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CIS340 – Computer Ethics
Course Project: Social Context and Bringing it All Together
Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 7
Points: 150
OVERVIEW
This is the final assignment related to your course project. Remember, the final project will be
completed over the course of the term as four summative assignments, consisting of 1) topic
selection with optional peer review, 2) a preliminary research assignment including a clear
thesis statement and focusing on the first stage of the course, 3) further development of your
thesis, evidence, and counterarguments to include elements of the second stage of the course,
and 4) final submission of your course project in your chosen format.
This week, you bring it all together by incorporating the societal impacts of your topic and
decision-making and submitting a final project in your chosen format.
INSTRUCTIONS
In this assignment you will expand upon your work up to this point. Thus far, you have
constructed a problem statement utilizing the five-step decision-making process, identified the
ethical, moral, and/or legal implications of the topic you selected, developed arguments for and
against your declared thesis statement, developed an outline for your project, and incorporated
the technology-related computer ethics issues that you have explored. Now you will complete
your project by further exploring your topic and its impacts on society and finalizing your
arguments and supporting research. Specifically:
1. In your chosen format, complete the examination of your topic by viewing it through the lens
of the final stage of the course (ethics and morality of technology in a social context).
2. Explore the societal impacts of your topic and the decisions you made.
3. Consider and discuss the social responsibility of organizations.
4. Examine issues such as worker rights, whistleblower protection, economic impacts, and
environmental protection.
5. Combine this with the elements of your previous work into a cohesive final project.
6. Your project must contain each of the basic elements of an argumentative essay, including
(1) an introduction consisting of a topic and problem statement, background information on
the issue, and a thesis statement, (2) arguments and evidence supporting your position, (3)
counterarguments to your position, how you view those arguments/positions, and how you
would refute those arguments with evidence, and (4) a conclusion. These basic elements
are required regardless of the format you select.
7. Include a reference list of sources cited in your essay in APA 7th edition format.
8. Meet the specific requirements according to the format you selected (see details below).
9. Submit the final project to your instructor via Blackboard.
10. There will be no peer review at this stage.
Percentage of total course grade: 30%
FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:
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Final Paper: 8-10 pages in APA format, not including Title or Reference pages.
Video: 15-20 minutes recorded and uploaded to YouTube
Presentation (with notes): 10-15 slides in PowerPoint. Use the Notes feature to
provide necessary context to explain the content of your slides.
Presentation (with voice): 10-15 slides in PowerPoint with recorded voice presentation
of your slides. Voice recording should be approximately 1-2 minutes per slide.
Web Page: if you create a web page, requirements will depend on the outline of your
site. For example, the site could consist of multiple pages, one page with several tabs,
blog or vlog style, etc. Confirm with your instructor. Be creative but ensure all the
elements of the project requirements are included.
Regardless of the format you select, you are required to submit references.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated.
Evaluation Rubric for Final Course Project
Criteria
Topic
Selection and
Thesis
Statement
Ethical
Dilemma
Contextualized
Application of
Course
Concepts
(General
Ethics)
Exemplary
9-10 points
Topic focus and
problem are stated and
fully described.
Rationale of topic
selection and clear
thesis are well
articulated. Overall and
personal relevance and
importance of the
selected topic is
detailed.
Proficient
7-8 points
The topic and
problem are
selected and
described, and a
rationale and thesis
provided, but they
are not completely
developed.
Needs Improvement
5-6 points
Provides some
required information,
or the information is
incomplete and not
well-constructed.
Deficient
0-4 points
Required
information is
lacking or
poorly
constructed.
14-15 points
Moral dilemma is
presented and fully
aligned to ethics in each
of the three stages of
the course: general
context, technological
context, and social
context. The dilemma is
effectively summed up
with a coherent and
strong conclusion.
11-13 points
Moral dilemma is
presented and
aligned to ethics in
a general,
technological, and
social context, but
not completely
developed. A
conclusion is
articulated but not
fully constructed.
8-10 points
Provides some
required information,
or the information is
incomplete and not
well-constructed.
0-7 points
Required
information is
lacking or
poorly
constructed.
24-25 points
Course concepts
including moral theories,
critical thinking, problem
solving, ethical business
cultures, the value of
ethics, impact of
technology on society,
and IT relationships are
fully explored and
developed within the
context of the topic.
20-23 points
Course concepts
are explored and
discussed but are
not completely
developed.
15-19 points
Provides some
required information,
or the information is
incomplete and not
well-constructed.
0-14 points
Required
information is
lacking or
poorly
constructed.
Application of
Course
Concepts
(Ethics in
Technology)
Application of
Course
Concepts
(Ethics and
Technology in
Society)
Critical
Thinking and
Personal
Growth
Quality of
Research and
Argumentative
Analysis
24-25 points
Course concepts
including cybersecurity,
data collection, data
breaches, Intellectual
Property, privacy rights,
and free speech are
fully explored and
developed within the
context of the topic.
20-23 points
Course concepts
are explored and
discussed but are
not completely
developed.
15-19 points
Provides some
required information,
or the information is
incomplete and not
well-constructed.
0-14 points
Required
information is
lacking or
poorly
constructed.
24-25 points
Course concepts
including the societal
impact of advancements
in technology and
corporate social
responsibility are fully
explored and developed
within the context of the
topic.
20-23 points
Course concepts
are explored and
discussed but are
not completely
developed.
15-19 points
Provides some
required information,
or the information is
incomplete and not
well-constructed.
0-14 points
Required
information is
lacking or
poorly
constructed.
14-15 points
The student
demonstrates deep
critical thinking and
analysis of the problem,
considering various
alternatives,
understanding
outcomes, and
reflecting on different
points view. Exhibits an
ability to accept
constructive criticism,
contributing to personal
growth.
19-20 points
Strong evidence in the
form of arguments and
research from reliable
sources supporting and
opposing your position
are utilized consistently
and are fully developed.
Exhibits an ability to
argue for a position and
refute opposing points
of view with evidence.
11-13 points
The student
demonstrates good
critical thinking and
analysis of the
problem, considers
some alternatives
and their
outcomes, and
reflects on different
points view.
Exhibits personal
growth.
8-10 points
Critical thinking,
analysis, and
personal growth are
present, but are
lacking or not fully
developed.
0-7 points
Lack of
engagement in
critical
thinking,
analysis, or
personal
growth.
15-18 points
The arguments and
sources for and
against positions
with
counterarguments
is presented and
described, and a
rationale provided,
but they are not
completely
developed.
11-14 points
Provides some
required information,
or the information is
incomplete and not
well-constructed.
0-10 points
Required
information is
lacking or
poorly
constructed.
Clear and
Professional
Writing and/or
Speaking
14-15 points
Well written/spoken and
clearly organized using
standard English,
characterized by
elements of strong style
and basically free from
grammar, punctuation,
usage, and spelling
errors. Consistent use
of APA format with no
errors. Fully meets or
exceeds format
requirements.
11-13 points
Above average
style and logically
organized using
standard English
with minor errors in
grammar,
punctuation, usage,
and spelling.
Consistent use of
APA format with
minor errors that do
not impede reading
and flow. Meets
most format
requirements.
8-10 points
Average style lacking
in standard English,
clarity, and contains
errors in grammar,
punctuation, usage,
and spelling.
Inconsistent use of
APA format.
0-7 points
Poor style
lacking in
standard
English,
clarity,
language
used, and/or
frequent errors
in grammar,
punctuation,
usage, and
spelling. APA
format is
significantly
below
expectations
and detracts
from the
content.
