

    (my apologies i believe i submitted this in the wrong section of this website.)

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