You will select a term paper topic that applies to something covered this semest

You will select a term paper topic that applies to something covered this semester regarding ethics and information technology. Identify the position or side for your selected topic and present potential ethical issues/problems. Your paper must have the topic and position explicitly articulated in your paper’s introduction. In the paper, you must: Clearly state the topic and position in the introduction Clearly state the thesis of the paper in the introduction Restate the topic and argument in the conclusion Choose a topic that deals with an ethical issue in technology Discuss opposing position(s) to show understanding of the entire issue Use correct spelling and grammar throughout the paper. Cover the following in the body of the paper Identify, comprehend, and resolve ethical issues/problems and their ramifications in a thorough and responsible manner Describe the historical and cultural contexts of the issue Determine any legal issues associated with the case study Requirements for the paper are as follows: Format of the document: APA Format Double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman 1″ margins References page properly formatted The submitted document must have a .docx, .doc or .pdf extension and an appropriate name. Your TA or Instructor must be able to open your submission. If you are concerned about this, please make sure to submit a PDF The paper must be at least 1500 words. Title Page and References DO NOT count towards the number of words. A minimum of 4 references should be cited in-text and included in the References section. One can be the textbook CHOOSING A TOPIC The following list of preapproved topics should provide a starting point. Remember, each paper should discuss a topic and an ethical issue specifically relating to information technology. The following topics closely follow the text and presentations from this semester: Ethical Implications of Whistle-Blowing (Ch.2) Software and Digital Media Piracy (Ch.2) Ethical Implications of White, Grey, and Black Hat Hacking (Ch.3) The Patriot Act and Data Collection to Combat Terrorism (Ch.3/Ch.4) The Current USA Freedom Act and Private Data Collection (Ch.4) Personal Data Privacy Regulations Around the World i.e. GDPR (Ch.4) Consumer Profiling Activities (Ch.4) Employer Workplace Monitoring (Ch.4) Free Speech and Anonymity on the Internet (Ch.5) Section 230 and the Protections for ISPs (Ch.5) The Use of DMCA and its Protections (Ch.5) SLAPP Lawsuits (Ch.5) The Role of the Internet and Fake News (Ch.5) Intellectual Property Laws in the US and Small Businesses (Ch.6) Nondisclosure and Noncompete Employment Contracts (Ch.6) Reverse Engineering and the Freedom to Tinker (Ch.6) Open Source Coding Ethics (Ch.6) The Cost of Quality Technology (Ch.7) Safety Critical Systems and Applications (Ch.7) Productivity in the Information Age (Ch.8) The Dawn of Artificial Intelligence (Ch.8) The Impact of Technology of Healthcare and Medicine (Ch.8) Social Media Marketing Ethics (Ch.9) Cyberabuse, Cyberbullying, and/or Cyberstalking (Ch.9) Responsibility of Social Media to Prevent Inappropriate Materials (Ch.9) The Use of H1-B Workers by US Technology Companies (Ch.10) Offshore Outsourcing of Technical Jobs (Ch.10) The Progression and Impact of Green Computing (Ch.10) The following are more general topics that will leverage what we’ve learned this semester Autonomous Cars Cyberwarefare: The Future of War Biometric Identification Digital Health Information and HIPAA Internet in Schools Computer Usage in the Criminal Justice System Deep Packet Inspection Identity Theft Remember, you should choose a topic and ask an ethical question within that topic as the basis of your paper. Remember to address all of the points below and discuss the other side of the issue as well. Ethical issues Legal issues Historical/Cultural issues