Research Paper: Social Implications

You are to write a paper discussing the social effect of computing on a topic of your choice which contains no more than 1000 words. Your topic should be well researched, this research should be referenced in a Bilbliography at the end of your paper.


This topic must be related to one of the five areas covered by section 1.1.6 Social Implications.

• Computers and working patterns
• Computers and the environment
• Privacy and confidentiality of data
• Need for legislation governing computer use
• Access to Information and Communication Technology

Once you have decided your topic area you need to let me know by Thursday 27th January 2011.
 
Your paper should contain an

• Introduction to the area
• Arguments from both sides on the social effects of ICT
• Your conclusion (you cannot sit on the fence) about the effects (good or bad)
• Bibliography

 The paper is due on 18th February 2011 (this is the last day of term)

You will be graded on the way you have written and presented your arguments and conclusions.