For the first part of this assignment, select a topic for individual research. Select a digital ethical issue for your research that is caused by the existing or emerging technology. Following is a link to some suggested topical ideas you may want to consider as a candidate for this assignment.Be sure to keep in mind that the technology aspects of this assignment are different from those of Paper A (Application of decision making frameworks to IT-related ethical issues) or Paper B, which dealt with aspects of ethical issues and a subsequent organizational policy.                    Recommended Source: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethics-articles/ The above link will help you to find articles on ethics in many fields and disciplines, please remember that the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use Topic Title – Begin with a topic title that describes what you will research. Explain the reason for your topic selection briefly in a paragraph of at least 150 words. In addition, please determine three critically important questions you would like to address regarding your topic, in your individual research paper. Include a written description (100 words) for each question that includes why that question is critically important. The objective in developing and posing these questions is to stage your research and guide your preparation of the final Research Paper, so that one or more ethical principles are applied and explained as a result of your research. This process helps you establish a thesis for your research. Lastly, provide at least three proposed reference sources, at least two of which must be from the UMUC library database (or an equivalent academic database), which you plan to use to address (i.e., research) the three questions. These proposed reference sources must have clickable and persistent URLs. (Note:  you are likely to find additional and even better references/sources as you continue your research for this Assignment.) Remember: the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use! Remember to follow all APA formatting requirements. For the second part of this assignment, conduct research using the Web for the answers to the questions that you selected for the first part of this assignment. Please ensure that your research for this assignment addresses the ethical issues of an existing or emerging technology! Prepare a minimum 4- 6 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file. Indicate appropriate APA compliant reference citations for all sources you use.  In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your paper should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing style. Paper C is due at the end of the sixth week of this courseInclude a Cover Page with your Name, the UMUC/Name of the Class, and the Title of the Paper.

Instructions Individual Assignment #1 Project Charter (Week 3) Purpose: To introduce students to the elements of the project charter that authorizes a project to start or continue while provide authorization for the Project Manager to do his or her job. Outcomes Met With This Assignment:identify, analyze, and evaluate the factors that contribute to the project selection process Instructions:This assignment is the first of five individual assignments. You are expected to complete the assignment individually without any assistance. You will create a project charter.NOTE:All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only).Step 1: Preparation for Writing the Assignment Before you begin writing the paper, you will read the following requirements that will help you meet the writing and APA requirements. Not reading this information will lead to a lower grade:Read the grading rubric for the assignment. Use the grading rubric while writing the paper to ensure all requirements are met that will lead to the highest possible grade.In writing this assignment, you will read and following these tasks:Task 1: Third person writing is required. Third person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person.Task 2: Contractions are not used in business writing, so you are expected NOT to use contractions in writing this assignment. Task 3: You are expected to paraphrase and NOT use direct quotes. You are expected to paraphrase, which can be learned by reviewing this link: https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_paraphrase2.html.Task 4: You are responsible for APA only for in-text citations and a reference list.Task 5: You are expected to the weekly courses readings to develop the analysis and support the reasoning. Students may use external source documents in selecting the company and the projects. The expectation is that you provide a robust use of the course readings. Any material used from a source document, must be cited and referenced. A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. View the sample APA paper located under Week 1 content. There are also APA resources located under Content>>Course Resources. Step 2: How to Set Up the Project Charter Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product does not have a page limit but you want to make sure to write clearly and concisely.Follow a project charter format. Consider making an outline to ensure the correct headings are in place and to keep the paper organized.Title page with title, your name, the course, the instructor’s name; dateProject Name and Description Key Stakeholders and Related Business RequirementsExpected Project BenefitsDeliverables/OutputsScope Human ResourcesEstimated Project Cost/Budget ConstraintsTimingCritical Success FactorsTop-Level RisksAssumptions Step 3: Complete the Project Charter Task 1: Read Week 3 course readings and Week 3 Instructor NotesTask 2: Complete each section of the Project Charter Step 4: Review the Project CharterRead the project charter to ensure all required elements are present. Use the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment.Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing. Read the paper aloud as a first measure;Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a second measure;Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need improvement. Step 5: Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.Due Date Nov 12, 2017 11:59 PMHide RubricsRubric Name: Individual Deliverable 1 (10%)CriteriaOutstandingSuperiorGoodSubstandardFailureCritical thinking/reasoning2.5 points(2.25 - 2.5)2.125 points(2.00 - 2.24)1.875 points(1.75 - 1.99)1.625 points(1.5 - .1.74)0 points(0 - 1.49)Builds Continuity and Application of Literature2.5 pointsPresents exceptionally well-supported arguments, positions or conclusions with evidence from the readings/experience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts; consistently makes connection.(2.25 - 2.5)2.125 pointsPresents excellent arguments, positions or conclusions that are mostly supported by evidence from the readings and course content; ideas presented demonstrate understanding of the material and concepts; connections are mostly evident; ideas presented demonstrate student’s understanding of the connects. (2.0 - 2.24)1.875 pointsSatisfactory arguments, positions or conclusions are presented but there is a mix of opinion or unclear view with supported arguments using course readings. Case study facts are occasionally used but arguments would be much stronger with use of facts; demonstrated some understanding of the connects.(1.75 - 1.99)1.625 pointsArguments, positions or conclusions are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; Limited use of facts in case study and essential information presented in course readings; unclear views of the connections within the elements of the project.(1.5 - 1.74)0 pointsArguments, positions or conclusions lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Does not provide facts.(0 - 1.49)Technical Execution/Project Management Knowledge Areas2 points(1.8 - 2)1.7 points(1.6 - 1.79)1.5 points(1.4 - 1.59)1.3 points(1.2 - 1.39)0 points(0 - 1.19)Attention to instructions1.5 points(1.35 - 1.5)1.275 points(1.2 - 1.34)1.125 points(1.05 - 1.19)0.975 points(0.9 - 1.04)0 points(0 - 0.89)Writing Mechanics1 point(0.9 - 1.0)0.85 points(0.8 - 0.89)0.75 points(0.7 - 0.79)0.65 points(0.6 - 0.69)0 points(0 - 0.59)Adherence to APA style (6th ed.)0.5 points(0.45 - 0.5)0.425 points(0.4 - 0.44)0.4 points(0.35 - 0.39)0.375 points(0.3 - 0.34)0.325 points(0)Overall ScoreOutstanding9.1 or moreSuperior8.1 or more