Ethical Computing Information Wall by Emma N Bologna

Identify the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

bolognem — 2025-02-16 03:57:45 UTC

Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

bolognem — 2025-02-16 04:03:37 UTC

bolognem — 2025-02-16 04:06:37 UTC

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

bolognem — 2025-02-16 04:24:41 UTC

I think students violate guideline number 8 the most, which states "thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output" (CPRS, 2011). Students use the internet to cheat on homework, exams and essays. Many students copy the intellectual property of others on the internet when completing school work.

Q2. Why do you think these violations occur?

bolognem — 2025-02-16 04:27:39 UTC

This misconduct is sometimes done on purpose while other times its a complete accident. Students look up answers on homework and copy the ideas of others becuase it is easier and less time consuming than doing it on their own. However, most plagiarism is a form of accidental cheating. When writing an essay, students will paraphrase without giving the original author credit. Most of the time they don't mean to do this but don't know how to cite their sources.

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

bolognem — 2025-02-16 04:41:16 UTC

For the case of purposeful plagiarism, students should know the consequences and be disiplined if they cheat. This will reduce the number of students who engage in cheating because of the repercussions. Plagiarism detection software is another development to help eliminate cheating.

For the case of accidental plagiarism, students should be taught how to properly cite their sources. Most students are truly unaware of citation formats. Each grade level should give students a refresher course on how to cite. The way to eliminate citation mistakes and accidental plagiarism is through teaching.

bolognem — 2025-02-16 04:44:29 UTC