MIS303 Professional Ethics Essay-Torrens University Australia.

Subject Code and Title MIS303 Professional Ethics
Assessment Essay
Individual/Group Individual
Length 750 words (+/-10%)
Weighting 25%
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include:
a) Identify and explain how codes of ethics directly impact
professional practice and behaviour in the IS profession.
MIS303 Professional Ethics Essay-Torrens University Australia.

Task Summary
Write an essay applying your knowledge of professional ethics, traditional theories in ethics (as covered in Module 1), ethical issues that arise in business, and the relationship between culture and professional ethics.

Context
In Modules 1 and 2, you learnt about issues related to professional ethics in the information systems (IS) industry. You also learnt about traditional theories related to professional ethics and its relationship with culture. You will now have an opportunity to debate and explore core issues relating to how traditional theories of professional ethics can be demonstrated – such as in the specific application of industry codes of ethics or in specific behaviours or actions as an IS professional.

Task Instructions
Write a 750-word essay on ‘Professional ethics in the information systems industry: A discussion about issues, cultures and traditional theories’
Please refer to the Assessment Rubric to ensure you address all the assessment criteria.

MIS303 Professional Ethics Essay-Torrens University Australia.

Suggested Essay Format
Introduction

• Provide background information regarding the topic. Identify professional ethics specific to the information systems industry and the related ethical issues.

Body

• Using evidence-based analysis, discuss the relationship of professional ethics and culture in the information systems (IS) industry.
• Discuss and analyse the application of traditional theories of ethics to the information system industry.

Conclusion

• Provide a conclusion of your critical analysis. Link the conclusion back to your introduction.

MIS303 Professional Ethics Essay-Torrens University Australia.

Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research or images used as required. All referencing must be in accordance with the university’s APA Referencing and Academic Writing Guide. For more information on referencing, go to

Submission Instructions
Please submit ONE Word document (.doc or .docx) via the Assessment 1 link in the main navigation menu of MIS303: Professional Ethics in the Blackboard portal. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.

Academic Integrity
The work you submit for this assessment task must be your own and align with the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. Before submission, please make sure you have read and are aware of this policy, viewable

Academic Integrity Declaration
I declare that except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is my own work. I have read and am aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure viewable

MIS303 Professional Ethics Essay-Torrens University Australia.

I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so accordingly.