Paper C: Topic Selection (Individual) and Research of an existing or emerging technology and its related ethical issues. For the first part of this assignment, select a topic for individual research. Select a digital ethical issue for your research that is caused by the existing or emerging technology. Following is a link to some suggested topical ideas you may want to consider as a candidate for this assignment. Be sure to keep in mind that the technology aspects of this assignment are different from those of Paper A (Application of decision making frameworks to IT-related ethical issues) or Paper B, which dealt with aspects of ethical issues and a subsequent organizational policy. Recommended Source: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethics-articles/ The above link will help you to find articles on ethics in many fields and disciplines , please remember that the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use Topic Title – Begin with a topic title that describes what you will research. Explain the reason for your topic selection briefly in a paragraph of at least 150 words . In addition, please determine three critically important questions you would like to address regarding your topic, in your individual research paper. Include a written description (100 words) for each question that includes why that question is critically important. The objective in developing and posing these questions is to stage your research and guide your preparation of the final Research Paper , so that one or more ethical principles are applied and explained as a result of your research. This process helps you establish a thesis for your research . Lastly, provide at least three proposed reference sources, at least two of which must be from the UMGC library database (or an equivalent academic database) , which you plan to use to address (i.e., research) the three questions. These proposed reference sources must have external links. (Note:  you are likely to find additional and even better references/sources as you continue your research for this Assignment.) Remember: the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use! Remember to follow all APA formatting requirements. For the second part of this assignment, conduct research using the Web for the answers to the questions that you selected for the first part of this assignment. Please ensure that your research for this assignment addresses the ethical issues of an existing or emerging technology ! Prepare a minimum 4- 6 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file. Indicate appropriate APA compliant reference citations for all sources you use.  In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your paper should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing style. Paper C is due at the end of t.

1. Paper C: Topic Selection (Individual) and Research of an
existing or emerging technology and its related ethical issues.
For the first part of this assignment, select a topic for individual
research.
Select a digital ethical issue for your research that is caused by
the existing or emerging technology.
Following is a link to some suggested topical ideas you may
want to consider as a candidate for this assignment.
Be sure to keep in mind that
the technology aspects of this assignment are different from
those of Paper A (Application of decision making frameworks
to IT-related ethical issues) or Paper B, which dealt with
aspects of ethical issues and a subsequent organizational policy.
Recommended Source:
https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethics-articles/
The above link will help you to find articles on ethics in many
fields and disciplines
,
please remember that
the emphasis on this paper is on
digital technology
and the ethical issue(s) with its use
Topic Title
– Begin with a topic title that describes what you will research.

2. Explain the reason for your topic selection
briefly in a
paragraph of at least 150 words
. In addition, please determine
three critically important questions
you would like to address regarding your topic, in your
individual research paper.
Include a written description (100 words) for each question that
includes why that question is critically important.
The objective in developing and posing these questions is
to stage your research and guide your preparation of the final
Research Paper
, so that one or more ethical principles are applied and
explained as a result of your research. This process helps you
establish a thesis for your research
.
Lastly,
provide at least three proposed reference sources, at least two of
which must be from the UMGC library database (or an
equivalent academic database)
, which you plan to use to address (i.e., research) the three
questions.
These proposed reference sources must have external links.
(Note: you are likely to find additional and even better
references/sources as you continue your research for this
Assignment.)
Remember: the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology
and the ethical issue(s) with its use! Remember to follow all
APA formatting requirements.
For the second part of this assignment, conduct research using

3. the Web for the answers to the questions that you selected for
the first part of this assignment. Please ensure that your
research for this assignment addresses the
ethical issues of an existing or emerging technology
!
Prepare a minimum 4- 6 page, double-spaced paper and submit
it to the Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word
file. Indicate appropriate APA compliant reference citations
for all sources you use. In addition to critical thinking and
analysis skills, your paper should reflect appropriate grammar
and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing
style.
Paper C is due at the end of the sixth week of this course
Include a Cover Page with your Name, the UMGC/Name of the
Class, and the Title of the Paper.
Rubric Name: Paper C - Fall 2019
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This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first
column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if
the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give
feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback
buttons in the table.Criteria
Level 1Level 2Level 3New LevelCriterion Score
Topic selection: explain why this topic was selected for
research. Value = .700.7 points
The reason for the topic selection in at least 150 words was
provided.
0.56 points

4. The reason for the topic selection, which was between 75 and
150 words, was provided.
0.42 points
The reason for the topic selection in 75 words or less was
provided
0 points
The reason for the topic selection was not provided
Score of Topic selection: explain why this topic was selected
for research. Value = .70,/ 0.7Question 1 and explanation:
explain why this question was posed as a basis for your
research. Value = .300.3 points
The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words
0.24 points
The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100
words
0.18 points
The explanation for the question asked was 50 words or less
0 points
The explanation for the question asked was not provided
Score of Question 1 and explanation: explain why this question
was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .30,/
0.3Question 2 and explanation: explain why this question was

5. posed as a basis for your research. Value = .300.3 points
The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words
0.24 points
The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100
words
0.18 points
The explanation for the question asked was 50 words or less
0 points
The explanation for the question asked was not provided
Score of Question 2 and explanation: explain why this question
was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .30,/
0.3Question 3 and explanation: explain why this question was
posed as a basis for your research. Value = .300.3 points
The explanation for the question asked was at least 100 words s
0.24 points
The explanation for the question asked was between 50 and 100
words
0.18 points
The explanation for the question asked was 50 words or less
0 points
The explanation for the question asked was not provided

6. Score of Question 3 and explanation: explain why this question
was posed as a basis for your research. Value = .30,/
0.3References: : provide three required references, of which two
are from the UMUC library or equivalent academic database.
Values: APA compliant source citations = .75 URLs = .15 Total
Value = .900.9 points
Three reference sources provided and two are scholarly
references from academic sources with URLs
0.72 points
Three reference sources were provided but but only two are
scholarly references from academic sources with URLs
0.54 points
Three reference sources were provided but but only one is a
scholarly reference from an academic source with a URL
0 points
Academic references not provided
Score of References: : provide three required references, of
which two are from the UMUC library or equivalent academic
database. Values: APA compliant source citations = .75 URLs =
.15 Total Value = .90,/ 0.9Research Paper Introduction:
introduce the topic selected for research. Value = .250.25 points
The Introduction of the research was excellent, accurate, and
complete
0.2 points

7. The Introduction of the research was satisfactory, but complete
0.15 points
The Introduction of the research was cursory, but complete.
0 points
The Introduction of the research was not provided.
Score of Research Paper Introduction: introduce the topic
selected for research. Value = .25,/ 0.25Answer to Q1: the
following parameters apply: Quality of Research: In-text
Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.006 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality = 5.00
In-text Citations = .50
Flow/Transition = .50
A combination of these values may also apply
4.8 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality = 4.00
In-text Citations = .40
Flow/Transition = .40
A combination of these values may also apply.

8. 3.6 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality = 3.00
In-text Citations = .30
Flow/Transition = .30
A combination of these values may also apply
0 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality less than 3.00
In-text Citations less than .30
Flow/Transition less than .30
A combination of these values may also apply
Score of Answer to Q1: the following parameters apply: Quality
of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.00,/
6Answer to Q2: the following parameters apply: Quality of
Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.006
points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality = 5.00
In-text Citations = .50

9. Flow/Transition = .50
A combination of these values may also apply
4.8 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality = 4.00
In-text Citations = .40
Flow/Transition = .40
A combination of these values may also apply.
3.6 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality = 3.00
In-text Citations = .30
Flow/Transition = .30
A combination of these values may also apply
0 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality less than 3.00
In-text Citations less than .30

10. Flow/Transition less than .30
A combination of these values may also apply
Score of Answer to Q2: the following parameters apply: Quality
of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Value = 6.00,/
6Answer to Q3: the following parameters apply: Quality of
Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Val ue = 6.006
points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality = 5.00
In-text Citations = .50
Flow/Transition = .50
A combination of these values may also apply
4.8 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality = 4.00
In-text Citations = .40
Flow/Transition = .40
A combination of these values may also apply.
3.6 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:

11. Research Quality = 3.00
In-text Citations = .30
Flow/Transition = .30
A combination of these values may also apply
0 points
The research for this question was valued as follows:
Research Quality less than 3.00
In-text Citations less than .30
Flow/Transition less than .30
A combination of these values may also apply
Score of Answer to Q3: the following parameters apply: Quality
of Research: In-text Citations: Flow/Transition: Val ue = 6.00,/
6Conclusion: conclude the topic selected for research. Value =
.250.25 points
The conclusion of the research was excellent, accurate, and
complete
0.2 points
The conclusion of the research was satisfactory, but complete.
0.15 points
The Conclusion of the research was cursory, but complete

12. 0.1 pointsScore of Conclusion: conclude the topic selected for
research. Value = .25,/ 0.25APA Compliant Reference List:
Value = 1.001 point
All source citations were formatted in
full compliance
with APA style requirements
0.8 points
Some source citations were formatted in
general compliance
with APA style requirements.
0.6 points
Only a token amount of the sources and in-text citations were
referenced in accord with APA style requirements
0 points
Source citations and in-text citations were NOT formatted in
accord with APA style requirements
Score of APA Compliant Reference List: Value = 1.00,/
1Mechanics (Value = 1.00) Grammar - .40 Contractions - .15
Spelling - .15 Punctuation - .15 Green/Red Lines - .151 point
Grammar, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly
applied.
0.8 points
Some grammar, contractions, spelling, or punctuation errors
exist. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected

13. 0.6 points
There were many grammar, contractions, and spelling errors.
Punctuation not correctly applied. Underlined errors in MS
Word not corrected
0 points
There were numerous grammar, contractions, and spelling
errors. Punctuation not correctly applied. Underlined errors in
MS Word not corrected.
Score of Mechanics (Value = 1.00) Grammar - .40 Contractions
- .15 Spelling - .15 Punctuation - .15 Green/Red Lines - .15,/
1Rubric Total ScoreTotalScore of Paper C - Fall 2019,/ 23
Overall Score
Overall Score
Level 14.2 points minimum
Level 23.6 points minimum
Level 33 points minimum