Internet - Social & Ethical Issues

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Objective:

  • You will be researching and presenting your findings on a particular social and ethical issue involving the Internet.

Requirements:

  • Identify and state the problem
  • Define the important terms relating to the problem (e.g. global, virus, addiction, etc.)
  • Give 3 specific examples of the problem from 3 different "Areas of Impact." For each example, describe the following:
    • What is the specific example of the problem?
    • Which "Area of Impact" is involved?
    • How did the issue/problem arise?
    • Who are the stakeholders in your example?
    • What are the perceived benefits?
    • Why is the issue/problem such a concern?
    • What measures have been taken to resolve this problem?
  • References section that follows APA or MLA formatting guidelines

Presentation:

  • Create a 5-10 minute powerpoint (.ppt) presentation to present your topic/issue.
  • Also create the PDF handout version of your slides.
  • You will submit both your presentation and your pdf
  • BONUS POINTS for anything outside of a plain presentation (e.g. audience participation, props, etc.)

Grading Rubric: