Whistleblowing and Cyberethics

For this essay, you need to discuss whistleblowing and cyberethics. Here is a brief outline:

1.) You first need to define whistleblowing.
2.) Address certain situations that lead people to be whistleblowers or why people blow the whistle.
3.) Discuss the ethics behind whistleblowing. (This is the main focus).
4.) Examine some well-known cases of whistleblowing such as Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning, now Chelsea Manning.
5.) Discuss the circumstances that lead them (above examples) to be whistleblowers and the events following such as consequences to the whistleblower and anyone affected.
6.) Explain any current protections or laws that are in place for whistleblowers. Discuss any changes you propose to current laws.
7.) Finally, discuss when someone can whistle blow and how you can do so anonymously.

You may use resources from a University Online Library, any library, government library, or any peer-reviewed reference (Wikipedia and any other publicly-reviewed source is not accepted). The paper must be double-spaced, 1″ margin all around, black 12 point fonts (Times New Roman or Arial) with correct citations of all utilized references/sources, (pictures, graphics, etc are extra – allowed but extra for the minimum page count). The title page and references are also required but don’t count in the minimum page count. A minimum of 10 references are needed.
The paper will be subjected to checking against plagiarism. The paper must follow acceptable originality criteria (no more than 15% max total, and 2% per individual source match are allowed).

ATEGORY
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Multiplier
Total
Introduction
The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
The introduction clearly states the main topic but only partially previews the structure of the paper.
The introduction states the main topic, but does not preview the structure of the paper.
There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
X 2.5
Paragraph Construction
All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.
Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.
Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well.
Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.
X 2.5
Sequencing
Details are placed in a logical order and correspond to the structure presented in the introduction.
Details are sometimes logically placed, but do not correspond to the structure presented in the introduction.
Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
X 2.5
Transitions
A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
X 2.5
Supportive Research
Supporting research studies and/or reports are research-based and accurately reported.
Supporting research studies and/or reports are not accurately reported.
Research studies and/or reports do not support the discussion.
Research studies and/or reports are limited and/or inaccurately reported.
X 2.5
Quality of Information
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. The paper is in APA format and the body of the paper is between 8 and 10 pages.
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. The paper is not completely in APA format and the body of the paper is between 8 and 10 pages.
Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.The paper is not completely in APA format and the body of the paper is between 8 and 10 pages.
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. The paper is completely in APA format and the body of the paper is between 8 and 10 pages.
X 2.5
Conclusion/
Recommendations
The conclusion effectively summarizes the discussion and provides at least two recommendations for further research.
The conclusion summarizes the paper but provides only one recommendation for further research.
The conclusion partially summarizes the discussion, but provides no recommendations.
The conclusion is poorly constructed.
X 2.5
Sources
Citations
References
All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in APA. If you had a citation in the body of your work you must have the appropriate reference in the reference section. (Provided at least 10 references)
Two sources are not documented in APA format. If you had a citation in the body of your work you must have the appropriate reference in the reference section. (Provided at least 10 references)
Several sources are not documented in APA format. Not all citations match the reference in the reference section.(Provided less than 10 references)
Several sources are not documented in APA format.Not all citations match the reference in the reference section. Provided less than 5 references)
X 2.5
Mechanics
No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
One grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
Two grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
More than two grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
X 2.5
Timeliness
All late submissions have a 10 point (10%) deduction.
10
Total:
100
Due Date
Jul 25, 2021 8:59 PM

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