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ITECH 3002 Professionalism and Entrepreneurship - Federation University Australia

Assessment - Social Computing Issues

Purpose
The purpose of the group social computing issues assignment provides an opportunity for students to examine social issues in computing, and to develop their teamwork skills.

Assessment Details

Background
As information technology professionals, entering the workforce, it is important to develop an understanding of contemporary business practice, and the skills required to support the social impact of computers. Computing technologies, like most other forms of technology, are not socially neutral. They affect and are themselves affected by society. Computers have changed the way people relate to one another and their living environment, as well as how humans organise their work, their communities, and their time. Society, in turn, has influenced the development of computers through the needs people have for processing information.

Computing technology has evolved as a means of solving specific problems in human society.

Requirements
This is a group task. Students will be required to form groups of 3 - 4 members. One group member should be elected the group leader for the duration of the assignment. Groups will be required to select a social impact of computers and submit a written business style report. Each student should contribute between 200 to 300 words. The report should provide an analysis of the issue selected. In particular, the discussion should include an overview of the issue, impact on society, case-study examples, and ethical issues raised.

Each group should select one (1) of the following social issues related to computers:
• Mandatory QR-code check-in (to shops and other places)
• Consumer Data Right (CDR) in Australia, or equivalent in other countries.
• Intellectual commons
• Social Media video recommendation algorithms
• Cryptocurrency and Ransoms
• Using civilian drones (with cameras) in suburban areas

A suggested report structure follows. Please note, as a guide: the executive summary should be approximately 150-250 words long. The introduction should be approximately 8%-10% of the overall word count. The body section will vary depending how many students are in the group, for example, for a group of four students, the discussion will be between 800-1200 words. The conclusion should be approximately 8%-10% of the overall word count.

Title Page Executive Summary Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Social Computing Issue: [insert topic]
2.1 Overview of issue by: [insert student name] *
2.2 Impact on society by: [insert student name] *
2.3 Case study examples by: [insert student name] *
2.4 Ethical issues by: [insert student name] *
3.0 Conclusion
4.0 References
5.0 Appendices

* denotes individual student contributions, all other sections are to be completed by the group

Each group member's section should be clearly labelled with their name. If this is not done, marks will be averaged across the group members.

The introduction section of the report should clearly indicate the social impact of computers being discussed and provide an overview of how you intend to discuss the issue.

The body section of the report should contain an overview of the issue, the impact on society, case-study examples, and any key ethical issues raised. The discussion should show an analysis and synthesis of the literature and your own ideas. Include in-text references and a bibliography. The bibliography should contain authentic academic literature (approximately four to six references per group member). Gather these references from various sources such as the Internet, assigned textbooks and readings etc. For assistance with in-text referencing and formatting your reference list in APA format, see the link to General Guide to Referencing provided.

The conclusion section of the report should draw together all the ideas that have been presented and validated. The detail should arise clearly from the analysis given in the body of the

report. It should explain why one conclusion is preferred to another and offer recommendations. No new data or ideas should be introduced.

A quality report will demonstrate a clear summary and discussion of the idea(s). It will provide a synthesis of content and knowledge acquired from lectures, tutorials, and academic research, with your own ideas. It will include appropriate paraphrasing and in-text reference support.

Attachment:- Social Computing Issues.rar