This document provides instructions for a research paper assignment on ethical issues related to information technology. The paper must be 3-4 pages, include citations from at least 3 credible external sources, and follow APA format. Acceptable topics relate to issues like social engineering, employee monitoring, biometrics, cookies, and privacy laws. Students must describe the topic, discuss how individuals and organizations are impacted or working to prevent impacts, and write in a clear, organized style for college-level work. The document provides detailed requirements and grading rubric for formatting, content, citations, references, grammar, and spelling.