CIS2: 5. Freedom of Speech in Cyberspace

1. Introduction - Unwrapping the Gift
2. Privacy and Personal Information
3. Encryption and Interception of Communications
4. Can We Trust the Computer?
5. Freedom of Speech in Cyberspace

• assess the importance of issues raised in preceding chapters
• demonstate undestanding of complexity of the issues by comparing and contrasting opinions and sources
• locate web resources and describe their relevance

• How has the internet changed the meaning and application of the First Amendment's protection of freedom of the press?
• What is offensive speech? What should be prohibited or restricted by law in cyberspace?
• What must be done to protect children in cyberspace? How is this different from protection elsewhere?
• How is the Communications Decency Act being viewed by supporters and opponents?
• What are some of the outcomes that could result from the global nature of the internet? Access to information? Different points of view? Lies and propaganda?
• Should anonymity be allowed? Encouraged? Protected?
• To what extent can new communities develop over the internet? Are these "real" communities? What makes them special?
• Is the internet a communication system that is totally neutral - without conscience, principle or morality? See exercise 5.37

1. Read 5. Freedom of Speech in Cyberspace notes for an overview for the topics that will be covered this week.

2. Read text book - Chapter 5: Freedom of Speech in Cyberspace

3. Freedom of Speech quiz. There are two multiple choice questions and several possible answers for each. Select ONLY ONE. There may be other answers that are important but you are to select just ONE (1) answer for each question. For each questions provide 2-3 paragraphs to explain your choice. Answer based on your reading from the textbook. Remember to comment on the impact on society.
   If you select more than one answer in the multiple choice, points will be deducted. The objective is to make a selection and tell why you made that choice.

4. Review the Grading Criteria (Resources : Grading Criteria)
   Your MidTerm paper will be graded according to the Grading Criteria. Please review the Grading Criteria and the following instructions carefully for more information about the MidTerm Research Paper requirements and grading.

5. MidTerm Research Paper (50 points). Choose one of the Chapter topics that we have covered. Prepare a 600-800 word paper discussing a point of view about the topic you select. This is an opportunity for you to discuss an issue that is important to you. What do you think about the topic? Why should we be concerned about this issue? Who else supports your point of view? Who disagrees with your point of view?
   In addition to providing your own thoughts and opinions, you must include supporting or opposing information from outside sources. Include references to at least 2 other outside sources of information about your topic from the web. You can cite more than 2 souces. You can cite Gift of Fire, but you MUST include at least two outside sources. Your references must be properly cited following the MLA format giving web address, page title, author, date, publication or site owner.
   This paper must be a short formal college-level paper. Papers are required to demonstrate college-level writing and formatting. The writing must be original and demonstrate an understanding of your topic. Spelling, grammar, organization and format will be graded. Introduce you topic in the first paragraph. Be sure to summarize your paper in the final paragraph.
   Each paper requires references to other work. These references must be cited in Modern Language Association (MLA) format. For more information about Modern Language Association (MLA) formatting, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html or UCSC Library How To Start Using the MLA Style Guide for more detail.

6. A link to your DRAFT paper MUST be posted for review no later than 11:30pm 2 days before the DUE DATE to allow time for review, feedback and revision. Have your paper REVIEWED by the Online Writing Assitance Center AND by classmates in the Forum. You MUST have your paper reviewed.
   • Have your paper reviewed by DeAnza Online Writing Assistance Center. For instructions to create an account and submit your paper for review, go to Information About De Anza Online Tutoring. http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/alvesdelimadiana/stories/storyReader$331

   • Have your MidTerm Paper reviewed by other students in the class using the Forum topic MidTerm Paper Peer Review discussion. Post a mesage to this forum topic and provide a link to your MidTerm Paper in the wiki for review.
     Post a 2-3 sentence summary of your paper to the MidTerm Paper Peer Review discussion. Also provide 1-2 sentences about your experience using the Online Writing Assistance Center tutoring. Is this a service that you will use for other classes? What should De Anza do to let students know that this services is available? How would you expect to find out about this service?

7. AFTER your paper has been reviewed by other students and you have reviewed the feedback you received, complete the MidTerm Paper Review assignment.

8. You MUST also review at least 2 other papers. The suggestions you make must be positive and helpful. Use the Grading Criteria - Grading Rubric in the Classroom section as a guide to providing feedback on the papers you review. Ask questions if you think something is unclear. Your review should be in the form of 2-3 questions that will help the author improve their paper.
   Please look at the grading criteria. Your feedback must be more than "good job" or "I like your subject". You must offer constructive criticism based on the grading criteria.
   The peer review must offer suggestions for making the paper better. Is there something missing that needs to be included to receive full marks according to the grading criteria? Is there another side to the analysis that should be included? Did the paper compare and contrast information from the sources? Does the author really talk about the important issues in a clear and thoughtful way? You have a responsibilty to your peers to provide feedback for improving the paper.
   Try to spread the reviews around so everyone gets some.

9. Your actual paper should be located in the wiki. Submit link information to your paper as the MidTerm Paper assignment.

10. Please complete the MidTerm Student Evaluation Survey . These survey results are anonymous. Your feedback about the course is very important. By completing this survey, you are helping make this course a better learning experience for you, your classmates and those who take this course in the future.

11. Read the Assignment for next week - some activities require participation throughout the week. Plan your time so you can do your part.

12. Reflection - What have you learned about Freedom of Speech in Cyberspace from the notes, readings and assignments? Are you more aware of the issues affecting freedom of speech? How are these issues impacting society? Are conflicting ideas presented? Are the arguments fairly discussed? This should be 1-2 paragraphs. Suggest 1-2 questions that you would add to the study notes questions. Submit as the I Think... assignment.