2. Take a moment to think about the electronic gadgets you use on a daily basis. Do you face digital dilemmas when using the computer, your mp3 player, or even when you write a paper for a school assignment? Students face digital dilemmas on a regular basis, whether they know it or not. Do you know someone who has copied software illegally? copied a song without properly purchasing it? written words for a paper and claimed them as their own? In each of these situations, there is an ethical and a non-ethical approach. Continue with this WebQuest to determine how digital dilemmas effect you. Introduction Introduction – Task – Process – Resources – Evaluation - ConclusionTask Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion

3. You are a staff writer for the Lone Peak Crusader. Your editor has asked you (along with your partner) to write an article about software and music piracy. As in all journalism, you will need to do research on this topic. You will need to find out what laws exist on music and software copying, sharing, downloading, and distributing. You may want to investigate articles of actual court cases. Your article will help students stop participating in activities that break laws and/or school policies. Further, your article should encourage students to obtain software and music files lawfully. IntroductionIntroduction – Task – Process – Resources – Evaluation - Conclusion TaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion

4. Each partner will research the Internet to gain an understanding of software and media piracy, take notes and record the URLs for the sites you visit. The links listed on the resources page will help you as you begin your research. You may use information from these sites, however, you must also include information from four websites of your own. Complete the guided worksheet to help you as you prepare your article.guided worksheet As a partnership, you will submit one article to the Crusader editor. This article must follow this formatting.  At least two (full), but not more than three pages  All margins one inch (left, right, top and bottom)  Double space the content (DS between paragraphs)  Indent the first line of each paragraph  Add a footer that contains names, period, page number  References page with proper citing (hint: www.noodletools.com) (Hint: Review the task and evaluation often to ensure you are meeting all established criteria.) Introduction Introduction – Task – Process – Resources – Evaluation - ConclusionTask ProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion

5. The resources listed below are to help you begin your research. Remember to include a properly formatted source for each site you use. You must include in your research four Internet sites not listed here.  Computer Ethics Computer Ethics  Ethics of File Sharing Ethics of File Sharing  US Copyright Office US Copyright Office  Digital Millennium Copyright Act Digital Millennium Copyright Act  Online Music Piracy Online Music Piracy  Respect Copyright Respect Copyright  P2P File Sharing: Evaluate the Risks P2P File Sharing: Evaluate the Risks  Legal Downloading Legal Downloading  Lone Peak Acceptable Use Policy (not currently available) IntroductionIntroduction – Task – Process – Resources – Evaluation - ConclusionTaskProcess ResourcesEvaluationConclusion

6. Open and print the rubric for this assignment. Attach it to the front of your article when submitted for grading. Grading Rubric IntroductionIntroduction – Task – Process – Resources – Evaluation - ConclusionTaskProcessResources EvaluationConclusion

7. Reflect on the research you have completed and the article you have written. Are you better informed on the laws that apply to the digital dilemmas in our world? Did you read current events about legislation and/or trials on computer file sharing, plagiarism, copyright, etc.? Have you made a commitment to give credit where credit is due? Take a moment to think about where you stand on the issue of digital ethics and write a one paragraph reflection. Submit the reflection to your instructor. IntroductionIntroduction – Task – Process – Resources – Evaluation - ConclusionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluation Conclusion