Reflective Paper on Ethics in Technology

Reflective Paper
Instructions
Consider this as a reflective paper on class learning as it applies to ethics in information technology. It describes your Ah-ha moment. I hope this course made you think about the ethical trade-offs that occur in our personal and work lives and how we go about making our ethical choices. You can use the ideas you learned from this course; how you will synthesize what you learned from your research about your topic including – over-arching issues, readings, discussion from class, and conclusions from other assignments that apply to your research.
This should not be a stream-of-consciousness narrative, but an organized summary.
The writer should review Uploaded copies (5) of papers written for the class “Ethics in Information Technology” to get a better understanding of what was discussed in the class. Also listed at the end of the instructions are a few of the topics covered from the textbook as well. There is also a grading rubric that can serve as a checklist to ensure that the paper has all the components. I will also upload a copy of the written instruction so that the writer can get a better view of the grading rubric I have provided more than enough information to assist in a well writing paper
You must address the following elements:

o From a class learning perspective, what were some of your “take-aways?”
o How has this impacted your understanding of the ethical issues?
o What will you do differently?
o How has what you have learned in this course influenced your career as a manager?
o As we continue to move toward a global community, what new challenges might we see relating to ethics in IT?
You are to prepare a reflective piece of not more than 2-3 pages, double-spaced
Text Book Topics Covered
• Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks
• Morality and Machines: Perspectives on Computer Ethics
• Methods of Ethical Analysis
• Information Systems Ethics: Privacy, Accuracy, Intellectual Property, and Accessibility
• IT Ethics and Responsible Conduct
• Responsibility, Liability, Law, and Professional Ethics (Morality and Machines: Perspectives on Computer Ethics
• Software Piracy, Property, and Protection (Morality and Machines: Perspectives on Computer Ethics)
• IT Professionals, Information Systems, and Ethical Issues Today, Quality of Life, Equity, Access, and Boundaries
• Ethical and social issues in information systems
• IT Ethical Challenges in the Twenty-First Century
• Ethical Issues in Information Technology (Contemporary Issues in Ethics and Information Technology)
• Software Issues: Risk and Liabilities (Ethical and social issues in the Information Age)
Grading Rubric Name: Reflective Paper

Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Content 8 points

Paper reflects “take aways” and discusses the personal and career impact of the course. Identified challenges demonstrated critical thinking. 5 points

Paper reflects cursory coverage of “take aways” and discusses the personal and career impact of the course. Identified challenges demonstrated some critical thinking. 3 points

Paper does not satisfactory provide coverage of “take aways” or discusses the personal and career impact of the course. Challenges demonstrated little critical thinking.
APA Compliance 1 point

Paper is in APA format. All sources and in-text citations were referenced in accord with APA style requirements. 0.5 points

Paper follows some APA format. Only some of the sources and in-text citations were referenced in accord with APA style requirements. 0.2 points

Paper is not in APA format. All sources and in-text citations were NOT referenced in accord with APA style requirements.
Mechanics 1 point

Grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied. 0.5 points

Few grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, or punctuation errors exist. 0.2 points

Numerous grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied. Underline errors in MS Word not correct.
Overall Score Level 1
10 or more Level 2
6 or more Level 3
0 or more