The Apple vs. FBI controversy over unlocking the iPhone
Research Paper Using Word
This assignment has two goals: 1) have students increase their understanding of
the concept of Protecting Personal Information (PPI) and other ethical issues
related to the use of information technology through research, and 2) learn to
correctly incorporate citations and references in APA format. Students may use
the tools and techniques within Word to format the research paper, including use
of the References and citation tools. These skills will be valuable throughout a
student’s academic career. The paper will require a title page, NO abstract, three
to four full pages of content with incorporation of a minimum of 3 external
resources from credible sources and a Works Cited/References page. Wikipedia
and similar general information sites, blogs or discussion groups are not
considered creditable sources for a research project. No more than 10% of the
paper may be in the form of a direct citation from an external source.
A list of topics from which students can choose is provided below.
Topics for Research Paper
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• Social Engineering – what it is, how it is used, and potential positive and
negative impacts on individuals and on society
Employee Monitoring – why and how it is used, the legal issues
surrounding its use, and impacts on employer and employee
Biometrics – various implementations and the ethical and privacy issues
related to the use of biometrics
Use of Cookies – what they are, how they are used, and potential positive
and negative impacts
What are the privacy laws related to Information Technology use and how
do they impact you personally?
Intellectual Property Rights; issues related to copyright, fair use, copyright
infringement, and the potential personal and financial impacts
The Edward Snowden case – the dilemma between the "Official Secrets
Act" versus a perceived duty to share versus the damage it may do to
national security.
The Apple vs. FBI controversy over unlocking the iPhone If there is another topic that addresses ethical issues as related to information
technology that is of special interest to you but one that is not in the list above,
request permission from your instructor before selecting this alternate topic.
Writing Quality for the Research Paper
* All Grammar, Verb Tenses, Pronouns, Spelling, Punctuation, and Writing
Competency should be without error.
* Be particularly careful about mis-matching a noun and pronoun. For example, if
you say "A person does this…" then do not use "their" or "they" when referring to
that person. "Person" is singular; "their" or "they" is plural.
* Remember: there is not their, your is not you’re, its is not it’s, too is not to or
two, site is not cite, and who should be used after an individual, not that. For
example, "the person WHO made the speech" not "the person THAT made the
speech." * In a professional paper one does not use contractions (doesn’t, don’t, etc.) and
one does not use the personal I, you or your. Use the impersonal as in the
previous sentence. It is more business-like to say "In a professional paper one
should not use contractions," rather than saying, "In a professional paper you
don’t use contractions."
*Remember: spell-check, then proofread. Better yet, have a friend or colleague
read it before submitting it. Read it out loud to yourself. Read it as if you are
submitting it to your boss.
You can find instructions on how to use the References tool in Word on a
PC or on a Mac in the separate file attached here.
Complete rubrics for this paper are found in the table on the next page.
Element # 01 02 03 04 Requirement
Paper should be
– double-spaced,
– margins are set to 1” (left, right, top bottom),
– 12 point Arial type is used for all text
– headings, if used, are bold but in 12 point Arial type
Body of the paper is at least three full pages and does not exceed
five typed, double-spaced pages. The 3- 5 pages does not include
the title and reference pages and these are not included in the page
count of the body of the paper.
Title Page which shows title of the paper and the author’s (student’s)
name. The title and author’s name should be centered horizontally
and vertically on the title page. The title and author’s name should
appear in the center of the page.
At least three (3) APA formatted in-text citations.
If you are not familiar with APA format, it is recommended that you
use the References feature in Word for your citations and Reference
List or refer to the "Citing and Writing" option under the
Resources/Library/Get Help area in the LEO classroom. Points
Allocated
0.5 Th
p
a
b 0.5 gr
n 0.5 Ti 2 T
in
cit re
fo It is important to review the final format for APA-style correctness
even if generated by Word.
At least two (2) informational footnotes. T
in
in
m (Note: APA Style does not use footnotes for citations; however, APA
style does allow for the incorporation of informational footnotes)
05 Footnotes are not used to list a reference! Footnotes contain
information about the topic to which the footnote has been attached. 1.0 eff de
06 References Page using APA format for references. The References
must be on a separate page from the body of the paper.
If you are not familiar with APA format, it is recommended that you 1.0 f
A
in
w use the References feature in Word for your citations and Reference
List or refer to the "Citing and Writing" option under the
Resources/Library/Get Help area in the LEO classroom. 07
08
09 It is important to review the final format for APA-style correctness
even if generated by Word.
Describe the topic and ethical issue as it relates to the use of
Information Technology
Discuss the trends and ways individuals and/or organizations are
impacted by the issue or are working to prevent the impact.
Paper must be well-organized, clearly written in a style appropriate
for college level work.
Paper should be grammatically correct and contain no spelling
errors. 10 2
2
1 Al G
1.5 ca
ul w
TOTAL: 12
This assignment has two goals: 1) have students increase their understanding of
the concept of Protecting Personal Information (PPI) and other ethical issues
related to the use of information technology through research, and 2) learn to
correctly incorporate citations and references in APA format. Students may use
the tools and techniques within Word to format the research paper, including use
of the References and citation tools. These skills will be valuable throughout a
student’s academic career. The paper will require a title page, NO abstract, three
to four full pages of content with incorporation of a minimum of 3 external
resources from credible sources and a Works Cited/References page. Wikipedia
and similar general information sites, blogs or discussion groups are not
considered creditable sources for a research project. No more than 10% of the
paper may be in the form of a direct citation from an external source.
A list of topics from which students can choose is provided below.
Topics for Research Paper
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• Social Engineering – what it is, how it is used, and potential positive and
negative impacts on individuals and on society
Employee Monitoring – why and how it is used, the legal issues
surrounding its use, and impacts on employer and employee
Biometrics – various implementations and the ethical and privacy issues
related to the use of biometrics
Use of Cookies – what they are, how they are used, and potential positive
and negative impacts
What are the privacy laws related to Information Technology use and how
do they impact you personally?
Intellectual Property Rights; issues related to copyright, fair use, copyright
infringement, and the potential personal and financial impacts
The Edward Snowden case – the dilemma between the "Official Secrets
Act" versus a perceived duty to share versus the damage it may do to
national security.
The Apple vs. FBI controversy over unlocking the iPhone If there is another topic that addresses ethical issues as related to information
technology that is of special interest to you but one that is not in the list above,
request permission from your instructor before selecting this alternate topic.
Writing Quality for the Research Paper
* All Grammar, Verb Tenses, Pronouns, Spelling, Punctuation, and Writing
Competency should be without error.
* Be particularly careful about mis-matching a noun and pronoun. For example, if
you say "A person does this…" then do not use "their" or "they" when referring to
that person. "Person" is singular; "their" or "they" is plural.
* Remember: there is not their, your is not you’re, its is not it’s, too is not to or
two, site is not cite, and who should be used after an individual, not that. For
example, "the person WHO made the speech" not "the person THAT made the
speech." * In a professional paper one does not use contractions (doesn’t, don’t, etc.) and
one does not use the personal I, you or your. Use the impersonal as in the
previous sentence. It is more business-like to say "In a professional paper one
should not use contractions," rather than saying, "In a professional paper you
don’t use contractions."
*Remember: spell-check, then proofread. Better yet, have a friend or colleague
read it before submitting it. Read it out loud to yourself. Read it as if you are
submitting it to your boss.
You can find instructions on how to use the References tool in Word on a
PC or on a Mac in the separate file attached here.
Complete rubrics for this paper are found in the table on the next page.
Element # 01 02 03 04 Requirement
Paper should be
– double-spaced,
– margins are set to 1” (left, right, top bottom),
– 12 point Arial type is used for all text
– headings, if used, are bold but in 12 point Arial type
Body of the paper is at least three full pages and does not exceed
five typed, double-spaced pages. The 3- 5 pages does not include
the title and reference pages and these are not included in the page
count of the body of the paper.
Title Page which shows title of the paper and the author’s (student’s)
name. The title and author’s name should be centered horizontally
and vertically on the title page. The title and author’s name should
appear in the center of the page.
At least three (3) APA formatted in-text citations.
If you are not familiar with APA format, it is recommended that you
use the References feature in Word for your citations and Reference
List or refer to the "Citing and Writing" option under the
Resources/Library/Get Help area in the LEO classroom. Points
Allocated
0.5 Th
p
a
b 0.5 gr
n 0.5 Ti 2 T
in
cit re
fo It is important to review the final format for APA-style correctness
even if generated by Word.
At least two (2) informational footnotes. T
in
in
m (Note: APA Style does not use footnotes for citations; however, APA
style does allow for the incorporation of informational footnotes)
05 Footnotes are not used to list a reference! Footnotes contain
information about the topic to which the footnote has been attached. 1.0 eff de
06 References Page using APA format for references. The References
must be on a separate page from the body of the paper.
If you are not familiar with APA format, it is recommended that you 1.0 f
A
in
w use the References feature in Word for your citations and Reference
List or refer to the "Citing and Writing" option under the
Resources/Library/Get Help area in the LEO classroom. 07
08
09 It is important to review the final format for APA-style correctness
even if generated by Word.
Describe the topic and ethical issue as it relates to the use of
Information Technology
Discuss the trends and ways individuals and/or organizations are
impacted by the issue or are working to prevent the impact.
Paper must be well-organized, clearly written in a style appropriate
for college level work.
Paper should be grammatically correct and contain no spelling
errors. 10 2
2
1 Al G
1.5 ca
ul w
TOTAL: 12
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