Paper

CS 102

60 pts., due Oct. 7

Here's a list of some suggested topics:

1. Explore an ethical issue related to computing or networked communications. For example, term paper archives, copyright, or SPAM.
2. Explore an issue related to security or privacy in the electronic age. For example, electronic data gathering, buying goods over the Internet, or disclosure of archived e-mail.
3. A study of the use of computing and communications in your discipline.
4. A study of future uses of computing and communications. For instance, voice interfaces, virtual reality, smart rooms, or wearable computers.

Your paper will be graded upon the following criteria:

1. Spelling and grammar.

2. Appropriate formatting:
   1. 1 inch margins, all around. Double-spaced. The paper should be 4--5 pages in length. Indent the first line of each paragraph by 1/2 inch. The body of the text should be left- and right-justified.

   2. Centered title and author name. These should be in a font different from the body font and should be a larger point size. Don't use a separate title page.

   3. Centered page numbers in the footer and right-justified paper title in the header (except on the first page --- neither header nor footer on the first page).

3. Substantiation of position. I don't particularly care what position you take on an issue, but it must be substantiated through a valid supporting argument. I prefer to see papers in which a position is taken rather than papers which merely report facts.

4. Cohesive, logical organization. There should be an introduction, a conclusion, etc.

5. References and/or bibliography. All citations should be from the Web. Use the citation styles we discussed in class on Sept. 16. You should have at least five citations. I will spot-check your references for quality using the evaluation criteria we've discussed in class.