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BSc Digital and Technology Solutions: Personal and Professional Development
Welcome to your Personal and Professional Development reading list! Here you will find the resources to support you throughout your module.
Essential Reading
Ethics and Professionalism by Kultgen, J.John Kultgen explores the ways morality and professional ideals are connected. In assessing the moral impact of professionalism in our society, he examines both the structure and organization of occupations and the ideals and ideology associated with professions. Differing from standard treatments of professional ethics, Ethics and Professionalism recognizes that it is the practices within the professions that determine whether rules and ideals are used as masks for self-interest or for genuinely moral purposes.
Call Number: 174 KUL + eBook
ISBN: 9780812212631
Publication Date: 1988
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Recommended Reading
Pandora's Box by Adams, A.A.; McCrindle, R.J.Computing technology is constantly evolving and changing,developing and consolidating its position as a vital component ofour lives. It no longer plays a minor part in society ? it isembedded in, and affects, all aspects of life, from education tohealthcare to war. Dealing with the implications of this is a majorchallenge, and one that can impact upon us, both personally andprofessionally. As a consequence, it is vital that all in thecomputing industry make wise decisions regarding their conduct.
Using case studies and discussion topics drawn from entertainingreal world examples, Pandora?s Box examines thebackground of a wide range of vital contemporary issues,encouraging readers to examine the social, legal and ethicalchallenges they will face in their own careers.
Written in an engaging style and packed with internationalexamples, this book addresses topics which have come to theforefront of public consciousness in recent years, such as onlinecrime, piracy and peer to peer file sharing. Comprehensive coverageis provided of digital entertainment, censorship and privacyissues, presenting a rich source of context in which to considerethical matters.
Suitable for students on computer science degree programmes, aswell as those taking IT related modules on other courses whichconsider the impact of technology on 21st centuryliving, Pandora?s Box is an essential read and aunique and timely textbook.
Call Number: 303.4833 ADA
ISBN: 9780470065532
Publication Date: 2008
Professional Issues in Information Technology by Bott, F.Relevant to all sizes of organisations, this book addresses the social, legal, financial, organisational and ethical issues faced by IT professionals. It is designed to accompany the BCS HEQ 'Diploma in IT' core module: Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice. This new edition takes into account the social and legal implications of the substantial changes to legislation and technology over recent years, for example cloud computing, the Digital Economy Act and the Equality Act.
Call Number: 004.068 BOT + eBook
ISBN: 1780171803
Publication Date: 2014
Skills for Success 3rd edn. by Cottrell, SSkills for Success helps you to develop abilities wanted by today's employers while you're at university or college, such as: * effective self-management and self-awareness * team-working skills * emotional intelligence * a reflective practitioner approach * problem-solving and task management * creative thinking skills. This third edition has been thoroughly updated to give the best advice for planning your career in today's job market. It retains its unique, personalised approach, helping you to get the best out of your education. New to this edition: * a brand new chapter on what employers are looking for * a new introduction, with advice on how to take charge of your life, education and career * additional guidance on career planning and strategies to help you get the job you want. Whether you're just starting at college or university, or about to leave a postgraduate programme, Skills for Success will help you to think creatively and constructively about personal, academic and career goals.
Call Number: STSK 650.1 COT + eBook
ISBN: 9781137426529
Publication Date: 2015
The Study Skills Handbook by Cottrell, S.This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over twenty years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential. When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the fifth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed. This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines, and is also ideal for postgraduates, mature students and international students. It prepares students for what to expect before, during and after their studies at university.