Ethical Computing Information Wall by Andrea G Larkins

1. Thou Shalt Not Use A Computer To Harm Other People.

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2. Thou Shalt Not Interfere With Other People’s Computer Work.

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3. Thou Shalt Not Snoop Around In Other People’s Computer Files.

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4. Thou Shalt Not Use A Computer To Steal.

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5. Thou Shalt Not Use A Computer To Bear False Witness.

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6. Thou Shalt Not Copy Or Use Proprietary Software For Which You have Not Paid.

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7. Thou Shalt Not Use Other People’s Computer Resources Without Authorization Or Proper Compensation.

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8. Thou Shalt Not Appropriate Other People’s Intellectual Output.

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9. Thou Shalt Think About The Social Consequences Of The Program You Are Writing Or The System You Are Designing.

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10. Thou Shalt Always Use A Computer In Ways That Insure Consideration And Respect For Your Fellow Humans.

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Q1. Which of the Ten Ethical Computing Guidelines do you think students violate most often?

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I think students most often violate the 8th commandment: Thou Shalt Not Appropriate Other People's Intellectual Output.

Q2. Why do you think these violations occur?

larkinan1 — 2025-09-29 02:15:50 UTC

I believe that these violations occur because people just want an easy way to do things. Examples of violations of this commandment would be plagiarism, using AI for coursework, and looking up answers. The internet always us easy access to all types of information, so instead of creating their own work, students just copy and paste or reword. I also believe another reason could be because of a time crutch due to poor time management skills. On the other hand, sometimes students are just unawareness of what is considered plagiarism or not. Citing sources is not as easy as it seems so students make struggle between the correct and incorrect way of using online sources.

Q3. What do you think could be done to reduce or eliminate such unethical behavior?

larkinan1 — 2025-09-29 03:07:13 UTC

Ways to reduce or eliminate such unethical behaviors could be:

Professors letting students know coping other's work has more consequences than just academic violations, but personal as well because you are only stunting your own academic growth.
More education on how to cite sources properly.
Effective time management skills so there is not need to rush for quick answers.

Poll

larkinan1 — 2025-09-29 03:21:05 UTC