Chapter 6 ~ Examine a Case of Access or Justice | CS 391H: Social and Ethical Issues in Computer Science | Oregon State University, College of Engineering

Introduction

In this assignment, you'll examine a case where the infrastructure failed to provide access to marginalized groups, or a case of justice served via mobile technology. Write from a factual and critical perspective. Analyze the major player(s) in relation to an ethical theory. Counter another student's analysis with more research.

Case List

Pick a case to study from the list below (scroll through the many choices). Or, scroll through the TECH tab of the SmartNews app on your phone/tablet to locate newer cases of failed information technology access or successful digital justice.

Your Analysis

Start writing in a word processing document to synthesize what you learned about the case. Use research, including what you find in the SmartNews feed, library journals, broadcast news, etc.

In paragraph 1, describe and cite one of the major player or group's in the case. Who did what when, how, and why?
In paragraph 2, name, cite, and describe at least one law or regulation that was broken in the case.
In paragraph 3, describe and cite the positive OR negative consequences of that person or group's actions in relationship to historical, political, and economic perspectives.
In paragraph 4, analyze the person or groups actions citing one of the ethical theories or approaches ...were they morally and ethically justified or not? Cite the theory/approach.
Check the word count (150+ per paragraph, not counting the author or article titles).
Check the hyperlinks (they must be in article titles, law names, or theory/approach names).
Spellcheck, fix grammar, then Ctrlc or ⌘c to copy the paragraphs.
Click the Chapter 6 Examine a Case Discussion in Canvas.
Ctrlv or ⌘v to paste the copied text into a Reply thread (click the Reply field to activate the editing box).
Save your thread.

Your Counter-argument

Before the Available Until date, reply to at least one person in your group.

In paragraph 1, discuss a counter-argument related to their analysis of the case. Describe and cite at least one article that supports your argument (unrelated to the theory).
Check the word count (150+ not counting the author names or article titles).
Save your thread.