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Internet Censorship
University of Caloocan City
Gen. San Miguel St., Sangandaan Caloocan City
Computer Studies Department

In Partial Fulfillment of the requirement for
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

RES 001 – Introduction to Research
“Internet Censorship: Should it be allowed?”

Prepared by:
BSCS – 3B
Buenaobra, Jennidel T.

Table of Contents

Internet Censorship: Should it be allowed? ……………………………………….………….. 1
Abstract …………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 2
Rationale ………………………………………………………………………………….….…… 3
Related Literature (Foreign / Local) ……………………………………………….…………..... 4
Related Studies (Foreign / Local) …………………………………………………..…..……...... 5
Methodology ……………………………………………………………………………..……...... 6
Statistics …………………………………………………………………………...……….…...… 7
Sample Questionnaire ……………………………………………………………………………. 8
Recommendations ……………………………………………………………….………………... 9
Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………………………......….… 10
Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………………..….….. 11
Curriculum Vitae ……………………………………………………………………....…………. 12

Abstract / Summary
Internet censorship has been a broad issue since modern technology arises. It is an issue that every individual are involved. Censorship of information on the internet has become a publicized debate that currently has no resolution in sight. As more people in more places begin using the internet for important activities, new issues of censorship and freedom of expression are arising.

Exposure of pornography to children as well as the censoring of material to students has caused enormous amounts of controversy. However, these topics are just a few of the problems with the material available over the internet.

Rationale
As the internet industry grows & expands almost daily, new issues of censorship and freedom of expression are arising.

Censorship is a necessity in order to maintain a particular moral standard, if there should be a standard. What information should people have access



Bibliography: Personal Data Birthday: November 1, 1993

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