Topic
Identify and define media piracy as mandated under the United States Justice System. Is media piracy considered a lesser crime than is common theft under the law? Examine the statistics involved. Then determine whether or not Is media piracy can ever be considered ethical? Principle based ethical argument required.
Data
- Statista This link opens in a new windowTry searching a variety of terms; "illegal download", "media piracy', "filesharing"
- Statistical Insight (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowTry searching terms like "media piracy" or "intellectual property."
- International Chamber of CommerceA large series of reports (with datasets and tables) on the economic impact of pirated goods. Each PDF can be opened and the table of contents will list any tables (datasets) that you can quickly scroll and view.
- RIAA Music Industry DataWhat is being sold legally. Also, check their Facts & Research page for Piracy Impact reports
Articles
Communication and Mass Media Complete : a database covering media-related issues.