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CSCD Computer Ethics

Individual Writing Project: Internet Implications

Submit a 2 – 3 page paper that identifies the specific social or ethical implication about some

topic related to computing and/or the Internet that interests you. Describe the background; then

identify the social or ethical issues, problems, or questions that you think are important. Don't

make your paper be just an argument for one point of view. The paper shall be written using in-

text or APA format. Examples of topics from the text book.

 Ethics and implications of Intellectual Property  Ethics and implications of Information Privacy

o Information Disclosures o Data Mining o Consumer Backlash o DMCA o Open Source

 Ethics and implications of Privacy and the Government o Covert Government Surveillance o USA Patriot Act o Data Mining by the Government o National ID Card o Invasion

 Ethics and implications of Computer and Network Security o Malware o Hacking o Cyber Crime and Cyber Attacks o Online Voting

 Ethics and implications of Computer Reliability o Data Entry or Data Retrieval Errors o Software and Billing Errors o System Failures o Computer Simulations

 Ethics and implications of Professional Ethics  Ethics and implications of Work and Wealth

o Automation and Employment o Globalization o Digital Divide

 Ethics and implications of Plagiarism

 Indicate the frameworks used to address the topic.

o Utilitarian Approach o Social Contract Approach o Kantian Approach o Virtue Approach

o Provides a list of 2 – 4 sources that will inform their final paper.

o Demonstrate Analytical Thinking by applying theoretical perspectives to the

chosen topic.

o Demonstrate written communication by clarifying the purpose of the paper.

Deliverable:

Submit as a 2 - 3 page, double-spaced Word document and the two scanned articles delivered to

Canvas.

Submit the articles as pdf files. (You may print the files to a pdf.)

Do Not Zip Your Files!

NOTE:

This document will be very loosely graded complete or incomplete. Papers submitted on time

can be revised and resubmitted to improve their grade. Late papers will not be regraded.

Feedback will be tailored to the specific research project and guidance on clarity of paper

purpose.

In this phase of the assignment, students will demonstrate Analytical Thinking by systematically

examining evidence to identify patterns and anomalies.

Feedback on applying relevant frameworks and resources.