CMP2091M Professional Practice Item Two – Examination Resit Assessment
Learning Outcome
Criterion
Pass
2:2
2:1
1st
Apply the basic tools of case analysis to ethical and legal issues in the field of technology
Identify an appropriate case study and the actors within it and explain their role
(5%)
The case study is identified and a partially complete set of actors are named.
The case study is identified and partially complete set of actors are named. In addition some indication of the rationale for each actor being identified is presented.
The case study is identified and complete set of actors are named. In addition some indication of the rationale for each actor being identified is presented.
The case study is identified and complete set of actors are named. In addition a thorough indication of the rationale for each actor being identified is presented.
Identify the key ethical issues within a case study (25%)
Some issues are identified but they are largely inaccurate or not complete.
Some issues are identified that are appropriate to the case study, but they are not authoritative.
The technical issues are authoritatively detailed, but social factors are not appropriately detailed.
A comprehensive consideration of all ethical issues inherent in the case study is presented.
Present an ethical evaluation of a case study by applying evaluative frameworks.
(60%)
The discussions presented are based largely upon the ethical issues inherent in the case study however the bulk of the discussions are unsupported and/or indicative of bias rather than considered debate. Ethical frameworks, if used, have been used inappropriately or without considered application.
The discussions presented are based upon the ethical issues inherent in the case study. Some of the discussions are unsupported and indicate that bias rather than considered debate. The discussions are largely directed by the application of ethical frameworks, but these are largely restricted to those presented in the lecture programme for the module.
The discussions presented are restricted to consideration of the ethical issues inherent in the case study. The discussions are well supported by appropriate literature and clear attempt has been made to remove bias from the work. The discussions are directed by the application of ethical frameworks, but these are largely restricted to those presented in the lecture programme for the module.
The discussions presented are restricted to consideration of the ethical issues inherent in the case study. The discussions are well supported by appropriate literature and the work acknowledges the complexity of the issues. The discussions are directed by the application of a variety of ethical frameworks that are not restricted to those presented in the lecture programme for the module.
Demonstrate an awareness
There is a presentation of applicable
The legal aspects of the case are
The legal aspects of the case are well
The legal aspects of the case are well
of the legal implications inherent in a case study, which is supported by a clear statement of all assumptions made. (10%)
legal implications in the work, but this is limited and lacking depth. There is no indication of any applicable assumptions.
considered. Case law (as appropriate) is presented but is not up to date. There is a statement of assumptions but these are not authoritative.
considered. The presentation of the issues and identification of the applicable laws is done in a professional manner. Case law (as appropriate) is presented but is not up to date. There are assumptions stated that are largely appropriate.
considered. The presentation of the issues and identification of the applicable laws is done in a professional manner. Case law (as appropriate) is current. There is a clear statement of assumptions that are appropriate.
Weighting
Criteria in this assessment are weighted as per the percentages identified above.