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Ethics in Information Technology Assignment Paper A
Apply decision-making frameworks to IT-related ethical issues
There are several ethical theories described in Module 1: Ethical Theories (copy is provided). Module 2: Methods of Ethical Decision Making (copy provided), describes frameworks for ethical analysis. For this paper, students will use the Reynolds Seven-Step approach(copy provided) to address the following:
o Describe the current IT-related ethical issues relating to Computer-Based Crimes. Include a problem statement, Discuss the most prevalent types of computer crimes, such as (but not limited to) Phishing. And analyze why and how these can occur. Present and describe protective measures that might assist in preventing or mitigating these types of crimes.
o Analyze your problem using the Reynolds 7-step ethical decision making approach to decision-making framework chosen from Module 2 (A copy of Module 2 provided)
o Discuss the applicable ethical theory from Module 1 that supports your decision. There are five common approaches( A copy of Module 1 and the five common approaches are provided)
o Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to your Assignments Folder as an attached Microsoft Word file.
o Each of the Reynolds seven steps must be a major heading in your paper
o Please ensure that the paper easily identifies the 8 categories on the grading rubric listed below.
o Use APA style and format. Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) reference citations for all sources. In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your paper should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing style.
Each of Reynolds seven steps must be a major heading in your paper.
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Rubric Name: Paper A
Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Develop Problem Statement 4 points
The problem statement was developed based upon the facts and the stakeholders affected by the issue. 3 points
Only the facts and the stakeholders affected by the issue were identified. 2 points
The facts and the stakeholders affected by the issue were not identified.
Identify Alternatives 2 points
The relative positions of the stakeholders were discussed and alternatives were identified. 1 point
Only the relative positions of the stakeholders were discussed, alternatives were not identified. 0.5 points
The relative positions of the stakeholders were not identified or discussed.
Evaluate and choose alternatives 2 points
The alternatives were evaluated, based upon their impacts on you, your organization, and other stakeholders 1 point
Only the alternatives were identified; they were not compared or discussed for the impacts of the alternatives. 0.5 points
The alternatives were not identified, nor discussed
Implement decision 2 points
Develop and execute an implementation plan; explain how you overcame resistance to change 1 point
Only the decision was identified; resistance to change was discussed. 0.5 points
Only the decision was identified.
Evaluate results 1 point
Evaluate results based against selected success criteria; discuss the unintended consequences. 0.5 points
Only the results were discussed; unintended consequences were not mentioned.
0.2 points
The results were not identified, nor were any unintended consequences.
Ethical Theory Explained 2 points
The chosen ethical theory was explained in relationship to the decision. 1 point
The chosen ethical theory was identified but relationship to the problem and decision was not discussed. 0.5 points
Ethical theory was not discussed.
APA Compliance 1 point
Paper is in APA format. All sources and in-text citations were referenced in accord with APA style requirements. 0.5 points
Paper follows some APA format. Only some of the sources and in-text citations were referenced in accord with APA style requirements. 0.2 points
Paper is not in APA format. All sources and in-text citations were NOT referenced in accord with APA style requirements.
Mechanics 1 point
Grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied. 0.5 points
Few grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, or punctuation errors exist. 0.2 points
Numerous grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied. Underline errors in MS Word not correct.
Overall Score Level 1
15 or more Level 2
8.5 or more Level 3
0 or more
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