InstructionsChoose
one ethical issuearising from the use of ICT that has beenreported in the press in thelastone year, and discuss it in depth. Show why or how the technology creates or contributes to the problem. Produce an article, discussing both sides of the issue (pros and cons) drawing on both technical and philosophical literature. In addition, argue for your own view of the matter, giving your reasons for your point of view and showing why you believe that they are better than opposing views.You will be assessed on your ability to reason, analyse and present cogent argument forthe particular case. You should outline the main statement you wish to make about your chosen ethical issue along with your reasons and others’ objections to it. You may use any appropriate technique to set out the basic structure of your article.
You are required to submit the following:A comprehensive and coherent article containing your critical analysis oftheICT relatedethical issue.
Your article should present the following:- the main point(s) of the issue.
- the pros and cons for the main point(s) (your reasons and objections as well as those ofothers) includinga critique of the effectiveness of the arguments presented.
- conclusions logicallydrawn from the analysis presented.
- the ethics technique worksheet you used toform the basis of youranalysis. [Use the technique described in the following reading: Simpson, R. et. al. (2003). Doing ethics: A universal technique in an accessibility context. AJIS, 10(2), 127-133. The article is also available from
http://journal.acs.org.au/index.php/ajis/article/view/159/141ReferencingAll sources of information must be appropriately referenced using the APA style (http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu)
RationaleThis assignment relates to the following subject learning outcomes:
- be able to discuss various philosophical theories of ethics and how these relate to the ethical and legal issues raised by current practices involving ICT;
- be able to apply ethical theories and concepts to analyse ICT related ethical dilemmas;