OVERVIEW
In this assignment, students are expected to write a 3-page paper/~750 words (not including the title page and reference page) that discusses a recent current event related to a specific topic of discussion from Chapter 4 of the textbook Ethics and Security. Your paper should be well-researched and should analyze the ethical issues involved in the current event.
INSTRUCTIONS
Choose your topic. Select a current event that has been in the news within the last 2 years. The event should relate to one or more of the topics from the Ethics and Security chapter of the textbook. Examples of relevant ethics topics include:
Privacy
Cyberbullying
Hackers
Viruses
Workplace monitoring
Data mining
Artificial intelligence
Any topic listed in the Key Terms
Do your research. Once you have chosen an ethics topic, you will need to do your research to learn more about the ethical issues involved. This includes reading scholarly articles, news articles, or government reports.
Analyze the ethical issues. Once you have a good understanding of the ethical issues involved, you will need to analyze them. This includes identifying the different ethical perspectives on the issue and the potential consequences of different courses of action. You should also consider the perspectives of different stakeholders, such as consumers, businesses, and government regulators.
Write your paper. Your paper should be 3 pages long, double-spaced, and in APA format. It should include a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction should provide an overview of the current event and the ethical issues involved. The body should discuss the different ethical perspectives on the issue and the potential consequences of different courses of action. The conclusion should summarize the paper’s main points and provide a call to action.
All submissions must also include a link to the original article discussing the current event and 1 additional reference used within the development of your paper on the References Page. Failure to include this information will result in a grade reduction in the Formatting, Grammar, and Mechanics Category.
Additional Information
The paper is due on the date assigned by the instructor and should be submitted in Canvas.
Unexcused, late submissions will not be accepted.
Plagiarism and unacceptable use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications will not be tolerated. Any paper found plagiarized or written in a way that violates this course’s AI policy will receive a zero.
Grading Rubric – Possible Points (50)
Relevance to Topic (5)
Does the chosen current event relate to one or more of the topics from the Ethics and Security Chapter in the textbook?
Is the connection between the event and the chosen topic explicitly stated and well-supported?
Depth of Analysis (20)
Does the paper demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ethical issues involved in the chosen current event?
Does the paper consider different ethical perspectives on the issue and the potential consequences of different courses of action?
Does the paper analyze the issue using relevant information from the textbook and additional research sources?
Originality and Insight (20)
Does the paper offer original insights and analysis of the chosen current event?
Does the paper go beyond simply summarizing information from the textbook or other sources?
Does the paper demonstrate critical thinking and independent judgment?
Formatting, Grammar, and Mechanics (5)
Does the paper adhere to APA format guidelines for font size, spacing, margins, and headings?
Is the paper well-organized and easy to read?
Are there any grammatical errors or typos in the paper?
Does the paper demonstrate a clear and concise writing style?
Is a link to the original article discussing the current event included?
Does the paper include at least one additional reference used within the development of the paper on the References Page?
