Paper c | ifsm 304 | University of Maryland University College

Paper C: Topic Selection (Individual) and Research of an existing or emerging technology and its related ethical issues.

For the first part of this assignment, select a topic for individual research. Select a digital ethical issue for your research that is caused by the existing or emerging technology. Following is a link to some suggested topical ideas you may want to consider as a candidate for this assignment. 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. 

Recommended Source: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethics-articles/

The above link will help you to find articles on ethics in many fields and disciplines, please remember that the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use

• Topic Title – Begin with a topic title that describes what you will research.
• Explain the reason for your topic selection briefly in a paragraph of at least 150 words. In addition, please determine three critically important questions you would like to address regarding your topic, in your individual research paper. Include a written description (100 words) for each question that includes why that question is critically important.
• The objective in developing and posing these questions is to stage your research and guide your preparation of the final Research Paper, 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.
• Lastly, provide at least three proposed reference sources, at least two of which must be from the UMGC library database (or an equivalent academic database), which you plan to use to address (i.e., research) the three questions. These proposed 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! Remember to follow all APA formatting requirements.

For the second part of this assignment, conduct research using the Web for the answers to the questions that you selected for the first part of this assignment. Please ensure that your research for this assignment addresses the ethical issues of an existing or emerging technology!

Prepare a minimum 4- 6 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file. Indicate appropriate APA compliant reference citations for all sources you use.  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 Include a Cover Page with your Name, the UMGC/Name of the Class, and the Title of the Paper.

Rubric Name: Paper C – Fall 2019

Print RubricThis table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.CriteriaLevel 1Level 2Level 3New LevelCriterion ScoreTopic selection: explain why this topic was selected for research. Value = .700.7 points

The reason for the topic selection in at least 150 words was provided.

0.56 points

The reason for the topic selection, which was between 75 and 150 words, was provided.

0.42 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,/ 0.7Question 1 and explanation: explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .300.3 points

The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words

0.24 points

The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100 words

0.18 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,/ 0.3Question 2 and explanation: explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .300.3 points

The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words

0.24 points

The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100 words

0.18 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,/ 0.3Question 3 and explanation: explain why this question was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .300.3 points

The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words s

0.24 points

The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100 words

0.18 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,/ 0.3References: : 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 = .900.9 points

Three reference sources provided and two are scholarly references from academic sources with URLs

0.72 points

Three reference sources were provided but but only two are scholarly references from academic sources with URLs

0.54 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,/ 0.9Research Paper Introduction: introduce the topic selected for research. Value = .250.25 points

The Introduction of the research was excellent, accurate, and complete

0.2 points

The Introduction of the research was satisfactory, but complete

0.15 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,/ 0.25Answer to Q1: the following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.006 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

4.8 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.

3.6 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,/ 6Answer to Q2: the following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.006 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

4.8 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.

3.6 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,/ 6Answer to Q3: the following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Val ue = 6.006 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

4.8 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.

3.6 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,/ 6Conclusion: conclude the topic selected for research. Value = .250.25 points

The conclusion of the research was excellent, accurate, and complete

0.2 points

The conclusion of the research was satisfactory, but complete.

0.15 points

The Conclusion of the research was cursory, but complete

0.1 pointsScore of Conclusion: conclude the topic selected for research. Value = .25,/ 0.25APA Compliant Reference List: Value = 1.001 point

All source citations were formatted in full compliance with APA style requirements

0.8 points

Some source citations were formatted in general compliance with APA style requirements.

0.6 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,/ 1Mechanics (Value = 1.00) Grammar – .40 Contractions – .15 Spelling – .15 Punctuation – .15 Green/Red Lines – .151 point

Grammar, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied.

0.8 points

Some grammar, contractions, spelling, or punctuation errors exist. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected

0.6 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,/ 1Rubric Total ScoreTotalScore of Paper C – Fall 2019,/ 23

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Level 14.2 points minimum

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