Assignment #3
Essay
Read the story Facebook Page? Or Exhibit A in Court? found on page 78 of your textbook.
Answer Question #1 on page 78. Compose a 1500 word essay, using the assignment
format that has been provided. Marks will be allotted for the development of your thesis
and proper use of English grammar.
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You are encouraged to find references to similar cases that have occurred since the
book was published and derive additional appropriate insight to inform your discussion.
For example:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/why-employers-shouldnt-creep-the-facebook-pages-of-job-applicants/article16203185/
http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/02/us/facebook-post-costs-father/
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/02/tech/social-media/facebook-words/index.html?hpt=te_t1
http://money.cnn.com/2014/02/19/technology/social/facebook-whatsapp/
Things to Help You with the Essay
Assignment Format:
Each assignment will be a short essay in response to a topic question that I will
provide. Essays should be written in a clear and concise fashion, and follow consistently
APA format. Assignment marks will be calculated using the following scheme:
1. Format (style, organization) – 20%
2. Clarity – 20%
3. Content – 60%, to be determined as follows:
i. Information – 30%
ii. References/Support – 10% (Use the text and at least 3 additional
academic references).
iii. Cyber-Ethics Scope -20%
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