Social and Ethical Implication of Internet Use
and the Global Community
You are to present a 3 to 5 minute oral presentation to the class on a topic
negotiated with your tracher (relating to one aspect of social and ethical implication of
Internet and computer use). At the time of the presentation your teacher should be given a
copy of your notes, these will form part of your assesment.
You may choose to work in teams (negotated with your teacher) to allow your
presentation to be made as a debate on the topic. Each member will need to present for
approximately 3 minutes.
You must properly reference all sources of information.
Possible topics may include:
 | Copyright laws relation to computer software and software piracy.
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| The MP3 debate.
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| Changing commerce patterns influenced by Internet and global networks.
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| Changing work patterns and the Internet.
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| Computer games and their effects on society.
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| How the Internet has changed family and social relationships.
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| Viruses and their effects on society.
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| The Y2K problem and other software created delemas.
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| "Big brother" and privacy.
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| Unauthorised assess and white collar crime. |
