Final Paper due in 24 hours
due in 24 hours
6 pages
Moral and Ethical Framework Appraisal
Final Paper:
Find an ethical problem or issue in a profession in which you are interested or that you expect to enter yourself.
Part 1
Present a summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s), presenting the various sides of the conflict, and, if possible, the differing opinions that have been given about it. State clearly what the ethical problem is that you will be dealing with. This section should be neutral and objective. Shorter is better than longer in this section. Do not try to solve the problem or present your opinion(s) in this section.
Part 2
Discuss three different ethical positions or theories that you would apply. Also reference any relevant sections of your professional code of ethics; e.g., APA, ACA, etc. Do not present your opinion(s) on the problem or attempt to solve it here.
Part 3
In this final section, present what you think would be the best solution to the problem, along with your reasons for your solution and why you think your solution is superior to the others that might be given. This is the section in which you should discuss your problem and present your opinion(s). Longer is better than shorter in this section. Say what ethical theory or theories and professional-code sections you are using to arrive at your solution.
This should be a 2,100- to 2,800-word (or 6- to 8-page) paper, excluding cover page, abstract, and references, using APA formatting.
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Title of Your Essay
Your First and Last Name
Ashford University
Course Code: Name of Course (e.g. ENG 122: English Composition II)
Instructor Name
Due Date
Title of Your Essay
Start the first paragraph here, which should introduce your reader to the subject you are writing about, as well as your particular position or claim. Do not label it “Introduction.” Instead, simply write your paper’s title as a level 1 heading: bold, centered, with title case. To learn more about what an introduction should include and what to include in a conclusion, please see the following resource:
Introductions & Conclusions
. You can use this template to help you format your paper. For longer papers, include
level headings
.
The Writing Process
Spend time planning your paper. A good practice is to brainstorm ideas and decide how to express the main idea or thesis, this is part of
entering the scholarly conversation
. Once you have a rough idea of what you want to discuss or argue,
create an outline
or list to help you organize the evidence you plan to present.
Writing the Body Paragraphs
Each paragraph of your assignment should be clear and easy to follow. We have several good resources to help you write a strong paragraph, such as
How to Write a Good Paragraph
page and the
Integrating Research
page.
Level 2 Heading (Bold, Flush Left, Title Case)
Level headings
can be placed anywhere in your paper as a way to classify or organize your paper into sections. There are five levels; the first three levels are more commonly used in graduate-level assignments, whereas levels four and five may be used in longer papers (e.g., dissertation). Use level 2 headings to break level 1 into categories, level 3 to break up level 2, and so on. Do not move to a lower level of heading if there is only one section. As a general rule, check with your instructor about formatting expectations.
Level 3 Heading (Bold, Flush Left, Italic, Title Case)
Likewise, to show your readers where the paragraph begins when using a level 3 heading would be a great idea.
Level 4 Heading (Bold, Indented, Title Case). In longer papers, you may use a level 4 heading to create even further subsections. In this case, note that the paragraph begins directly after a period on the same line as the level 4 heading. The level 5 headings follow the exact same conventions, only they would also be italicized.
Using Citations Correctly
In addition to being well-written, each paragraph should include an
to all information
summarized, paraphrased, or quoted
from outside sources. The Writing Center provides many resources to help you follow correct citation style and gives lessons and examples of how to paraphrase and cite sources. The
Introduction to APA 7th Edition
page is a good place to start.
Using Tables, Graphs, Images, and Appendices
For some papers and reports, you may choose to add a table, graph, or image
within the body of the draft. Or you may choose to include an appendix at the end of your paper. These can help to provide a visual representation of data or other information that you wish to relay to your reader. Follow
this guidance
to understand when and how to use these features.
References
Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume #(issue #), pp–pp. http://doi:xx.xxxxxxxxxx
Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of book. Location: Publisher.
Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of digital book. http://www.xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx
Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of book with DOI. https://doi:xxxxxxx
Editor’s Last Name, Initials. (Ed.). (Publication Year). Title of anthology. Location: Publisher.
Producer’s Last Name, Initials (Producer), & Director’s Last Name, Initials (Director). (Year). Title of motion picture [Motion picture]. Country of Origin: Studio.
**For help formatting your reference page, please see our
Formatting Your References List
page.