legal issues raised by current practices involving ICT;

be able to apply ethical theories and concepts to analyse ICT related ethical dilemmas;

Depending on the ethical scenario chosen, the assignment also relates to one or more of the following

subject learning outcomes:

be able to discuss professionalism and professional responsibility in the context of the ICT

profession;

be able to critically analyse and apply the various concepts of professional ethics;

be able to critique ethical issues related to privacy, intellectual property and regulating the

cyberspace;

be able to analyse and evaluate social and work related ethical issues and principles.

Marking criteria

CRITERIA

STANDARDS

1. Description of

scenario to be

analysed

Marks: 10

Major omissions.

Description of the

scenario to be

analysed has been

presented. Some

omissions.

Mostly clear and

comprehensive

description of the

scenario to be

analysed. Some

omissions.

Mostly clear and

comprehensive

description of the

scenario to be

analysed.

Clear and

comprehensive

description of the

scenario to be

analysed.

2. Identification of

relevant ethical

issue(s)

Marks: 10

Major omissions.

Ethical issues

involved in the

chosen scenario

identified and

introduced. Some

omissions.

Ethical issues

involved in the

chosen scenario

clearly identified

and introduced.

Some omissions.

All ethical issues

involved in the

chosen scenario

clearly identified and

introduced. Minor

omissions only.

All ethical issues

involved in the

chosen scenario

clearly identified and

introduced.

3. Evidence of

research

Marks: 25

Either no evidence of

literature being consulted

or irrelevant to the

assignment set.

Literature is

presented

uncritically, in a

purely descriptive

way and indicates

limitations of

understanding.

Referencing style

mostly correctly

used. Some errors.

Clear evidence

and application of

readings relevant

to the subject;

uses indicative

texts identified.

Referencing style

mostly correctly

used. Minor errors

only.

Able to critically

appraise the

literature and theory

gained from variety

of sources,

developing own

ideas in the process.

Referencing style

correctly used.

Developed and

justified own ideas

based on a wide

range of sources

which have been

thoroughly analysed,

applied and

discussed.

Referencing style

correctly used.

4. Reasoning/Analysis

(

subdivided as

follows

)

Marks: 45

– Knowledge and

application of ethical

principles

Marks: 20

Major omissions.

Relevant ethical

theories are applied

to substantiate

arguments. Some

omissions.

Relevant ethical

theories are

appropriately

applied to

substantiate

arguments. Some

omissions.

All relevant ethical

theories are mostly

appropriately applied

to substantiate

arguments. Minor

omissions only.

All relevant ethical

theories are

appropriately applied

to substantiate

arguments.

– Balance of pros and

cons in arguments

Marks: 15

Major omissions.

Pros and cons in

arguments are

presented. Some

omissions.

Pros and cons in

arguments are

mostly

appropriately

balanced. Some

omissions.

Pros and cons in

arguments are

mostly correctly

presented and are

appropriately

balanced. Minor

omissions only.

Pros and cons in

arguments are

correctly presented

and are appropriately

balanced.

– Coherence and

logical presentation

of ethics

technique worksheet

Marks: 10

Major omissions

The Ethics

Technique

Worksheet is

presented in the

Appendix. Some

omissions.

The Ethics

Technique

Worksheet is

mostly complete

and correctly

presented in the

Appendix. Some

omissions.

The Ethics

Technique

Worksheet is mostly

complete and

correctly presented

in the Appendix. Very

minor omissions

only.

The Ethics Technique

Worksheet is

complete and

correctly presented in

the Appendix.

5. Presentation

(including title,

subheadings, 1 1/2

spacing, paragraphs)

and grammar and

spelling.

Writing style not fluent or

well-organised, and

many grammatical and

spelling mistakes.

Writing style not

always fluent or well

organised and

grammar and

spelling contain

errors.

(Value: 10%)

Mostly fluent

writing style

appropriate to the

assignment with

mostly accurate

grammar and

spelling. Minor

Mostly Fluent writing

style appropriate to

assignment with

accurate grammar

and spelling.

Fluent writing style

appropriate to the

assignment with

accurate grammar

and spelling.

Last Completed Projects

topic title	academic level	Writer	delivered

Are you looking for a similar paper or any other quality academic essay? Then look no further. Our research paper writing service is what you require. Our team of experienced writers is on standby to deliver to you an original paper as per your specified instructions with zero plagiarism guaranteed. This is the perfect way you can prepare your own unique academic paper and score the grades you deserve.

Use the order calculator below and get started! Contact our live support team for any assistance or inquiry.

[order_calculator]