Canon 6 of the ASCE Code of Ethics states, “Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption.”

Recently, the media has exposed examples of “pay-to-play” scandals over a broad range of organizations from college admissions to engineering and construction firms. How does this affect the Civil Engineering profession?

Use of References (5 points) – include at least three (3) references from a journal or other acceptable source. It is important to select references that support your argument. You should not just summarize or use quotes from these sources, but rather they should support your argument. 

Citation Format for References (5 pts) – Provide the in-text and end of essay citation for the reference in APA style.  Citations must be in this format for full credit. No exceptions. 

Text of your final essay (five (5) pages maximum). References page should not be included in the 5 pages maximum.