Argument Paper Question: Is it morally acceptable to use genetically modified sheep (chimeras) to create organ transplants for humans? Paper outline Introduction (recommended length: 2-3 paragraphs) The introductory paragraph should introduce the topic that you will be discussing in the paper. What is the ethical dilemma of the scenario (animal welfare, human health) Include a thesis statement (what is the framework to be used) Answer the question Moral standing of your species(sheep) (recommended length: 1-2 paragraphs) Discuss where you place the animal in terms of moral standing. What are you basing the standing on (physiology, cognition, societal morality)? Use scientific references! Answer the question (3-4 paragraphs) The body of the essay should provide supporting evidence for your arguments (ethical dilemmas). Use scientific references! Identify ethical actions that should be taken. Identify reasonable counterarguments (stick with the same ethical framework, but describe what an alternative option to your action could be). Evaluate your conclusion (recommended length: 1-2 paragraphs) Describe why your recommended action is most ethical. What could be the consequences of your answer to the question? Identify the key ethical dilemma 3pts Discuss moral standing of species 3pts Apply ethical framework to evaluate ethical issues 5pts Identify alternative solutions 3pts Evaluate best solution and consequences 3pts Appropriate references (at least 4 sources.
