Posted: February 2nd, 2014
What impact is The Internet having on society for better and worse
Although The Internet can be a wonderful tool to make life easier and more productive, it can also create situations where ethics and social impacts come into question. Privacy, Identity Theft, Cyber-bullying, Cyber-stalking, Phishing, Outsourcing, Piracy, and Copyright Infringement are all examples of issues of right and wrong that are complicated by the ever-increasing availability and capabilities of technology. What impact is The Internet having on society for better and worse?
Use your Internet Browser and/or online Library resources to search for articles or websites that have to do with ethics of technology and/or the social impact of technology. Choose a single, focused topic to research.
In the first paragraph specify the following:
• What ethical or social issue have you chosen?
• What is your stance on the issue?
Discuss the following:
• Clearly explain the issue.
• Discuss the positive and negative aspects of the issue/technology.
• Provide support. Cite sources.
In the last paragraph write a conclusion that must contain the following:
• In your opinion, is the benefit of this technology worth the social impact or ethical concern?
• What steps could be taken to minimize the negative impact?
Cite your source
• Create a Works Cited section in a new blank page (page 3) at the end of the file, also in MLA style.
Suggested writing topics
• Privacy
• Identity Theft
• Cyber-bullying
• Cyber-stalking
• Phishing
• Green Computing (Working from home)
• Outsourcing
• Piracy
• Copyright Infringement
• Sedentary lifestyles leading to increases in health concerns such as obesity
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