{"id":35992,"date":"2024-10-25T14:27:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/n-class-you-studied-platos-ring-of-gyges-allegory-and-what-plato-thinks-it-proves-about-human-nature-next-you-will-apply-this-to-the-modern-day-issue-of-internet-anonymit\/"},"modified":"2024-10-25T14:27:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:27:40","slug":"n-class-you-studied-platos-ring-of-gyges-allegory-and-what-plato-thinks-it-proves-about-human-nature-next-you-will-apply-this-to-the-modern-day-issue-of-internet-anonymit","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/n-class-you-studied-platos-ring-of-gyges-allegory-and-what-plato-thinks-it-proves-about-human-nature-next-you-will-apply-this-to-the-modern-day-issue-of-internet-anonymit\/","title":{"rendered":"n class, you studied Plato\u2019s Ring of Gyges allegory and what Plato thinks it proves about human nature. Next, you will apply this to the modern-day issue of internet anonymit"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
PHIL<\/span> <\/span>1301<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>Introduction to<\/span> <\/span>Philosophy<\/span> <\/span>(<\/span>San Jacinto<\/span>)<\/span><\/span>
Professor<\/span> <\/span>Joshua Ellery, J.D., M.A.<\/span><\/span>
Term Paper<\/span> <\/span>Assignment<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Paper Topic:<\/span> <\/span>In class, you studied Plato\u2019s Ring of Gyges allegory and<\/span> <\/span>what Plato thinks it proves<\/span>
about human nature<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Next, you will apply<\/span> <\/span>this<\/span> <\/span>to the modern<\/span>–<\/span>day issue of internet anonymity.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
In this paper you will (1) introduc<\/span>e your topic<\/span> <\/span>and<\/span> <\/span>(2) give a<\/span> <\/span>brief overview of Plato\u2019s Ring of<\/span>
Gyges allegory<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Then, using the<\/span> <\/span>modern<\/span>–<\/span>day<\/span> <\/span>issue of internet anonymity, you will (3) explain<\/span> <\/span>why<\/span>
som<\/span>e<\/span> <\/span>authors argue<\/span> <\/span>that internet anonymity proves<\/span> <\/span>Plato is right<\/span> <\/span>and<\/span> <\/span>it<\/span> <\/span>must be eliminated<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Next,<\/span>
you will<\/span> <\/span>(4)<\/span> <\/span>explain<\/span> <\/span>why<\/span> <\/span>other<\/span> <\/span>authors<\/span> <\/span>disagree and<\/span> <\/span>argue<\/span> <\/span>that<\/span> <\/span>internet anonymity must be<\/span>
maintained<\/span>. Finally, you will (5)<\/span> <\/span>give<\/span> <\/span>your own personal<\/span> <\/span>position and<\/span> <\/span>defend<\/span> <\/span>your<\/span> <\/span>position<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Due Date<\/span>s<\/span>:<\/span> <\/span>For this assignment, y<\/span>ou will complete<\/span> <\/span>a<\/span> <\/span>draft<\/span> <\/span>AND<\/span> <\/span>a final paper.<\/span> <\/span>Drafts and final<\/span>
papers<\/span> <\/span>must<\/span> <\/span>be<\/span> <\/span>upload<\/span>ed<\/span> <\/span>via the course<\/span> <\/span>Blackboard<\/span> <\/span>site<\/span> <\/span>on<\/span> <\/span>the following dates:<\/span><\/span>
Draft<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>no later than 11:59 p.m.<\/span> <\/span>on<\/span> <\/span>T<\/span>hurs<\/span>day,<\/span> <\/span>October<\/span> <\/span>2<\/span>4<\/span>, 20<\/span>2<\/span>4<\/span><\/span>
Final Paper<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>no later than 11:59 p.m. on<\/span> <\/span>Frida<\/span>y,<\/span> <\/span>December<\/span> <\/span>6<\/span>, 202<\/span>4<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Weight\/Value:<\/span> <\/span>Overall, the paper assignment is worth<\/span> <\/span>3<\/span>0<\/span>% of your total course grade<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>The draft is<\/span>
worth 1<\/span>5<\/span>% and<\/span> <\/span>final paper is worth<\/span> <\/span>15<\/span>%.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Process:<\/span> <\/span>After I receive your draft, I will provide feedback including both technical<\/span> <\/span>advice<\/span>
(grammar\/style) and substantive comments.<\/span> <\/span>T<\/span>he earlier you submit your paper, the sooner you’ll<\/span>
receive feedback.<\/span> <\/span>After you receive feedback, you’ll make revisions<\/span> <\/span>and submit<\/span> <\/span>your final paper<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Basic<\/span> <\/span>Requirements:<\/span> <\/span>Your papers<\/span> <\/span>must<\/span> <\/span>follow the<\/span>se<\/span> <\/span>requirements.<\/span><\/span>
\u2022<\/span> <\/span>Length:<\/span> <\/span>At least (minimum) 1,500 total words (approximately six (6) double<\/span>–<\/span>spaced pages<\/span>
plus title page and works cited page). Papers failing to meet this requirement will be heavily<\/span>
penalized. See attached Grading Rubric for<\/span> <\/span>more details.<\/span><\/span>
\u2022<\/span> <\/span>Structure:<\/span> <\/span>Your papers must follow a specific structure, explained<\/span> <\/span>in more detail<\/span> <\/span>below<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>
\u2022<\/span> <\/span>Title page:<\/span> <\/span>Your paper must include a stand<\/span>–<\/span>alone title page<\/span> <\/span>(i.e., paper title, course name,<\/span>
semester and year, instructor name, student name, and date<\/span>.<\/span>)<\/span> <\/span>Do not number t<\/span>he title page.<\/span><\/span>
\u2022<\/span> <\/span>Citations:<\/span> <\/span>A works cited page AND in<\/span>–<\/span>text citation<\/span>s<\/span> <\/span>are required.<\/span> <\/span>Additional r<\/span>esources and<\/span>
information about works cited pages and in<\/span>–<\/span>text citations is provided below.<\/span><\/span>
o<\/span> <\/span>You must use and cite Plato\u2019s<\/span> <\/span>Republic<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>S<\/span>pecifically<\/span>, you must use\/cite<\/span> <\/span>the relevant<\/span>
passages related to the Ring of Gyges allegory.<\/span><\/span>
o<\/span> <\/span>You must use and cite<\/span> <\/span>at least<\/span> <\/span>(minimum)<\/span> <\/span>two (2) of the<\/span> <\/span>internet anonymity<\/span> <\/span>articles<\/span>
provided<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Specifically, you must use\/<\/span>cite at least<\/span> <\/span>one (1) for and<\/span> <\/span>at least<\/span> <\/span>one (1) against<\/span>
internet anonymity<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>
o<\/span> <\/span>You may<\/span> <\/span>NOT<\/span> <\/span>use and cite the in<\/span>–<\/span>class lectures.<\/span> <\/span>Do not use\/cite my lectures or<\/span>
PowerPoint slides.<\/span><\/span>
o<\/span> <\/span>You may<\/span> <\/span>NOT<\/span> <\/span>use and cite any other sources<\/span>, such as websites, videos, books, other<\/span>
articles,<\/span> <\/span>unless you get<\/span> <\/span>permission from me ahead of time.<\/span><\/span>
o<\/span> <\/span>Do not go overboard on quotations.<\/span> <\/span>If your paper uses excessive quotes, the quoted<\/span>
material will not count toward the minimum word requirement.<\/span> <\/span>The goal i<\/span>s for you to<\/span>
work through the ideas<\/span>\/<\/span>arguments yourself and not merely copy what others have said.<\/span><\/span>
o<\/span> <\/span>If your paper fails to cite any sources, you will receive an automatic “F.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
Page<\/span> <\/span>2<\/span><\/span>
Required Paper Structure:<\/span> <\/span>Your papers<\/span> <\/span>must<\/span> <\/span>follow a particular structure.<\/span> <\/span>There are five (5)<\/span>
basic components.<\/span> <\/span>Next to each, I indicate<\/span> <\/span>the minimum length of<\/span> <\/span>that<\/span> <\/span>section<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>However,<\/span> <\/span>you<\/span>
absolutely can (and should!) exceed th<\/span>e<\/span>se<\/span> <\/span>length suggestions<\/span> <\/span>as needed. Remember<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>your<\/span> <\/span>ultimate<\/span>
goal is to w<\/span>rite a robust and detailed term paper that follows the required paper stru<\/span>cture.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
1.<\/span> <\/span>Introduction<\/span> <\/span>[<\/span>min.<\/span> <\/span>\u00bd<\/span> <\/span>page]<\/span>:<\/span> <\/span>Provide a brief overview of your topic.<\/span> <\/span>Here, you\u2019ll say<\/span>
something about Plato<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>his Ring of Gyges allegory, and how some authors think it applies to the<\/span>
issue of internet anonymity. But keep it brief! You\u2019ll go into greater detail<\/span> <\/span>later in<\/span> <\/span>your paper.<\/span>
At t<\/span>he<\/span> <\/span>end<\/span> <\/span>of your introduction<\/span>, you<\/span> <\/span>must<\/span> <\/span>include<\/span> <\/span>your<\/span> <\/span>thesis statement<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>A good\/<\/span>excellent<\/span>
thesis statement will have the following features: It will be<\/span> <\/span>several<\/span> <\/span>sentence<\/span>s<\/span> <\/span>in length, it will<\/span>
provide a brief \u201croadmap\u201d of your paper\u2019s organization, and it will also<\/span> <\/span>summarize your<\/span>
position<\/span>(s)<\/span> <\/span>and argument(s)<\/span> <\/span>clearly and succinctly.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
2.<\/span> <\/span>Exposition<\/span> <\/span>[<\/span>min.<\/span> <\/span>1 p<\/span>age]:<\/span> <\/span>Fully explain Plato\u2019s Ring of Gyges allegory.<\/span> <\/span>Your explanation<\/span>
must<\/span> <\/span>be<\/span> <\/span>detail<\/span>ed!<\/span> <\/span>Your explanation should include:<\/span> <\/span>who is discussing the allegory, why<\/span> <\/span>are<\/span>
they bringing it up<\/span>, how does<\/span> <\/span>the ring work,<\/span> <\/span>what happens,<\/span> <\/span>etc.<\/span> <\/span>Your explanation must also<\/span>
include what Plato thinks the allegory proves about human nature<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Does Plato think the<\/span>
Ring of Gyges brings out the best or worst of us?<\/span> <\/span>Here, you should use and cite to Plato\u2019s<\/span>
Republic<\/span> <\/span>to su<\/span>pport your explanation<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
3.<\/span> <\/span>Anti<\/span>–<\/span>Internet Anonymity<\/span> <\/span>[<\/span>min.<\/span> <\/span>1\u00bd pages,<\/span> <\/span>sh<\/span>ould be 2+ paragraphs]:<\/span> <\/span>Fully explain this side of<\/span>
the debate.<\/span> <\/span>E<\/span>xpla<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span> <\/span>why some authors argue that internet anonymity proves Plato<\/span> <\/span>i<\/span>s right<\/span>.<\/span>
Also include an explanation why these authors<\/span> <\/span>argue that<\/span> <\/span>internet anonymity<\/span> <\/span>must be eliminated<\/span>
and\/or how they\u2019d fix the issue<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Be as specific and detailed as possible!<\/span> <\/span>Here, you<\/span> <\/span>should<\/span> <\/span>use<\/span>
and cite to<\/span> <\/span>one (1) or (2)<\/span> <\/span>of the provided<\/span> <\/span>articles to suppo<\/span>rt your explanation.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
4.<\/span> <\/span>Pro<\/span>–<\/span>Internet Anonymity<\/span> <\/span>[<\/span>min.<\/span> <\/span>1\u00bd pages,<\/span> <\/span>sh<\/span>ould be 2+ paragraphs]:<\/span> <\/span>Fully explain this side of<\/span>
the debate.<\/span> <\/span>E<\/span>xplain why some authors argue that internet anonymity must be<\/span> <\/span>maintained and<\/span>
protected<\/span>. Be as specific and detailed as possible!<\/span> <\/span>Here, you should use and cite to one (1) or<\/span>
(2) of the provided articles to support your explanation.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
5.<\/span> <\/span>Conclusion<\/span> <\/span>[<\/span>min,<\/span> <\/span>1\u00bd pages,<\/span> <\/span>sh<\/span>ould be 2+ paragraphs]:<\/span> <\/span>State your position<\/span>(s)<\/span> <\/span>AND defend<\/span>
it<\/span>\/them<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>First,<\/span> <\/span>you\u2019ll need to clearly state your position<\/span>(s)<\/span>. Do you agree\/disagree with Plato\u2019s<\/span>
conclusions regarding the Ring of Gyges?<\/span> <\/span>Do you agree\/disagree with the authors regarding<\/span>
internet anonymity?<\/span> <\/span>Should internet anonymity be<\/span> <\/span>eliminat<\/span>ed\/<\/span>restric<\/span>ted\/reg<\/span>ulated\/<\/span>protect<\/span>ed?<\/span>
Second,<\/span> <\/span>you\u2019ll need to defend your position(s) by giving 1 or 2 well<\/span>–<\/span>thought arguments.<\/span> <\/span>If you<\/span>
have multiple positions, you should provide a separate defense for each one.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Formatting Requirements:<\/span><\/span>
\u2022<\/span> <\/span>Your paper must be typed,<\/span> <\/span>double<\/span>–<\/span>spaced in 12<\/span>–<\/span>point Times New Roman font with 1<\/span>–<\/span>inch<\/span>
(1\u201d) margins on all sides.<\/span><\/span>
\u2022<\/span> <\/span>Each page of your paper (except the title page) should include a page number located in<\/span>
either the upper or lower margin. Do not include a table of contents.<\/span><\/span>
\u2022<\/span> <\/span>Use MLA Sty<\/span>le when<\/span> <\/span>giving your in<\/span>–<\/span>text citations and listing sources on<\/span> <\/span>your<\/span> <\/span>works cited<\/span>
page<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>The following links contain helpful free guides on MLA Style, including examples of<\/span>
in<\/span>–<\/span>text<\/span> <\/span>citations<\/span> <\/span>and<\/span> <\/span>works<\/span> <\/span>cited<\/span> <\/span>pages:<\/span><\/span> <\/span>https:\/\/library.hccs.edu\/mla<\/span>–<\/span>guide<\/span><\/span> <\/span>and<\/span><\/span>
https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/mla_style\/mla_style_introduction.html<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/a><\/section>\n
<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
Page<\/span> <\/span>3<\/span><\/span>
Artificial Intelligen<\/span>ce (\u201cAI\u201d) Policy:<\/span> <\/span>You are not authorized to use any AI tool, software, app, or<\/span>
website to aid your completion of<\/span> <\/span>any<\/span> <\/span>course assignment (quiz, discussion board, exam, or term<\/span>
paper).<\/span> <\/span>This includes, but is not limited to, ChatGPT, Bard, Textero AI, Grammarl<\/span>y, Quilbot,<\/span>
Jasper AI, Ryter, and similar tools or programs.<\/span> <\/span>Moreover, this is a writing course.<\/span> <\/span>You must<\/span>
write.<\/span> <\/span>That means that in this class you are not authorized to use any AI<\/span>–<\/span>assisted writing tool to<\/span>
write all or parts of your Term Paper Assignment<\/span>, discussion boards, or to generate \/ enhance ideas<\/span>
or content.<\/span> <\/span>You must generate and submit your own original work.<\/span> <\/span>Any submitted work that<\/span>
includes, in whole or in part, AI<\/span>–<\/span>generated content (including, but not limited to, AI<\/span>–<\/span>assisted<\/span>
writing, AI gener<\/span>ated text, AI paraphrasing, chatbots \/ bots, or text spinners) will be considered a<\/span>
violation of academic integrity and earn an automatic “0.”<\/span> <\/span>Beware: Using an AI \u201chelp\u201d website or<\/span>
similar online program to revise or enhance your own content could trigger<\/span> <\/span>a violation of this AI<\/span>
Policy because the writing comes from software. Avoid using such programs and websites for this<\/span>
class as they will lead to violations.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
The Rationale:<\/span> <\/span>When it comes to the development of human intellect, AI can often be a<\/span>
detriment or worse<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>a crutch.<\/span> <\/span>The college experience is intended to be a transformational<\/span>
process<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>you should leave a different person than where you started! This is a time to acq<\/span>uire<\/span>
new knowledge and skills, to explore and grow in meaningful ways, to expand your creative<\/span>
freedoms, to problem<\/span>–<\/span>solve, and to contribute your own ideas in authentic ways. And this class<\/span>
is specifically a space for doing that, while also learning how t<\/span>o improve your writing. The use<\/span>
(and abuse) of AI robs you of those opportunities.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Academic Dishonesty<\/span>:<\/span> <\/span>You are expected to strictly adhere to the<\/span> <\/span>C<\/span>ollege’s policy on<\/span> <\/span>academic<\/span>
dishonesty.<\/span> <\/span>Academic dishonesty includes plagiarism<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>However, it<\/span> <\/span>also includes other forms of<\/span>
cheating including<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>but not limited to<\/span> <\/span>the following: manipulating documents to change word count<\/span>
or metadata; the use of content generating apps or programs (including AI); reusing previously<\/span>
submitted papers; o<\/span>r outsourcing your work (having someone else write the paper for you).<\/span> <\/span>If you<\/span>
have any questions<\/span> <\/span>about academic dishonesty or<\/span> <\/span>what constitutes plagiarism, please contact me so<\/span>
that I can address your question.<\/span> <\/span>Any student submitting<\/span> <\/span>papers<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>including dr<\/span>afts<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>containing<\/span>
any<\/span> <\/span>plagiari<\/span>sm or academic dishonesty<\/span> <\/span>will receive an automatic<\/span> <\/span>zero (<\/span>“0”<\/span>)<\/span> <\/span>for the<\/span> <\/span>entire<\/span>
term paper<\/span> <\/span>assignment<\/span> <\/span>and will be reported to the College<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Late Penalty:<\/span> <\/span>Unless excused by me, the penalties for late submissions are, as follows:<\/span><\/span>
\u2022<\/span> <\/span>Draft<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>Five (5) point penalty for every day late past<\/span> <\/span>the due date.<\/span> <\/span>Draft p<\/span>apers more than<\/span>
five<\/span> <\/span>(<\/span>5<\/span>) days late will not be accepted.<\/span><\/span>
\u2022<\/span> <\/span>Final Paper<\/span> <\/span>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>I will not accept final<\/span> <\/span>papers after the due date.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Please let me know if you have any questions about this assignment. Good luck!<\/span><\/span>
Professor Ellery<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PHIL 1301 \u2013 Introduction to Philosophy (San Jacinto)Professor Joshua Ellery, J.D., M.A.Term Paper AssignmentPaper Topic: In class, you studied Plato\u2019s Ring of Gyges allegory and what Plato thinks it provesabout human nature. Next, you will apply this to the modern–day issue of internet anonymity.In this paper you will (1) introduce your topic and (2) give […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"disciplines":[56],"paper_types":[],"tagged":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/35992"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/questions"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35992"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/35992\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35992"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disciplines","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disciplines?post=35992"},{"taxonomy":"paper_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/paper_types?post=35992"},{"taxonomy":"tagged","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tagged?post=35992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}