Purpose
Issues, by their very nature, have conflicting or unclear resolutions, lacking universal agreement on what is right or wrong in all situations. The purpose of this assignment is to choose an issue related to ethics or law in cyberspace.
Task
For this project you will format a research paper, in Word, using either MLA or APA style. Collect information related to your issue, and explore contrasting or opposing viewpoints. Please use a variety of sources.
The body of your paper should include the following information:
Identify the ethical or legal topic you researched
Describe what makes it an issue
Present a balanced analysis of the contrasting and/or opposing views
Provide an explanation of your profession’s prescribed writing style, resources used, and how you interpreted the style for this project
You must use at least one each of the following resources:
professional journal
popular press
official (government) web site
course textbook
partisan web site
web log
Your paper should be formatted as follows:
Typed and double-spaced
Sections
Introduction to your issue
Contrasting and/or opposing views
Analysis of views
Proposed issue resolution
Explanation of style guide used
Reference List
Page numbers should be included in the header
In-text citations and reference list/works cited appropriate for the source and for the style used
