COMPETENCIES
1043.1.1 : Describes Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks
The learner describes ethical decision-making frameworks as applied to technology.
1043.1.2 : Applies Ethical Concepts to Emerging Digital Technology
The learner applies ethical concepts to emerging technology as it relates to society.
INTRODUCTION
You will be given a real-world scenario that involves incorporating emerging technology into your occupation. You will reflect on the potential ethical issues surrounding the use of that technology, evaluate opportunities to align ethical frameworks and propose solutions for reducing ethical issues.
SCENARIO
Select a scenario from the attached D773 Task 1 Scenarios Document located in the supporting documents section of this task to complete this task.
REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
Select one scenario from the attached scenario document to respond to this task.
A. Identify and describe ethical dilemmas in the selected scenario by doing the following:
1. Identify one ethical dilemma in the selected scenario, including two opposing options.
2. Describe how the ethical dilemma identified in A1 affects the individuals or organizations specific to the selected scenario.
B. Apply an ethical framework to the identified dilemma by doing the following:
1. Apply one of the following ethical frameworks to identify one potential solution to the ethical dilemma identified in A1.
Note: Your solution must center on one of the opposing options provided in A1.
2. Explain how the solution identified in B1 would be similar or different if a different ethical framework were applied to the ethical dilemma in A1.
C. Analyze emerging technologies by doing the following:
1. Identify an emerging technology in the selected scenario that may be responsible for the ethical dilemma identified in A1.
2. Explain how the emerging technology identified in C1 contributes to the ethical dilemma identified in A1.
D. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
File Restrictions
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RUBRIC
A1:IDENTIFICATION OF ETHICAL DILEMMAS
NOT EVIDENT No ethical dilemmas were identified for a selected scenario. | APPROACHING COMPETENCE 1 ethical dilemma is identified in the selected scenario but does not include two opposing options. | COMPETENT 1 ethical dilemma is identified in the selected scenario and includes two opposing options. |
A2:ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND HUMAN SOCIETY
NOT EVIDENT The submission does not include a description of the ethical dilemma. | APPROACHING COMPETENCE The description is either inappropriate for the ethical dilemma or for the selected scenario. | COMPETENT The submission accurately describes how the identified ethical dilemma affects the individuals or organizations specific to the selected scenario. |
B1:IDENTIFYING AND APPLY ETHICAL FRAMEWORKS
NOT EVIDENT The submission does not provide a solution to the dilemma identified in A1. | APPROACHING COMPETENCE The submission either does not fully apply one of the frameworks listed or the potential solution identified is not appropriate for the dilemma identified in A1. | COMPETENT The submission applies an ethical framework from the list to identify one potential solution to the ethical dilemma identified in A1. |
B2:CONSISTENCY OF THE SOLUTION
NOT EVIDENT The submission does not include an explanation. | APPROACHING COMPETENCE The explanation either uses the same framework as was used in B1, does not apply to the ethical dilemma identified in A1, does not fully apply a second framework, or does not explain how the solution is similar or different. | COMPETENT The submission appropriately explains how the solution would be similar or different if a different ethical framework was applied to the ethical dilemma identified in A1. |
C1:EMERGING TECHNOLOGY IDENTIFICATION
NOT EVIDENT The submission does not identify an emerging technology. | APPROACHING COMPETENCE The submission identifies an emerging technology that is either not appropriate for the selected scenario or the dilemma identified in A1. | COMPETENT The submission identifies an appropriate emerging technology for the selected scenario and dilemma identified in A1. |
C2:EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND ETHICAL THINKING
NOT EVIDENT The submission does not provide an explanation. | APPROACHING COMPETENCE The explanation does not apply to the technology identified in C1 or the dilemma identified in A1. | COMPETENT The submission appropriately explains how the technology identified in C1 contributed to the ethical dilemma identified in A1. |
D:SOURCES
NOT EVIDENT The submission does not include both in-text citations and a reference list for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized. | APPROACHING COMPETENCE The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list; however, the citations or reference list is incomplete or inaccurate. | COMPETENT The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available. |
E:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
NOT EVIDENT This submission includes professional communication errors related to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence fluency. For best results, please focus on the specific Correctness errors identified by Grammarly for Education to help guide your revisions. If you need additional assistance preparing your submission, please contact your instructor. | APPROACHING COMPETENCE This submission includes professional communication errors related to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and/or sentence fluency. For best results, please focus on the specific Correctness errors identified by Grammarly for Education to help guide your revisions. | COMPETENT This submission demonstrates correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence fluency. You have demonstrated quality professional communication skills in this submission. |