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Instructions
Thisassignment is the first step in a three-part project. You only need to focus on part one at this point. Each step will build on earlier steps. However, it is not a matter of providing a rough draft of all or even part of the entire project here in week three. That is, further steps might require completely new and original text. At the same time, completing each step will aid you in completing a future step or future steps. And, you should use the same topic in all steps.
First, select a topic of moral controversy, debate, disagreement, and dispute, Examples of such topics are euthanasia, the death penalty, abortion, cloning, etc. You can pick any such topic. It need not be listed here.
Next, detail the positions of each side of the ethical debate. Note at least two moral reasons each side presents to show their view on the topic is correct.
Now, we want to evaluate these positions using the moral theories we studied this week:
· What would an Ethical Egoist say about this topic? What side would the Ethical Egoist take? What would the Ethical Egoist say to justify their moral position? Is there a conflict between loyalty to self and to community relevant to your topic? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action.
· What would a Social Contract Ethicist say about this topic? What side would the Social Contract Ethicist take? What would the Social Contract Ethicist say to justify their moral position? Does your topic involve a collision between personal obligations and national ones? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action.
Finally, reference and discuss any professional code of ethics relevant to your topic such as the AMA code for doctors, the ANA code for nurses, or any other pertinent professional code. State whether and how your chosen topic involves any conflicts between professional and familial duties.
Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
· Length: 3 full pages (not including title and reference pages)
· 1-inch margins
· Double spaced
· 12-point Times New Roman font, in-text citation
· Title page
· References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources less than 5 years old in addition to the course textbook total 3 references or more).
GRADING RUBRIC
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Criteria |
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Outcome Details positions of ethical debate |
20.0 pts Thoroughly notes two moral reasons each side presents. 17.0 pts 15.0 pts 12.0 pts 0.0 pts |
20.0 pts | ||
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Outcome Assignment Content |
50.0 pts Addresses all aspects of the questions, applying professional knowledge, and research regarding weekly concepts. 42.5 pts 37.5 pts 30.0 pts 0.0 pts |
50.0 pts | ||
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Outcome Professional Communication |
10.0 pts Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 8.5 pts 7.5 pts 6.0 pts 0.0 pts |
10.0 pts | ||
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Outcome Source Integration |
10.0 pts 7.0 pts 0.0 pts |
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Outcome APA Format |
10.0 pts 8.5 pts 7.5 pts 6.0 pts 0.0 pts |
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Total Points: 100.0 |