Internet - Social & Ethical Issues

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 one specific example of the problem for one specific "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:

• Identify and state the problem
  • 2 pts - clearly describes the problem
  • 1 pt - identifies the problem, but does not clearly describe it
• Key terms
  • 3 pts - lists and defines all important terms
  • 2 pts - lists and defines most of the important terms
  • 1 pt - lists and defines few important terms
• Example
  • 5 pts - addresses and answers all of the questions listed above
  • 4 pts - addresses and answers most of the questions listed above
  • 3 pts - addresses and answers a few of the questions listed above
  • 2 pts - describes the problem example, but does not go into specific depth
  • 1pt - states the problem example
• References
  • 3 pts - lists all references with proper formatting
  • 2 pts - lists all references but with improper formatting
  • 1 pt - lists a couple references with no formatting

Groups:

Group #1 - social impact of global viruses
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Amanuel Abebe

Group #2 - social impact of dependence on the Internet (individual & society)
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Jose Castellon

Group #3 - social impact of identity theft over the Internet
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Kaleb Gared

Group #4 - social impact of open access to unsuitable (inappropriate) material on the Internet
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Christian McGillen

Group #5 - ethical issues related to abuse/misuse of the Internet (e.g. spam)
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Nathan Prange

Group #6 - ethical considerations of IT-rich vs. IT-poor nations as a result of differing access
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Paul Teifer

Group #7 - ethical considerations relating to workplace monitoring
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Amanuel Abebe

Group #8 - social impact on health of the use of mobile devices
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Jose Castellon

Group #9 - effect on personal productivity of personal communications devices
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Kaleb Gared

Group #10 - social and environmental impact and ethical considerations of telecommuting
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Christian McGillen

Group #11 - social impact and ethical considerations of distance learning
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Nathan Prange

Group #12 - social impact and ethical considerations of digital entertainment
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Paul Teifer