Assignment Paper C – Current Or Emerging Technology Ethics Research Paper
1. Papers Objective. The objective of this paper and outline is to:
- Evaluate a new ethical issue (not used in prior submissions as this will be your final class paper before the Assignment D presentation.)
- Focus your research, so that one or more ethical principles are applied and explained as a result of your research. This process helps you establish a thesis for your research.
2. Topic Selection. Select a digital ethical issue for your research that is caused by the existing or emerging technology.
- Students must select a new ethical issue (not used for prior assignments) related to an existing or emerging technology and research the topic and its related ethical issues.
- Be sure to keep in mind that the technology aspects of this assignment are different from those of Paper A (Application of decision-making frameworks to IT-related ethical issues) or Paper B, which dealt with aspects of ethical issues and a subsequent organizational policy.
- The link below provides some suggested topical ideas you may want to consider. Please remember that the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use
Recommended Source: Ethics Articles
3. Research Paper Outline
a. Title Page – Begin with a topic title that describes what you will research.
b. Topic Justification – Briefly explain the reason for your topic selection (100- 150 words recommended).
c. Research Questions – Based on your research and the ethical theories discussed in class, determine three ethically critical (important) questions to be addressed by the paper regarding your topic. List your questions in order of priority and for each question:
(1) State your question
(2) Justification “why” this question is critically important to the papers ethical issue.
(3) Research Findings. Using your research,
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- List or summarize your research findings.
- List any ethical issues or principles, other problems, solutions or research gaps (areas that require further study to address the question if any).
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d. Research Conclusions – Provide a conclusion for your research that addresses the following.
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- Summarize the papers’ major takeaways and overall conclusions
- Of all your papers points, select the most important (or relevant) ethical theory that relates to your conclusions
- List the ethical principles that apply.
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e. Reference Page. List and cite your references in accordance to APA requirements.
Note: Your research of the topic, questions and answers must be based on at least three reference sources. This paper is an academic research paper, therefore, two of these sources must be from the UMGC library database (or an equivalent academic database). These reference sources must have external links. (Note: You are likely to find additional and even better references/sources as you continue your research for this Assignment.)
Remember: the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use! Therefore, please ensure that your research for this assignment addresses the ethical issues of an existing or emerging technology!
4. APA Format. Follow all APA formatting requirements. Therefore,
a. The title page must include the topic tittle, your name, the UMGC/Name of the Class, and date.
b. Excluding the title and reference page, the papers “size” should be a minimum 4-6 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
c. Use appropriate APA compliant reference citations for all sources you use.
d. In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your paper should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing style. Paper C is due at the end of the sixth week of this course
Rubric Name: Paper C – Fall 2019
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Level 2 |
Level 3 |
New Level |
Criterion Score |
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Topic selection: explain why this topic was selected for research. Value = .70 |
7 points The reason for the topic selection in at least 150 words was provided. |
5.6 points The reason for the topic selection, which was between 75 and 150 words, was provided. |
4.2 points The reason for the topic selection in 75 words or less was provided |
0 points The reason for the topic selection was not provided |
Score of Topic selection: explain why this topic was selected for research. Value = .70, / 7 |
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Question 1 and explanation: explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .30 |
3 points The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words |
2.4 points The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100 words |
1.8 points The explanation for the question asked was 50 words or less |
0 points The explanation for the question asked was not provided |
Score of Question 1 and explanation: explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .30, / 3 |
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Question 2 and explanation: explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .30 |
3 points The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words |
2.4 points The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100 words |
1.8 points The explanation for the question asked was 50 words or less |
0 points The explanation for the question asked was not provided |
Score of Question 2 and explanation: explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .30, / 3 |
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Question 3 and explanation: explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .30 |
3 points The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words s |
2.4 points The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100 words |
1.8 points The explanation for the question asked was 50 words or less |
0 points The explanation for the question asked was not provided |
Score of Question 3 and explanation: explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .30, / 3 |
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References: : provide three required references, of which two are from the UMUC library or equivalent academic database. Values: APA compliant source citations = .75 URLs = .15 Total Value = .90 |
9 points Three reference sources provided and two are scholarly references from academic sources with URLs |
7.2 points Three reference sources were provided but but only two are scholarly references from academic sources with URLs |
5.4 points Three reference sources were provided but but only one is a scholarly reference from an academic source with a URL |
0 points Academic references not provided |
Score of References: : provide three required references, of which two are from the UMUC library or equivalent academic database. Values: APA compliant source citations = .75 URLs = .15 Total Value = .90, / 9 |
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Research Paper Introduction: introduce the topic selected for research. Value = .25 |
2.5 points The Introduction of the research was excellent, accurate, and complete |
2 points The Introduction of the research was satisfactory, but complete |
1.5 points The Introduction of the research was cursory, but complete. |
0 points The Introduction of the research was not provided. |
Score of Research Paper Introduction: introduce the topic selected for research. Value = .25, / 2.5 |
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Answer to Q1: the following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.00 |
60 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality = 5.00 In-text Citations = .50 Flow/Transition = .50 A combination of these values may also apply |
48 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality = 4.00 In-text Citations = .40 Flow/Transition = .40 A combination of these values may also apply. |
36 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality = 3.00 In-text Citations = .30 Flow/Transition = .30 A combination of these values may also apply |
0 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality less than 3.00 In-text Citations less than .30 Flow/Transition less than .30 A combination of these values may also apply |
Score of Answer to Q1: the following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.00, / 60 |
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Answer to Q2: the following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.00 |
60 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality = 5.00 In-text Citations = .50 Flow/Transition = .50 A combination of these values may also apply |
48 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality = 4.00 In-text Citations = .40 Flow/Transition = .40 A combination of these values may also apply. |
36 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality = 3.00 In-text Citations = .30 Flow/Transition = .30 A combination of these values may also apply |
0 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality less than 3.00 In-text Citations less than .30 Flow/Transition less than .30 A combination of these values may also apply |
Score of Answer to Q2: the following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.00, / 60 |
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Answer to Q3: the following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Val ue = 6.00 |
60 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality = 5.00 In-text Citations = .50 Flow/Transition = .50 A combination of these values may also apply |
48 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality = 4.00 In-text Citations = .40 Flow/Transition = .40 A combination of these values may also apply. |
36 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality = 3.00 In-text Citations = .30 Flow/Transition = .30 A combination of these values may also apply |
0 points The research for this question was valued as follows: Research Quality less than 3.00 In-text Citations less than .30 Flow/Transition less than .30 A combination of these values may also apply |
Score of Answer to Q3: the following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Val ue = 6.00, / 60 |
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Conclusion: conclude the topic selected for research. Value = .25 |
2.5 points The conclusion of the research was excellent, accurate, and complete |
2 points The conclusion of the research was satisfactory, but complete. |
1.5 points The Conclusion of the research was cursory, but complete |
0 points |
Score of Conclusion: conclude the topic selected for research. Value = .25, / 2.5 |
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APA Compliant Reference List: Value = 1.00 |
10 points All source citations were formatted in full compliance with APA style requirements |
8 points Some source citations were formatted in general compliance with APA style requirements. |
6 points Only a token amount of the sources and in-text citations were referenced in accord with APA style requirements |
0 points Source citations and in-text citations were NOT formatted in accord with APA style requirements |
Score of APA Compliant Reference List: Value = 1.00, / 10 |
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Mechanics (Value = 1.00) Grammar – .40 Contractions – .15 Spelling – .15 Punctuation – .15 Green/Red Lines – .15 |
10 points Grammar, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied. |
8 points Some grammar, contractions, spelling, or punctuation errors exist. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected |
6 points There were many grammar, contractions, and spelling errors. Punctuation not correctly applied. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected |
0 points There were numerous grammar, contractions, and spelling errors. Punctuation not correctly applied. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected. |
Score of Mechanics (Value = 1.00) Grammar – .40 Contractions – .15 Spelling – .15 Punctuation – .15 Green/Red Lines – .15, / 10 |
TotalScore of Paper C – Fall 2019,
/ 230
Overall Score
Level 1
42 points minimum
Level 2
36 points minimum
Level 3
30 points minimum