Sociology in a Digital World
Module 02 – Cyber Identities: Impact and Real-life Cases
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Assessments Content
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Scenario
In today’s digital age, Ross and Kristina have fully embraced the convenience of online shopping. From groceries to clothing, bedding to mattresses, they eagerly sign up for reward programs at every online store, relishing the discounts offered. What Kristina doesn’t fully grasp is the significance of her cyber identity—those usernames and passwords that have become her digital persona in the vast online realm. The reliance on digital platforms has intricately woven a complex web of cyber identities, bringing forth both new realities and consequences.
Recently, Kristina encountered a significant hurdle when her computer malfunctioned. She struggled to recall the numerous usernames and passwords associated with different websites. Fortunately, with the help of each site’s login assistance feature and occasional support from customer service, she managed to retrieve her credentials. This process often entailed verifying her identity through personal details such as her date of birth and social security number. Thus, the digital world not only shapes but also confines the identity of individuals like Kristina, encapsulating it within an intricate digital fingerprint.
Instructions
In this assignment, you will explore the concept of Cyber Identity, encompassing advancements such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and advanced artificial intelligence within online identities. These technologies blur the lines between the physical and digital worlds, potentially creating more immersive and lifelike online experiences.
Your task is to research a real-life case study where cyber identities were forged to mislead individuals or institutions, ultimately impacting societal structures and individuals significantly.
In a Word document, provide an elaborated analysis of your chosen case study. Begin by detailing the case study, including its timeline and location. Then, explain how these cyber identities were constructed to deceive, examining the impacts on both individuals and institutions. Explore how these identities transcend various aspects of a person’s life, including social interactions, professional networks, and personal interests.
Important: Before starting, be sure to review this assignment’s rubric as it will help you narrow the scope of your work.
Submission
Submit your assignment via the designated drop box after researching a case of cyber identity theft or a related incident. Analyze how cyber identities were manipulated to deceive people or institutions, and assess the resulting impacts on individuals or organizations. Make sure to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the rubric provided.
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Rubric Details
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Case study
10 possible points (25%)
Mastery
Elaborated on real and authentic case study with the timeline and location explained.
10
Proficiency
Real and authentic case study with the timeline and location explained
8
Competence
Not clear about the timeline or the case study is not real and authentic.
7
Emerging
Lacks clarity in the timeline of case study.
5
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Did not submit.
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Identities
10 possible points (25%)
Mastery
Thorough explanation of the cyber identity which was created.
10
Proficiency
Explanation of the cyber identities created
8
Competence
Gaps in explaining how cyber identity was created.
7
Emerging
Lacks explanation on how cyber identity was created.
5
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Did not submit.
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Impacts Society and Individual
10 possible points (25%)
Mastery
The learner effectively analyzes the impact of the cyber identity on society and individual.
10
Proficiency
The learner provides good analysis of cyber identity on society and individual.
8
Competence
The learner provides analysis of cyber identity on society and individual with some key points missing.
7
Emerging
Lacks a comprehensive analysis of cyber identity on society and individual with some key points missing as well.
5
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Did not submit.
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Conclusion
10 possible points (25%)
Mastery
The conclusion effectively summarizes how cyber identity impacted society and individual thereby changing online experience in the digital world.
10
Proficiency
The conclusion summarizes how cyber identity impacted society and individual thereby changing online experience in the digital world
8
Competence
The conclusion may not effectively summarize how cyber identity impacted society and individual thereby changing online experience in the digital world
7
Emerging
The conclusion is unclear and fails to provide summarize how cyber identity impacted society and individual thereby changing online experience in the digital world
5
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Did not submit.
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