Assignment Paper C – Current Or Emerging Technology Ethics Research Paper
1. Papers Objective. The objective of this paper and outline is to:
- Evaluate a new ethical issue (not used in prior submissions as this will be your final class paper before the Assignment D presentation.)
- Focus your research, so that one or more ethical principles are applied and explained as a result of your research. This process helps you establish a thesis for your research.
2. Topic Selection. Select a digital ethical issue for your research that is caused by the existing or emerging technology.
- Students must select a new ethical issue (not used for prior assignments) related to an existing or emerging technology and research the topic and its related ethical issues.
- Be sure to keep in mind that the technology aspects of this assignment are different from those of Paper A (Application of decision-making frameworks to IT-related ethical issues) or Paper B, which dealt with aspects of ethical issues and a subsequent organizational policy.
- The link below provides some suggested topical ideas you may want to consider. Please remember that the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use
Recommended Source: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethics-articles/
3. Research Paper Outline
a. Title Page – Begin with a topic title that describes what you will research.
b. Topic Justification – Briefly explain the reason for your topic selection (100- 150 words recommended).
c. Research Questions – Based on your research and the ethical theories discussed in class, determine three ethically critical (important) questions to be addressed by the paper regarding your topic. List your questions in order of priority and for each question:
(1) State your question
(2) Justification “why” this question is critically important to the papers ethical issue.
(3) Research Findings. Using your research,
- List or summarize your research findings.
- List any ethical issues or principles, other problems, solutions or research gaps (areas that require further study to address the question if any).
d. Research Conclusions – Provide a conclusion for your research that addresses the following.
- Summarize the papers’ major takeaways and overall conclusions
- Of all your papers points, select the most important (or relevant) ethical theory that relates to your conclusions
- List the ethical principles that apply.
e. Reference Page. List and cite your references in accordance to APA requirements.
Note: Your research of the topic, questions and answers must be based on at least three reference sources. This paper is an academic research paper, therefore, two of these sources must be from the UMGC library database (or an equivalent academic database). These reference sources must have external links. (Note: You are likely to find additional and even better references/sources as you continue your research for this Assignment.)
Remember: the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use! Therefore, please ensure that your research for this assignment addresses the ethical issues of an existing or emerging technology!
4. APA Format. Follow all APA formatting requirements. Therefore,
a. The title page must include the topic tittle, your name, the UMGC/Name of the Class, and date.
b. Excluding the title and reference page, the papers “size” should be a minimum 4-6 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
c. Use appropriate APA compliant reference citations for all sources you use.
d. In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your paper should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing style. Paper C is due at the end of the sixth week of this course
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11/17/22, 12:20 AM Assignment Paper C – IFSM 304 7383 Ethics in Information Technology (2228) – UMGC Learning Management System
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Paper C – Fall 2019 Course: IFSM 304 7383 Ethics in Information Technology (2228)
Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 New Level Criterion Score
Topic
selection:
explain why
this topic
was selected
for research.
Value = .70
/ 0.7
Question 1
and
explanation:
explain why
this question
was posed as
a basis for
your
research.
Value = .30
/ 0.3
Question 2
and
explanation:
explain why
this question
was posed as
a basis for
your
research.
Value = .30
/ 0.3
0.7 points
The reason for the
topic selection in at
least 150 words
was provided.
0.56 points
The reason for the
topic selection,
which was between
75 and 150 words,
was provided.
0.42 points
The reason for the
topic selection in
75 words or less
was provided
0 points
The reason for
the topic
selection was
not provided
0.3 points
The explanation for
the question asked
was at least 100
words
0.24 points
The explanation for
the question asked
was between 50
and 100 words
0.18 points
The
explanation for
the question
asked was 50
words or less
0 points
The
explanation for
the question
asked was not
provided
0.3 points
The explanation for
the question asked
was at least 100
words
0.24 points
The explanation for
the question asked
was between 50
and 100 words
0.18 points
The
explanation for
the question
asked was 50
words or less
0 points
The
explanation for
the question
asked was not
provided
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Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 New Level Criterion Score
Question 3
and
explanation:
explain why
this question
was posed as
a basis for
your
research.
Value = .30
/ 0.3
References: :
provide three
required
references,
of which two
are from the
UMUC
library or
equivalent
academic
database.
Values: APA
compliant
source
citations =
.75 URLs =
.15 Total
Value = .90
/ 0.9
0.3 points
The explanation for
the question asked
was at least 100
words s
0.24 points
The explanation for
the question asked
was between 50
and 100 words
0.18 points
The
explanation for
the question
asked was 50
words or less
0 points
The
explanation for
the question
asked was not
provided
0.9 points
Three reference
sources provided
and two are
scholarly
references from
academic sources
with URLs
0.72 points
Three reference
sources were
provided but but
only two are
scholarly
references from
academic sources
with URLs
0.54 points
Three reference
sources were
provided but but
only one is a
scholarly reference
from an academic
source with a URL
0 points
Academic
references not
provided
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Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 New Level Criterion Score
Research
Paper
Introduction:
introduce the
topic
selected for
research.
Value = .25
/ 0.25
Answer to
Q1: the
following
parameters
apply:
Quality of
Research: In-
text
Citations:
Flow/Transiti
on: Value =
6.00
/ 6
0.25 points
The
Introduction of
the research
was excellent,
accurate, and
complete
0.2 points
The
Introduction of
the research
was
satisfactory,
but complete
0.15 points
The
Introduction of
the research
was cursory,
but complete.
0 points
The
Introduction of
the research
was not
provided.
6 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality = 5.00
In-text
Citations = .50
Flow/Transitio
n = .50
A combination
of these values
may also apply
4.8 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality = 4.00
In-text
Citations = .40
Flow/Transitio
n = .40
A combination
of these values
may also apply.
3.6 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality = 3.00
In-text
Citations = .30
Flow/Transitio
n = .30
A combination
of these values
may also apply
0 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality less
than 3.00
In-text
Citations less
than .30
Flow/Transitio
n less than .30
A combination
of these values
may also apply
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Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 New Level Criterion Score
Answer to
Q2: the
following
parameters
apply:
Quality of
Research: In-
text
Citations:
Flow/Transiti
on: Value =
6.00
/ 66 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality = 5.00
In-text
Citations = .50
Flow/Transitio
n = .50
A combination
of these values
may also apply
4.8 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality = 4.00
In-text
Citations = .40
Flow/Transitio
n = .40
A combination
of these values
may also apply.
3.6 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality = 3.00
In-text
Citations = .30
Flow/Transitio
n = .30
A combination
of these values
may also apply
0 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality less
than 3.00
In-text
Citations less
than .30
Flow/Transitio
n less than .30
A combination
of these values
may also apply
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Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 New Level Criterion Score
Answer to
Q3: the
following
parameters
apply:
Quality of
Research: In-
text
Citations:
Flow/Transiti
on: Val ue =
6.00
/ 6
Conclusion:
conclude the
topic
selected for
research.
Value = .25
/ 0.25
APA
Compliant
Reference
List: Value =
1.00
/ 1
6 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality = 5.00
In-text
Citations = .50
Flow/Transitio
n = .50
A combination
of these values
may also apply
4.8 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality = 4.00
In-text
Citations = .40
Flow/Transitio
n = .40
A combination
of these values
may also apply.
3.6 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality = 3.00
In-text
Citations = .30
Flow/Transitio
n = .30
A combination
of these values
may also apply
0 points
The research
for this
question was
valued as
follows:
Research
Quality less
than 3.00
In-text
Citations less
than .30
Flow/Transitio
n less than .30
A combination
of these values
may also apply
0.25 points
The conclusion
of the research
was excellent,
accurate, and
complete
0.2 points
The conclusion
of the research
was
satisfactory,
but complete.
0.15 points
The
Conclusion of
the research
was cursory,
but complete
0.1 points
1 point
All source
citations were
formatted in
full compliance
with APA style
requirements
0.8 points
Some source
citations were
formatted in
general
compliance
with APA style
requirements.
0.6 points
Only a token
amount of the
sources and in-
text citations
were
referenced in
accord with
APA style
requirements
0 points
Source
citations and
in-text
citations were
NOT
formatted in
accord with
APA style
requirements
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Total / 23
Overall Score
Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 New Level Criterion Score
Mechanics
(Value =
1.00)
Grammar –
.40
Contractions
– .15
Spelling – .15
Punctuation
– .15
Green/Red
Lines – .15
/ 11 point
Grammar,
contractions,
spelling, and
punctuation
correctly
applied.
0.8 points
Some
grammar,
contractions,
spelling, or
punctuation
errors exist.
Underlined
errors in MS
Word not
corrected
0.6 points
There were
many grammar,
contractions,
and spelling
errors.
Punctuation
not correctly
applied.
Underlined
errors in MS
Word not
corrected
0 points
There were
numerous
grammar,
contractions,
and spelling
errors.
Punctuation
not correctly
applied.
Underlined
errors in MS
Word not
corrected.
Level 1 4.2 points minimum
Level 2 3.6 points minimum
Level 3 3 points minimum
SAMPLE ANSWER
Evaluate a new ethical issue (not used in prior submissions as this will be your final class paper before the Assignment D presentation.)
Introduction
In this class, we have been working on ethical dilemma evaluations. This assignment is based on the following assignment – Assignment C: Analyze an Ethical Issue.
Part I is based on the Assignment C Paper. This time, use the material from Assignment D, which has more ethical details and a clearer and more developed ethical issue than Assignment C.
The Assignment D Paper is based on the Assignment C Paper. This time, use the material from Assignment D, which has more ethical details and a clearer and more developed ethical issue than Assignment C.
You will use this material in your paper and presentation.
Develop an ethical issue that is relevant to real life experience (not hypothetical). You will use this ethical issue in your paper and presentation in this course.
You will use this ethical issue in your paper and presentation in this course.
You may choose to write about an actual situation you have witnessed, or one that has happened to someone else, but make sure it is an ethical issue that is relevant to real life experience.
Resolve the ethical issue using Kohlberg’s Six Levels of Moral Development and Gilligan’s Moral Orientation Approach.
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Kohlberg’s Six Levels of Moral Development
Kohlberg’s theory describes six levels of moral development from the most basic (Level 1) to the highest level, which he called “the highest level” (Level 6). The three lower levels form an ordered sequence: pre-moral, conventional, and post-conventional. Level 1 describes responses that are based on emotions and impulses rather than reason or critical thinking; it is characterized by impulsivity, egocentrism, and lack of concern for others. Level 2 involves intellectualization—reasoning about moral issues with rules and principles; it is characterized by conformity to social norms and a focus on rewards rather than punishment or duty toward others. At this level there is still some inherent ability to make judgments about rightness or wrongness but no sense of empathy towards other people’s viewpoints
Ethical dilemma evaluations are useful in many situations.
Ethical dilemma evaluations are useful in many situations. They help you make the right decision and understand the ethical issues in a situation.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Assignment D ethical dilemma approach can be used to evaluate and resolve ethical issues that may arise in real life. I hope this assignment has helped you understand how to analyze a situation and find a solution to it.