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2b. Specify the problem using the following problem classification matrix. More information can be found at www.computingcases.org or in Good Computing: A Virtue Approach to Computer Ethics.
| Problem Type | Sub-Type | Solution Outline | ||||
| Disagreement |
| Factual | Type and mode of gathering information (Archival Research, Interview, Participatory Observation, Survey) |
| Conceptual | Concept in dispute and method for agreeing on its definition |
| Moral vs. Moral |
| Non-moral vs. moral |
| Non-moral vs. non-moral |
| Corruption |
| Social Justice |
| Value Realization |
2c. The problem classification matrix must also be accompanied by a verbal explanation of your problemclassification.
2d. Be sure that you problem description corresponds with the elements of the above matrix.
2e. Be sure that you have shown that the solution you eventually propose responds to the components of theproblem you have specified.
3. SDC: Solution Generation
Brainstorm solutions to the problem specified above: (a) describe the brainstorming methodology you employed, (b)include the preliminary brainstorming list and provide at least ten (10) solutions, (c) follow with the refined list, (d) explain theprocess used to refine solutions, and (e) briefly describe how the solutions on the refined list respond to the components identifiedin the problem specification stage.
4. SDC: Solution Evaluation
Do a comparative evaluation of the solutions you designed in the previous stage. Structure your evaluationaround the following matrix: (More information can be found at www.computingcases.org or in Good Computing: A Virtue Approach to Computer Ethics.)
| Solution/Test | Reversibility or Rights | Harms/Beneficence or Net Utility | Value | Code | Global Feasibility |
| Description | Reversible with stakeholders? Honors basic rights? | Produces the best benefit/harm ratio or maximizes utility? | Moral values: realized or frustrated? Value conflicts resolved or exacerbated? | Does the recommendation violate code provisions? | What the resource, technical, or interest constraints could impede implementation? |
| Best recommendation | |||||
| Second Best recommendation | |||||
| Status Quo |
4a. Accompany this matrix with an in-depth verbal comparison of these alternatives. Recapitulate how eachalternative stands with each test. Then provide a justification for each recommendation.
5. SDC: Solution Implementation
Fill out a Feasibility Matrix. Then discuss the obstacles that could impede the implementation of your solutionand how you plan to overcome them. You may want to formulate and have ready a Plan B in case these obstacles prove insurmountable. (More information can be found at www.computingcases.org or in Good Computing: A Virtue Approach to Computer Ethics.)
| Feasibility Matrix | ||||||||
| Resource Constraints | Technical Constraints | Interest Constraints | ||||||
| Time | Cost | Available materials, labor, etc | Applicable technology | Manufactur-ability | Per-son-alities | Organiza-tional | Legal | Social, Political, Cultural |
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