CSCI 2600 Computer Ethics Assignment 1
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that assignment has been graded and the grades have been posted for the rest of the class.
Write a short essay (roughly 300 words) about some topic related to computing and/or communication
technology that interests you and has social or ethical implications. Describe the background; then
identify the social or ethical issues, problems, or questions that you think are important. (Don't make
your essay be just an argument for one point of view. You may express your views if you want to, but
first explain what the issues are, why there is a problem or a controversy.) Remember to define the
problem and cite at least 2-3 references including the definition source. Your report should have an
introductory paragraph (identify the issues and your thoughts (importance), a body (where you identify
and discuss issues in-depth), and finally a conclusion where you summarize and indicate your
recommended solution or solutions that resolved the issue. Consider all sides or perspectives. In
addition, you must include in-text citations linked to your Works Cited page at the end of the document.
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