Cardiff Metropolitan University

B.Sc. (Hons) in Software Engineering

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Name
Student ID
Scheduled unit details
Unit code CIS6004
Unit title Professional & Ethical Issues in IT
Unit enrolment details Year 3
Study period 2023
Lecturer
Mode of delivery Full Time
Assignment Details
Nature of the Assessment WRIT1 – Coursework
Final Grade Weighting 100%
Topic of the Case Study Identifying and assessing Ethical, social, legal and professional issues in
a selected technology,/case study/ information system
Learning Outcomes covered LO1, LO2, LO3
Word count 4000 words equivalent
27th August
Due date / Time 2023
Extension granted? Yes No Extension Date
Is this a resubmission? Yes No Resubmission Date
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I certify that the attached material is my original work. No other person’s work or ideas have been used
without acknowledgement. Except where I have clearly stated that I have used some of this material
elsewhere, I have not presented it for examination / assessment in any other course or unit at this or any
other institution
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Assignment Brief

Purpose:
This assignment intends to assess student’s ability to perform a research on a selected problem
areas related to information systems environment and to investigating ethical, legal and
professional dilemmas of the selected organization/ context and provide recommendations with
sound justifications.

Introduction
Select a technology, case study, or an information system relevant to the module scope (Eg: IOT,
Big Data, Privacy, Social Media, IP, Surveillance system etc.) and conduct a research to identify
the relevant ethical, social, legal and professional concerns related to the selected topic. Evaluate
and discuss the issues identified covering the following tasks.

Task 1 – Research (80 Marks)

Write an essay approximately with 4000 words covering the following areas related to the
chosen topic.

a) Identify the issues in terms of ethical, legal professional and social concerns of the
selected topic. Critically evaluate different perspectives of the issues / concerns raised by
applying relevant ethical principles, Acts and professional code of conducts. (35 Marks)
(LO1) (LO2)

b) Discuss the different perspectives, arguments raised by other writers that have researched
the ethical, legal, social and professional concerns of the same technology/ topic. Use
creditable sources to conduct the research (20Marks) (LO1) (LO2)

c) Provide recommendations to mitigate the issues identified. Recommendation should be

based on the creditable sources. (10Marks) (LO1) (LO2)

d) Discuss the importance of ethical approach for the chosen topic and explain how it is
helping an IT professional for his professional development. (10Marks) (LO3)

e) Correct use of citation, referencing and use of credible and authoritative sources using
Harvard referencing (5 Marks)
Task 2 – Presentation (20 Marks)
15 minutes presentation covering the following areas,
 A brief introduction to the topic

 Summary of the research, briefly discuss the Ethical, social, legal and professional issues
related to the topic (LO1) (LO2)
Marking Scheme

Learning Outcomes:

 Critically consider the wider legal, social, professional and ethical environment for IT
professionals. (LO1)

 Critically discuss contemporary issues at the intersection of computing, technology,

economy, politics and society. (LO2)

 Demonstrate appreciation of the importance of a professional and ethical approach to

computer science, software engineering and information systems, along with the
importance of lifelong professional development. (LO3)

Learning Outcomes covered from the coursework. LO1, LO2, LO3

Marking criteria – Task 1

Marks Description of the criteria

Part a) (35 marks)

32-35 An excellent set of issues have been identified. Evidences and justification
were
provided for the facts gathered from the sample. Excellent discussion
provided.
Different perspectives were considered and excellent application of the relevant
principles, theories, code of conduct and Acts. Creditable sources used.

23-31 Very good understanding of the subject scope has been demonstrated and the
discussion of different perspectives of stakeholders. Application of the theories,
principles, code of conducts and Acts in good level. Good writing style,
referencing and citation is correct.

18-22 Issues have been identified successfully with examples, demonstrate a basic
understanding of the subject scope. Basic discussion presented by referring to
few different perspectives. Reasonable level of application of the relevant
principles, theories code of conduct and regulations.

0-17 No or very few issues have been identified. Not enough evidence presented to
demonstrate the research conduct. Poor discussion and no evidence of
applicability of the different theories given in the report. Poor analysis of the
different perspectives of the sample. No or poor application of the relevant
theories, principles, code of conduct and acts.

Part b) (20 Marks)

15-20 Excellent answer with outstanding arguments and discussion of the renowned
and
reliable authors’ perspectives. Discussion is critical and excellent set of
arguments were raised. Good list of references given and citation is accurate.

11-15 Very good evaluation with critical discussion of the others’ perspectives. The
sources selected are reliable and critical discussion of the other writers’
perspectives was given. Citations are referencing is accurate.

Satisfactory analysis of other writers’ perspectives and reasonable amount of

6-10 credible sources were chosen. Citation and referencing is done correctly
although some minor mistakes are present.

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0-5 Poor or no analysis of the other writers’ perspectives.

Part c) (10 Marks)

8-10
Excellent set of recommendations which are practical, specific and relevant to
the identified scenario/ topic. Solutions, recommendations have been justified
pointing out the improvement which can bring along with them.

6-7 Good set of recommendations were suggested and provide justification with
creditable source
Recommendation given in satisfactory level. Justification give with few
4-5 credible source
No or very few set of recommendations and suggestions given.
0-3 Recommendations (if given) are not practical and specific.

Part d) (10Marks)

8-10 Excellent discussion has carried out on off importance ethical approach on the
chosen topic with evidence with justification Given excellent set of example
and evidence how ethical approach is helping the development of IT
professional

6-7 Has discuses good set of importance with evidence with justification Has
discuss how ethical approach is helping the development of IT professional
with justification

4-5 Satisfy level of discussion provided highlighting the importance of ethical

approach is helping the development of IT professional, provide justification
with few evidence
0-3 No or very few importance were discussed. Has not discuss how ethical
approach is helping the development of IT professional

Part e) (05Marks)

4-5 Very good set of sources used and proper citation and referencing is done.
citations and the reference list do match. Creditable source used. Followed
Harvard referencing properly.

2-3 Correct use of citations but, number of sources used is not sufficient. Used
Harvard referencing.

0-1 No or very few citations in the body. Incorrect use of citation and compiled
only the reference list without body citation. Citations and the reference list do

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Task 2: Marking Criteria

Topic Marks
The introduction to the topic 2
Clear and precise presentation (slides and verbal) 3
Summer of the research
 Ethical issues 3
 Legal Issues 3
 Professional Issues 3
 Social Issues 3

Reference:
Harvard referencing with accurate use of in-text citations 3
Total 20

Final Grading criteria for the coursework

Marks Final Grade

>=70 1
69-60 2:1
59-50 2:2
49-40 3
<40 fail