Purpose of Assignment
Students will explore ethical issues in information technology and develop additional skills and abilities in using the Internet for electronic research.
Resources Required
Students need access to the Internet
Introduction to Information Systems, Ch. 3
Grading Guide
Content
70 Percent
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
Locates a news article based on a recent event on ethical issues related to information technology; for example, Wikileaks, Snowden, and so forth
X
This requirement was met adequately.
Summarizes your findings of the event or issue in the article in a memo
X
I’ve learned that this issue needs further inquiry to come to a conclusive solution.
Includes the following in your memo using the features of Microsoft® Word:
A Microsoft Word memo template
A table
A minimum of two styles
An image
Either a bulleted or numbered list
X
This requirement wasn’t completely met in that a table, image, nor numbered list was used.
There was two sources referenced and the topic was explored thoroughly and addressed. APA template was utilized as well, complete with abstract, introduction and conclusion.
The paper is 350 to 700 words in length.
X
Word length was reached without the over-usage of ‘fluff’. Multiple thought-provoking issues were addressed and analyzed.
Total Available
Total Earned
4.2
#/4.2
Writing Guidelines
30 Percent
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
x
No table or graphs were used. Proper APA format was observed and adhered to.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. x In-text citations and references were used to support subject matter, theories and assertions made by the writer.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are