Assessment criteria
In addition to the presentation and structure of the essay, the content of the essay will be assessed according to:-
• Demonstration of your understanding of the ethical, social and legal issues relevant to the topic you are writing about.
• Assessment and evaluation of the key aspects of the issues relevant to an IT professional
• The different perspectives of an argument (for and against) given by key people (authors, experts, stakeholders) in the topic area you are discussing
• The use of ethical principles and professional principles (Codes of Conduct) to support your argument
• Coverage of the limits and vulnerabilities of the technologies, applications, or systems you are discussing.
• References to the sources of information you are providing.
Essay Structure
• 1. Introduction –
Background information & Thesis statement (350 words)
• 2. Body paragraphs –
Ethical Issue (700 words)
Social Issue (700 words)
Legal Issue (700 words)
Professional Issue (700 words)
• 3. Conclusion (350 words)