Submit a research paper that is 6-8 pages in length, excluding cover page, table of contents, and references. Your final paper's content should synthesize course concepts, provide a review of supporting material, and present a general understanding of the selected topic. In addition, your paper should include:
Paper must include 5-7 credible references to support your position. Your sources can be from course texts or assigned readings. However, utilizing journals from the Kaplan online library is preferred.
All in-text citations and references must be presented using APA style and formatting guidelines. When completing your Assignment, take a clear stand on whether a particular action or decision is right or wrong and then defend it, using one or more of the workable ethical theories described in the book.
- Include 5-7 credible references (with citations) to support viewpoints.
- Minimum 6-8 pages long, (not including cover page) 12 pt. type, double-spaced and free of spelling errors.
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Written Assignment Requirements
Answers contain sufficient information, adequately researched and cited, to credibly and specifically answer the questions. Deductions for spelling, grammar, organization and citation errors are outlined in the MSIT Writing Rubric.
Please be sure to download and reference the file "Writing Center Resources"
Review the grading rubric below before beginning this activity. Printable rubrics are available in Doc Sharing.
Final Project grading rubric = 250 points
Project Requirements / criterion Maximum points possible for satisfactory completion of task Points earned by student
#1 Analyze legal and ethical issues in the field of Information Technology.
- Clearly analyzes and evaluates two Information Technology issues using workable ethical theories
#2 Apply ethical theories to information technology case studies.
- Applies workable ethical theories to evaluate Information Technology case studies.
#3 Discuss recent legislation related to ethical computing.
• Researches two recent laws regarding ethical computing, and formulates an opinion based on one or more workable ethical theories.
#4 Evaluate differences in ethical codes of information technology conduct in different cultures.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations to address differences in ethical codes of information technology conduct in different cultures in a very clear and detailed way.