computer ethics

Computer Ethics Essay

Objectives:

· Design and present information effectively using Word Processing software

Requirements:

· For this assignment, you will write a short essay on a topic related to computer ethics.

· You will use 1 or 2 online resources (as identified in Competency 2 Required Assessment) as the basis of your essay.

· You will then write a 250-500 word essay on your topic that covers the following information:

· Describe the issue or problem?

· What are the ramifications or consequences that can occur?

· What should the reader know or do to reduce or avoid the issue?

· Create a Word document for your essay. Your document must meet the following criteria:

Note: If you are having trouble with any of these tasks in Word, you can get help in 3 ways:

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1. Use the Microsoft Office Tutorials at  https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Word-training-7bcd85e6-2c3d-4c3c-a2a5-5ed8847eae73  and search for help using the bolded keywords below.

1. Review the tutorials in the Study Guide.

1. Use the help icon   in Word to open a help window and search for help using the bolded keywords below.

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4. Margins: top 1", bottom .75", left and right: 1"

4. Header: Your name and email address

4. Footer: current date and page number

4. Font: Arial 11

4. Title: centered, font: Calibri 16

4. Paragraphs: double spaced, indent the first line .5"

4. Must have at least 2 paragraphs

4. Must include 1 bulleted or numbered list (2 or more items)

4. Must include at least 1 MLA citation and a Works Cited page

Include at least 1 picture or graphic (chart, etc.)

4. Include a table. If you cannot find topical information appropriate for a table, you can include a table at the end of the essay with the following information:

Your name	Your email address
Course name	Instructor name

· Spell and grammar check your essay

· Use Word count to make sure it is between 250 and 500 words.

Grading will be based on:	Points
Margins set correctly	5
Header and footer include required information	10
Fonts set correctly	5
Title centered	5
Paragraphs formatted as specified	5
Includes a bulleted or numbered list	5
Includes a properly formatted MLA citation	5
Includes a Works Cited page	10
Includes a picture or graphic	5
Includes a table	5
Includes at least 2 paragraphs	5
Spelling and grammar are correct	5
Has between 250 and 500 words	5
Covers required information about the topic	25
Total	100