This paper/presentation will cover a topic of your choice, but it must relate to ethics of ComputerScience. Topics can be a real-world computer ethics related problem, e.g., conflict ofinterest, privacy, etc.You must submit a short (one-half to one-page) abstract on what topic you plan to focuson and get approved by the end of the 7th class meeting. This abstract is mandatory. Othercommunication prior to the abstract is greatly recommended to avoid reject of a topic.What makes a paper poor?
A paper should be more than a collection of facts. You should work to avoid making your paper look like a Wikipedia article. Facts are necessary in order to provide the background the reader needs to understand your work. An unused fact is like an unused variable in a program: it confuses and obscures the real content. Unsupported statements and opinions should also be avoided. You may form conclusions, but these must follow the facts and your understanding of Ethics.What makes a paper good?
One of the purposes of this paper is to demonstrate that you understand some area of Ethics as it relates to Computer Science. A good paper shows that you can apply critical thinking skills to a set of facts and reach a conclusion that may not be obvious to the reader. In a way, you are making an argument. You are not telling the reader I think X, but instead should say because A, B, and C are true, X must necessarily be true also. The paper should include explanations of LEGAL issues (what does the law say) in addition to your understanding of the moral or ethical dilemma posed by the topic.Raise a question and attempt to answer it using any of the economic concepts and theories.
Discuss some common mistakes people make that indicate that they dont have a solid grasp of certain economic concepts. This could be you (before the semester :-), that is), your neighbor, a co-worker, or perhaps people in the news politicians, current/former political candidates, business leaders, athletes, news-makers, pundits, celebrities, etc. Sometimes, I read articles or watch news shows on TV and hear/read statements that indicate weak economic thinking. Pick 1 or 2 (no more than 2) of these common erroneous arguments and analyze it CORRECTLY based on concepts and theories.
Just make sure its not more than 5 pages and no less than 3 pages. If you have any questions or want to bounce ideas let me know