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Ethics, Copyright Laws and the Internet, 2006.
This paper discusses the growing lack of ethics in the communications industry as well as the need for more supervision and stricter guidelines when using copyrighted materials on the internet.
2,355 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 51.95
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This paper examines the general lack of awareness and regulations regarding the ethical and legal implications involving copyrighted materials displayed on the internet. Business and technology follows the imperative of development with little regard for how ethics and morals are influenced and the end result is that ethical issues are often left behind. Also discussed is the changing nature of information and technology which has resulted in the changing nature of privacy. This paper examines both copyright and patent laws and the lack of supervision of these guidelines on the internet as well as the ongoing attempts by the industry to reinforce these same laws. Topics covered in this report include: Organizational Impacts/Issues Future of the Topic Conclusion Bibliography
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"Computers are seen as logical, rational devices, by which logical, rational actions are carried out, without any ethical implication. No blame or censure can thus be accorded when the computer suffers a breakdown or when the software has a bug. Such technology is seen as an entity on its own, without any moral intervention or evaluation. The reason for this is another result of the rapid development of technology. Few truly understand the nature of computing or information technology. Technology is used as a tool, without being attached to ethical responsibility."
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Internet Filtering, 2006.
A detailed assessment of the logistics, constitutionality, application and usefulness of Internet filtering.
4,700 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 19 sources, APA, £ 86.95
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This paper outlines the five major filtering software products, and conducts a discussion of their pros and cons. The paper assesses how, when, or even if these filters should be utilized in schools or public libraries. The paper also attempts to answer whether filtering is unconstitutional censoring; whether public institutions have the right -- or the duty -- to filter; whether the companies that produce filtering software are truly objective; and whether there are better ways to keep minors from accessing adult material.
Abstract
I. Overview
II. Filtering Software
1. Cyber Patrol
2. Surf Watch
3. Net Nanny
4. CyberSitter
5. BESS
III. Is Filtering Interfering with "Free Speech" in Libraries and Schools?
IV. Who Are the "Guardians" of Morality on the Internet?
V. Some Conclusions
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"Today's internet provides access for all kinds of information, from useful to salacious. Access is available to anyone with the knowledge of how to use a computer. Some of the information available for mature audiences in various web sites ought to be restricted to adults. There are five major software suppliers of filters that block unwanted information and make it unavailable to children. The problems of installing such filtering software in public locations, such as schools and libraries has brought a spirited defense of First Amendment rights. The problems are not that materials might be "censored" and unavailable to minors,. But who should do the filtering. The government has passed a "Communications Decency Act". However, the on-going arguments to be presented in the body of this research paper is whether the government has a right (or the power) to censor materials that should, properly, be the responsibility of individual parents."
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Human Cloning, 2002.
This paper deals with the controversial human cloning debate.
1,905 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper opens with a detailed and scientific explanation of how cloning is achieved via genetically identical cells. The writer of this paper also examines and debates the controversial issue of animal and human cloning.
Topics covered in this report include:
What is the Meaning of the term 'Cloning'?
Human Cloning
World's First Cloned Baby is Due
Bibliography
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"The world's first cloned baby is due to be borne in early January, 2003. This has been claimed by controversial Italian doctor Severino Antinori. According to him two more women are carrying cloned fetus and are in an advanced stage of pregnancy. Many scientists agree that human reproductive cloning would become possible but they feel that such an experiment would be a grossly irresponsible act which could lead to high risk of premature death and birth defects in clones. According to some scientists they feel that attempting to clone humans would be an irresponsible and repugnant act which according to them would ignore the overwhelming scientific evidence received from seven mammalian species cloned so far."
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Personal Morality and Ethics in Politics, 2006.
This paper examines whether personal morals and ethics have a bearing on a politician's ability to exercise leadership.
4,550 words (approx. 18.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 84.95
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The writer of this paper details the importance of personal morals and ethics in politics. This paper discusses how media coverage impacts matters of public conduct. This detailed paper also explores our society which is based on Judeo-Christian ethics and morality which expects its leaders to govern based on this philosophy.
Topics covered in this report include:
Political Leaders as Role Models
Immoral Private Behavior Puts the President in a Vulnerable Position
The President's Role in Advancing Societal Ethics
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Ethics further defines morality and is a set of standards by which acts are determined to be moral or immoral. Most professions have ethical standards that delineate acceptable behavior within the profession. These standards may or may not be subject to civil law, but they are agreed upon by members of that profession to define correct behavior within that profession."
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Hard Times for "The New York Times", 2006.
This paper examines how "The New York Times" reported the war in Iraq as well as the paper's questionable relationship with the Bush administration.
1,795 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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This paper explores the recent controversies surrounding "The New York Times" during the buildup to the war in Iraq in 2003. This paper delves into the controversial matter of veteran Times reporter Judith Miller who wrote a series of articles that validated the Bush administration's claims that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. This paper also focuses on Times reporter Jayson Blair who broke every journalistic rule by fabricating stories and lifting material from other newspapers as well as selecting details from photographs to create the impression he had been somewhere or seen someone when he had not. The writer explains how these incidents along with others detailed in this paper shook the editorial board of "The New York Times."
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"During the buildup to the war in Iraq, the New York Times sent their veteran reporter, Judith Miller, to the Middle East to report on the developments in that region. Ms. Miller had worked for the New York Times for nearly thirty years and had a reputation for being a hard-nosed journalist with expertise in intelligence and security issues. She also had many highly placed political sources, which made her an important reporter for the newspaper. At the time, the Bush administration was getting tough on Saddam Hussein, the leader of Iraq."
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Revealing the Identity of a Biological Mother., 2006.
An examination of the effects of revealing the true birth mother of an adopted child.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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In this paper the author examines the rights and wrongs involved in revealing the true identity of the birth mother of an adopted child.He considers both sides of the discussion for and against in revealing the truth and how it can effect all the parties involved. The paper highlights all of the important emotional and medical issues that are at hand here and concludes with the importance of telling the truth to prevent further problems.
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" There is obviously an emotional attachment or detachment to the idea of identifying and even meeting one's birth mother. Some are surely angry, even though their adoptive parents have been to them what their biological mother could not provide. Often the first bitter question is "Why did you get rid of me?" To others, the sardonic display of cold emotion would surely presage the sort of remark "My living parents obviously care enough about me to give me things you didn't want to."
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Stem Cell Research, 2006.
A look at some of the issues and dilemmas involved with stem cell research.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses the ongoing debate over stem cell research and examines the controversial issues associated with the technology. The paper addresses three fundamental questions concerning stem cell research which deal with whether or not stem cell research can deliver what it promises in terms of cures and fixes, whether an alternative and better medical technology for cures can be found and when it is that life actually begins.
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"Even more promising are cord blood cells, which are usually taken from a placenta after birth. These cells, which are much more common and less ethically questionable than embryonic cells, already have many advocates and success stories to their name. A University of Pittsburgh
research team hails these cells' abilities to produce different types of tissues (Price, "Advance Made"). And ordinary citizens such as Adam Susser and Hwang Mi-Soon provide the most compelling evidence of all: themselves. Adam, born with cerebral palsy, spent his entire youth
imprisoned by blindness and an inability to speak. Halfway across the world, South Korean Hwang lived in a similar prison. For twenty years, she lived the physical and emotional entrapment of paralysis. Now, these two individuals are now living the life they always imagined but never dared to dream. Adam is seeing the world for the first time. Hwang does not have to rely on physical herapy for exercise anymore-she can just walk around her neighborhood. What unites these two very different people?...."
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Sexual Harassment Termination, 2006.
A paper that examines dismissal from workplaces due to sexual harassment.
1,482 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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In this paper the author discusses the issues at hand when an employee is dismissed from his workplace due to sexual harassment whether it be fair or unfair. The author highlights the real problem for the typical employee in that he does not have the information, or the help to fight a suit from the beginning. A company has lawyers on a retainer, some of whom specialize in fighting employee termination suits. The paper concludes with recommendations of what can be done for fairer treatment.
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"We have moved from the Stone Age, where cave men dragged their women through valleys and mountains, often by their hair, to the age of frightening realities where women fear the potential sexual innuendoes, even unwanted "touching" by men, while men are afraid to do or say anything- even for an executive to close his office door with his secretary or some other woman present."
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Morality and Resume Writing, 2005.
This paper examines the philosophy of Immanuel Kant and John S. Mill to evaluates the ethics of resume writing.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper explains that often writers of resumes exaggerate and even lie about their accomplishments, skills and education to put the candidate in the most favorable light: Is this immoral, vicious or unjust to stretch the truth? The author points out that, when Kant considers the morality of lying, he applies the categorical imperative; lying is wrong because it adversely affects mankind universally and man individually. The paper relates that Mill argues that the wide-ranging social harm that lying causes far outweighs the good experienced by its beneficiaries and that, although at times lies may be useful, lying takes away the trustworthiness of the individual.
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"Kant's moral system is based on rationality. It attempts to show how any rational being would agree to universal moral laws. For Kant, human beings as moral agents are rational and autonomous (free to make choices). He thinks that as rational beings we are able to judge whether any action is moral by asking if the action is consistent with the categorical imperative. According to Kant, moral imperatives exist which are inherent in human nature. The existence of these imperatives provides evidence that the goodness of an act is not related to its outcome."
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The Matrix: E-commerce, 2006.
An analysis of security and ethics in on-line transactions.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper studies what the author calls the Matrix, or the massive computer networks that interconnect to transmit electronic traffic to the most remote corners of the globe. The author maintains that with its anonymity and speed, the Internet has witnessed a great surge in ethical and criminal problems -- from the trafficking of illegal drugs to dishonest business practices. The author's thesis is that a code of ethics is needed in the realm of e-commerce to ensure that proper sales and secured transactions are sanctioned. The paper studies a number of aspects of such a code, which are highlighted in the paper's subtitles:
The Need for a Code of Ethics & A Business' Responsibilities
Guiding Values
Guiding Imperatives
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"In all professional functions a business, whether big or small, should be competent, prompt, and diligent in their dealings. Although interaction is accomplished by means of the internet, a business should continue to conform to the requirements of the law, both in professional service to clients and in the business' affairs. A business should use the law's procedures only for legitimate purposes and not to deceive or intimidate others. Just as expected in face-to-face business dealings, a business should demonstrate respect for the legal system and the expectations of clients. As laws differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, a single code of ethics or model of rules would unify the standards expected from businesses in e-commerce."
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High-Tech Jargon, 2005.
This paper discusses high-tech jargon and its function and dysfunction in society.
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper explains that, when used in conjunction with technology, the word 'jargon' refers to words, which describe things or ideas specific unfamiliar and often nonsensical to the layperson. The author points out that jargon is not always bad because no pre-existing word sufficient to talk about the new thing or idea and new inventions or developments must be described; much like slang words. These jargon words can be gradually assimilated by non-specialists until they no longer seem like jargon. The paper relates that, if a specialist uses jargon to obscure the meaning of an object or concept that would in different words be easily understandable to the majority of people, then jargon can be unethical as often happens in marketing especially advertising of high-tech products.
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"The result is an advertising department's paradise. Over the past fifty years or so, the layperson has seen technology get better and more complex at a startling rate. It is the judgment that more complex technology is better that is crucial here. The notion that complexity increases with quality leads to a concept of technology which almost ensures that the less a consumer understands about a high-tech product, the more likely he will be to purchase the product."
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Corporate Social Responsibility, 2006.
An in-depth discussion on the social responsibility of corporations today.
3,970 words (approx. 15.9 pages), 31 sources, MLA, £ 76.95
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This paper expansively explores social responsibility in corporations. It offers a definition and then the far-reaching effects of corporate social irresponsibility are discussed. Further, the paper gives examples to qualify its opinion. In conclusion, the author discusses why social responsibility is vital to the success of the modern corporation.
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"While interpreting safety data and identifying causes and effects of particular trends can sometimes be challenging, the overall message about corporate responsibility in this area shouldn't be obscured. Driven by the pressures of the market to lower costs, keep skilled workers, minimize legal and insurance costs, and avoid bad publicity, American businesses have toiled endlessly to make their workplaces safer."
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Medicinal Marijuana, 2006.
This paper discusses the pros and cons of using marijuana for medical purposes.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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The writer of this paper examines both sides of the issue regarding using and legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. On the one hand the Drug Enforcement Administration believes that since marijuana is not accepted by any American health associations there is no reason to legalize the drug while lobbying groups such as the Cannabis Action Network believe it to be a beneficial herb and not harmful. This paper also discusses the benefits of marijuana in treating medical ailments as well as the harmful side effects such as impairment of the immune system due to the inability of T cells to battle off diseases.
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"Behavior is altered by using marijuana. The Medical Post states that "marijuana has always been depicted as producing a lethargic, mellow, laid back effect rather than acting as a stimulant." A study was done on young, male marijuana users to show any signs of stimulation. These participants engaged in antisocial behavior. The doctors concluded that these drugs could possibly disturb social interactions. Anti marijuana groups feel that legalizing drugs encouraged non users that drugs are acceptable."
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Abortion from a Nurse's Perspective, 2006.
A look at the controversial issue of abortion from the unique perspective of nurses.
3,380 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 23 sources, MLA, £ 68.95
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This paper explores the issue of abortion, primarily as it relates to American women, from the unusual vantage point of obstetrical and gynecological nurses. As the author argues, these medical practitioners may have the greatest contact with the subject. The paper begins with an overview and update on the legal actions and ramifications of abortion. Then the paper studies the moral and ethical values, as seen, felt and practiced by nurses.
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"Perhaps not since the vituperative Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and '60s, when ideology turned ugly and caused deaths and injury, has any subject been as vehemently argued as the issue of Abortion. This issue is neither academic nor even, perhaps, objective. A woman faced with an unwanted pregnancy generally understands at some visceral level that there is human life inside her, making that question moot. The fact is that most people agree that abortion should be a rare procedure Abortion is, and likely will always be, fraught with emotional and physical turmoil. The turmoil has brought into focus not merely legal accountings for the (at least) legal approval of abortion (Roe vs. Wade in 1973) but has divided much of society into two sometimes armed and irrational camps. "
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