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Writing Reflection 01: Ethics, Values, & Unintended Consequences

Reflection

After a series of related readings from the lectures, you will be given the opportunity to reflect on the readings and discussions for each week by writing a few short responses to given prompts. In this course, the reading responses are typically due by 12pm on Fridays, after we have discussed the issues and explored the topics in class. This reflection is due on 1/27 at 12pm.

These reflections are an opportunity for you to share your own thoughts on these topics. Writing in the first person, taking divergent viewpoints, and bringing in ideas from outside of class are encouraged. Write as if you are targeting a public audience. Particularly insightful or convincingly contrarian statements might be shared with the entire class in lecture or in the course slack.

For this week, you are to consider the following question related to the ideas of ethics, values, and unintended consequences:

  1. What does it mean to be an ethically responsible person and is that something you strive for? Consider the following:

    • What are my (moral) values?

    • What value systems or frameworks (if any) do you utilize to determine if an action is right or wrong?

    • How will your values impact your work? 

    • What challenges or tensions will you face implementing your values in your future career?

    • What ethical or moral challenges do you foresee with computing and technology in the next decade?

Grading

Your reflection should be between 500-1000 words and in paragraph form. It will be graded in terms of:
 

  • Does the reflection adequately address the prompt?

  • Does the reflection reference the readings and class discussions to support the writing?

  • Does the reflection exhibit thoughtfulness and creative expression?

  • Does the reflection utilize proper grammar and style?

  • Is the reflection an appropriate length?

Submission Instructions

  1. Name your document following this naming convention: lastname_firstname_duedate. Example: BadilloUrquiola_Karla_01262023

  2. Submit a PDF version of your reflection to Canvas.