Thursday, March 31, 2016

Research Report

This post took a great deal of time but it will help me greatly during production in finding different kinds of articles involved in this argument. It will help me complete my paper quickly and complete it in the right manner.

1.      1st Source
Title
Title: High Tech Government Spying vs. you Constitutional Right to Privacy
Author: Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
Source: www.foxnews.com

Author
-        Andrew P. Napolitano has been working as a trusted reporter for over 18 years at Fox and they believe he puts forth honest work.
-        Judge Napolitano is the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of the State of New Jersey. Only those they are honest and trustworthy could hold such a high position.

Target Audience
-        The target audience, based on the source are conservative Americans that are in favor of low amounts of government infringement on their privacy for any reason. In the first paragraph, the author states that the government has taken more of our freedom away. This alone points toward this audience.
-        One way that the author shows his target audience is when he talks about a, “new handheld radar device that sends sound waves through walls and receives back images on a screen of persons on the other side of the walls.” He goes on to fight against this device because he says if you were to do this to your neighbor, you would be arrested, but the fact that it is the government doing it makes it fine.
-        Another way that the author states his target audience is when he talks about the use of torture by the government against suspected or convicted terrorists. He says that it is a severe crime but the government gets away with it anyway.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is to persuade the reader to think that any government surveillance on its citizens is irresponsible and should be illegal. One way that he says this is when he states that there are 60,000 domestic spies that are spying on Americans and gathering all of their information.
-        Another way that he states this message is when he says that the DEA bribed telecom providers to make their telephone lines available to its agents. He goes on to say how the government should be under attack for this but are not.

Contextual Details
-        The article states that the Government Communications Headquarters, which is the British equivalent of the NSA, has been reading US journalists’ emails since 2008. The only way they would have access to this information is if the NSA gave it to them illegally. This just proves to his opinion that there should not be any surveillance of American citizens.
-        The article later quotes the Fourth Amendment and states that the new radar that has become available to the police forces in America is a blatant violation of this amendment but the government is refusing to acknowledge this.

2.      2nd Source
Title
Title: As Governments invade privacy, tools for encryption Grow More Popular
Author: Charles Pulliam-Moore
Source: www.pbs.org

Author
-        Charles Pulliam-Moore has had a great deal of experience working a many different places such as ABC, PBS, and Vox.com. This proves that many companies have trusted him for extended periods of time to produce trustworthy work.
-        Charles graduated with a degree in journalism from The George Washington University. This proves that he is educated and knows the rules of journalism and how to produce valid work.

Target Audience
-        The target audience for this article are those people trying to find a way to not be under surveillance from the government.
-        One reason that this is the target audience for this article is that the author begins the paper by talking about how after the Edward Snowden scandal, many Americans have been trying to find ways to stay hidden from the spying eyes of the government. Only people interested in this fact would be trying to find out more about it.
-        Another reason that the article is targeted towards this group is because the author talks about the first ever smartphone that is fully encrypted and therefore they cannot be spied on while using this phone.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is to educate people on how they can stay encrypted on their devices and not be spied on by the government. One reason that this is the main point of the article is that the author talks about Onion routers, which prevents the activity on the internet by a user from being tracked to them.
-        Another reason this this is the main point of the article is that the author talks about encrypting emails as well, but how it requires both the sender and the recipient of the message to be using the same encryption method.

Contextual Details
-        One other detail in the article is that for the most part of history, the use for Tor has been for illegal activity. The author states that this is changing for example Richard David James, a musician, is only releasing one of his albums on a site that can only be accessed through Tor.
-        Another detail in the story is that Tor most likely cannot handle large amount of traffic because of the kind of servers that they use. An executive states that a lot of the users on their site make them a target for governmental organizations to come after them.

3.      3rd Source
Title
Title: Privacy vs. Security: ‘False Choice’ Poisons Debate on NSA Leaks
Author: Bob Sullivan
Source: www.nbcnews.com

Author
-        Bob Sullivan has earned the title of Senior Writer at MSNBC.com. This is a high distinction that is only given to those that exemplify to those that are trustworthy and have been producing good material for many years.
-        Sullivan has also appeared on many different websites and talk shows. This shows that he is a trusted source for information by a great deal of people. He is a “go to person” for solid information that people want to read.

Target Audience
-        The target audience for this article is those trying to understand more about the argument between privacy and security.
-        One reason that this is the case is that the article starts out by stating an event that happened in Germany where the privacy of some people was breached in order to find a criminal. The author state that this would not be a big deal in America because we are constantly being breached in privacy by the government. This makes people that want to know more about this issue more interested.
-        Another reason that this is the target audience for this article is because the author breaks down the problem being between liberty and control. This really makes people choose what they want more and read into this breakdown more. The people that care about this issue are the ones that the author wants to read his article.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is to help people make up their minds about what side they are on in this debate. One reason that this is the main point is that the author states a quote from a privacy expert from George Washington University Law School saying, “Who wouldn’t trade a little personal data to save even one American life?” This makes people choose whether they think this is important and this will give them their answer on where they stand on the debate.
-        Another reason that this is the message of this article is that the article states that if the government is getting everyone’s information, then they are being ineffective. This makes people think that since the government is getting their information, whether they are okay with that or not.

Contextual Details
-        One detail that can be found in this article is that the NSA’s data hoard may be useful in future investigations. This could help the American public in the future and then they will be happy that the NSA was collecting everyone’s data.
-        Another detail in the article is that if the government commits to just fishing for data, then they will be missing out on using other tools for surveillance like spycraft that is more effective and less invasive.

4.      4th Source
Title
-        Title: Privacy vs. Protection: Public Wrestles With What’s Most Important
-        Author: Sophia Rosenbaum
-        Source: www.usnews.nbcnews.com

Author
-        The author of this article is Sophia Rosenbaum. Sophia is a current reporter for the New York Post and has worked at the New York Times and New York Daily News as well. These are large papers and for her to be trusted by this large papers show that she is producing trustworthy information.
-        This author also has her masters in Journalism for the CUNY Graduate School. This proves that she is well educated and knows how to produce information that should be released to the public.

Target Audience
-        The target audience for this article are those that want to know how others feel about the issue of privacy vs. security. One reason is because the author is interviewing random people she sees in New York and trying to find out what they think of the issue.
-        Another reason is because she interviews different kinds of people such as a family man, a single man, and a single woman. This gives the reader a wide range of people that have different opinions.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is to show the reader what the average American thinks of this issue. One reason that this is the main purpose is that the author is asking questions such as, “What do you think of the government using your information?” This gets their true opinion on this subject.
-        Another reason that this is the purpose of the article is that the author finds out why the people are thinking the way that they do. This helps the reader assure that the people being interviewed in the article are trustworthy and educated about the subject.

Contextual Details
-        One detail in the article is that it states the only network that the information was used from was Verizon. This is important because it may indicate the government wants information of someone specific they know is using that network.
-        Another detail is that people seem to still think that there is a guarantee of privacy in America after the Patriot Act was passed. This shows that some Americans do not know that their information can be taken by the government in order to prevent crimes. 

5.      5th Source
Title
-        Title: What Americans Think About NSA Surveillance, National Security and Privacy
-        Author: George Gao
-        Source: www.pewresearch.org

Author
-        The author of this article is George Gao. Gao has had over 4 years of experience in this field. This proves that he has seen a lot of information go past his desk and he knows what is trustworthy and what should be produced or not.
-        Gao also received his Bachelors degree from Vassar College. This shows that he produced information that is worthy of quality grades and is reliable in order to complete a degree from a quality school.
-        Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgegao

Target Audience
-        The target audience for this article are those people that want to know how other Americans feel about the topic of privacy vs. security. One reason that this is the target audience is there are different statistics on opinion questions on the topic.
-        Another reason this is the target audience is that it states that a majority of people do not want their information surveyed by the government but also the majority thinks there aren’t enough limits on what the government is collecting. This shows that many people think alike and people that want to know what else people think will continue to read.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is to show Americans what others think about this subject. This is shown by data stating that Americans are split on whether the government should collect information to prevent terrorism.
-        This is also show by other data showing the majority does not see a need to collect data to prevent terrorism. This shows that this study goes into detail on educating the public on others’ opinions.

Contextual Details
-        One detail in this article is that Americans are split on whether anti-terrorism tactics have gone far enough, this is confusing based on the clear majority not seeing a need to collect information to prevent terrorism.
-        Another detail is that over 90% of Americans want control over their private information. This is a strong percentage that Americans want to be in control of who sees what they are doing/saying.

6.      6th Source
Title
Title: 9 Ways You’re Being Spied on Every Day
Author: Sara Schwartz

Author
-        One reason the author is reliable is that Sara has written for many papers. These papers are reliable and are known for their trustworthy information such as the Washington Post.
-        Another reason is that she is not committed to one paper. She is not part of their union and is not subject to anyone else’s opinions. She is just focused on producing reliable information.

Target Audience
-        The target audience for this article are people that want to know how they are being spied on. One reason this is true is that the author provides nine ways that the government collects information.
-        Another reason is that the author provides a quote saying “until something is done to scale (spying) back or eliminate it, it’s only going to get worse.” Only people that want to know how they are being spied on would care about this information.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is to educate the readers on how they are being spied on. One way is that they say their license plate is being tracked. Many people do not know this fact.
-        Another reason is that it states there are sidewalk and public space cameras that watch the public constantly. This is a violation of privacy that the public most likely does not know about.

Contextual Details
-        One detail is that the government tracks where credit cards are used as well as loyalty cards.
-        Another detail is that the government tracks any real use of your phone such as email, texts, and calls are tracked by the government.

7.      7th Source
Title
Title: The NSA Can ‘Collect-it-All’ But What Will It Do With Our Data Next?
Author: Joshua Kopstein

Author
-        The author of this article is reliable because he does not write for one paper. This makes him reliable because he is not committed to the ideals and values of a single paper, he keeps an open mind.
-        Another reason that he is reliable is that he has been published dozens of times. This means that he is trusted consistently and people know that they can rely on his information being true and well researched.
-        Source: https://joshk.contently.com/

Target Audience
-        The target audience for this article are those that are not in favor of surveillance and want know what the government uses their information for. One reason that this is the target audience is that the author consistently talks about the government collecting as much data as it can. This proves the target audiences opinion of the government.
-        Another reason is that the author speaks of the NSA denying that it keeps the information of the public for extended periods of time and only those that are not in favor of what the NSA does would want to know that.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is to let the audience know what the NSA wants their information for and what happens to it. One way that the government uses their data is by keeping it stored in “haystacks” just in case they need to know information on you.
-        Another reason that this is the main purpose is that there is the possibility that the information that the NSA has will be given to telecommunications companies when a new amendment to the Patriot Act is passed.

Contextual Details
-        One detail in this article is that the NSA may soon need probable cause to collect a person’s information. This would be a huge victory for those in favor of privacy.
-        Another detail is that it suggests it is not worth having information by everyone collected because the NSA may collect innocent people’s information with no reason and then that information is subject to being collected illegally by others.

8.      8th  Source
Title
Title: NSA Intelligence-Gathering programs keep us Safe
Author: John McLaughlin

Author
-        One way that this author is reliable is that he teaches at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. This means that he is trusted to teach many students to be trustworthy and true information.
-        Another way that he is reliable is that he was a deputy director and acting director of the CIA from 2000 to 2004. The CIA does not hire people that are not reliable and that are not known for their quality of work.

Target Audience
-        The target audience for this article is people that are in favor of the NSA and trying to learn more on why they are truly needed. One reason this is the target audience is the author talks about why the NSA is the best intelligence agency. This means that the audience would want to learn more about the NSA and what they are working on.
-        The article also states that the NSA is the country’s domestic intelligence agency and protects the country from the interior. Without this, there could be many preventable disasters that occur.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is for people to become more educated on why we need the NSA. One reason this is the main purpose is that the articles says the NSA does not spy on the public and errs on the side of caution before touching private data.
-        Another reason is that they are not the only agency or company collecting information and that they have become the target for those against this. The NSA provides safety for people and there are many private companies that do the same for their own benefit.

Contextual Details
-        One detail in this article is that the underwear bomber in 2009 was not caught was because the NSA was too cautious in releasing information that could have prevented it.
-        Another detail is that the NSA had no illegality or abuses and that they should be trusted to keep the publics’ information safe.

9.      9th Source
Title
Title: Dilemmas of the Internet Age: Privacy vs. Security
Author: Deena Zaru
Source: www.cnn.com

Author
-        One reason that the author is reliable is that Deena has been working for CNN for over 4 years. This means that a major media outlet has trusted her to produce quality information for an extended period of time and she can be trusted to be reliable.
-        Another reason is that she received her bachelors’ degree in journalistic writing from Guilford College. She was trained and educated to write correct and reliable information and conduct the proper research.
-        Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deenazaru

Target Audience
-        The target audience for this article are people that want to know more about the debate between privacy and security. One reason this is true is because there is a section devoted to deciding if there needs to be a choice between security and privacy. This would be directed to an audience that wants to know about their choices.
-        Another reason is because there is a section about government regulations about surveillance and that there needs to be a change in the opinions of many Americans. Those that are in this target audience would be the ones that want to know about potential changes in these regulations.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is to educate the target audience on the basics of this debate. One reason that this is the main purpose is because the article states that the NSA is not the only ones collecting data and that there are many marketing companies tracking Americans as well.
-        Another reason this is the main purpose is that Barack Obama announced a proposal to end the NSA’s program of bulk data gathering. This may help people know more about what is happening in this changing debate.

Contextual Details
-        One detail in the story is how the companies collecting data use tracking cookies in order to gather your information and that this is beginning to be relayed into “stalking apps” which allows individuals to stalk others based on this data.
-        Another detail is that if these companies suddenly became regulated, there would be a deep decline in economic growth for a long time because of these companies’ dependence on this information.

10.   10th Source

Title
Title: Experts Destroy Obama’s Argument That Americans Must Sacrifice Privacy For Security.
Author: Michael B. Kelley

Author
-        One reason that this author is reliable is that he is a senior editor. This means he is one of the most trusted people at Business Insider to release only the most trustworthy, well researched, and quality information.
-        Another reason is because he got his bachelor’s degree and Northwestern, which is one of the most well thought of schools for journalism. This means he received a quality education on how to produce reliable information.

Target Audience
-        The target audience for this article are those people that want less surveillance on Americans. This is because it states several experts went against Obama in saying that Americans need to sacrifice their privacy. This would only be appealing to those that agree with this.
-        Another reason is that the article states there needs to be a middle ground based on the quote in the article, “It’s like asking do you want the police to exist or not?” It is a quote that would only make sense to those that think there shouldn’t be one side or another.

Main Purpose/Message
-        The main purpose of this article is to educated people on how this debate is moving forward and that there is no one choice of security or privacy. The article is also meant to update the public on Barack Obama’s statement that Americans must choose security or privacy. One reason this is the main purpose is that it states that the actual argument should be for liberty or control. This is the middle ground the article is in favor of.
-        Another reason this is the main purpose is that there has never been evidence of the effectiveness of the NSA’s bulk email collection program according to Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Udall.

Contextual Details
-        One detail in this article is the NSA uses their own discretion to look at the content that they collect.
-        Another detail is that there has never been effectiveness in the mass collection of emails and this is true for the collection of phone calls.


2 comments:

  1. It's clear you've put a lot of work and consideration into your sources--you have a good grip on who the authors are and their intended audiences are. I also appreciate how you include viewpoints from across the political spectrum--people who have different views on what the NSA should be doing. Your choice of major news outlets (and the Pew Center) makes a strong case for credibility too.

    One thing I would suggest is the inclusion of more scholarly sources, where possible. Most of your sources are popular, and while it's true that there might not be too many peer-reviewed studies for such a recent issue, if there's some kind of formal study of how mass data collection affects the effectiveness of terrorism prevention--or maybe some sort of study about the costs/impact of mass-collection--that could be a good addition.

    You've got a pretty solid set of sources--especially for a SCE. If you can find one or two scholarly sources, it could add that much more credibility to your argument.

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  2. Hey Jack, great job on compiling your sources.

    You have a great start for sources in a standard college essay, and you've shown that you've down an immense about of research on the authors. Your description of the authors (in one case, your mentioning of Napolitano bolsters the credibility of your sources. Also, great job on adding different viewpoints in each source, almost every source comes from a different standpoint.

    I only see two problems here and Nicholas Hoover pointed out one of them. The first one is a lack of scholarly sources or something other than just articles. It would help to maybe include government documents or reports inside your paper to further the range of your sources. The second problem is that some of your sources are sometimes repeat of other sources, and these could be easily changed out for something that is focused differently.

    Great job on the sources though. If you add in some government white papers/scholarly sources you'd be perfect.

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