Formatting your paper in APA style means that you should include the following: a title page, running heads, page numbers, double-spaced text, indentation, and a reference list on a separate page if any. You do NOT need to include an abstract, nor introduction, literature review, or discussion/conclusion.

Part 1: The Dark Side

Throughout the semester so far, we have discussed some negative social implications of technology. For this part of the prompt, you should think about some of these effects. Specifically, you will explain what you think are the two most negative social implications of communication technology. You can address the social implications that we have already discussed in class, but you are not limited to those. Feel free to discuss other implications we will talk about later in this course, that you might have learned about in other classes, or that you discovered through your own investigations. You should explain 1) what the implications are, 2) which technologies are related to these implications and how they are related, and 3) why you think these two implications, in particular, are the worst.

Part 2: The Light Side

Technology can also have positive effects on society. For example, senior citizens suffering from loneliness often benefit from interacting with robots like Paro the adorable sealLinks to an external site.. For this part of the prompt, you should think about some of the positive social implications of technology. Specifically, you will explain what you think are the two most positive social implications of communication technology. You can address the social implications that we have already discussed in class, but you are not limited to those. Feel free to discuss other implications we will talk about later in this course, that you might have learned about in other classes, or that you discovered through your own investigations. You should explain 1) what the implications are, 2) which technologies are related to these implications and how they are related, and 3) why you think these two implications, in particular, are the best.

Grading Criteria

Grading will be based on…

The connection of course material to your responses
Your ability to critically think about the topics and provide novel insights
The quality and clarity of your responses to the prompt
Your ability to explain your reasoning for your choices
The use of correct grammar and punctuation
Whether or not you addressed all parts of the prompt and met deadlines
Whether or not you generally followed instructions

The body of your paper: (3 Pages total BODY in length)-Your thoughts should be supported with relevant course content and library research.

Explain the differences, importance, and purpose of both the code of conduct and the code of ethics.
-Secondly, tell me about some of the factors that you would use to make ethical hiring decisions in an organization.
-Why would these be important to include in the hiring process (Example of things that you might include: Legal Ground Rules or other items in our reading material or library that would be considered in the process). Format: APA Paper (With an abstract).