Build your paper this way-
1.
What topic did you choose and why is it interesting to you? Does
it correlate at all with a professional field you hope to work in? Do you have
any personal history with the topic?
2.
Main Body of the paper: What are the key perspectives or
positions on the topic? Can you explain the opposing viewpoints on that
topic? (For example, if you chose abortion. What are the arguments for
pro choice? What are the arguments for pro life?)
3.
What is your personal ethic on the issue? Explain why you come to
that conclusion. What premises build your argument? What is your
conclusion?
4.
What is at stake in your conclusion, why is it important others see the
power of your conclusion?
5.
Include a cover page and reference page that includes the textbook and
ONE other scholarly resource
Ethical Position Final Paper: Due 5/1/22 by 11:55 p.m. (225
points)
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Each student will write a final paper outlining his/her ethical
position on a moral topic of his/her choosing from chapters 9-21 in the
textbook. The paper will consist of a minimum of 1000 words or about 4 college
level written pages plus a cover page. All topics must be one of those outlined
in chapters 9-21 or otherwise preapproved by the instructor. The term paper
will count as 250 points of the student’s overall course
grade.
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This is your opportunity to apply critical reasoning to a topic that
matters to you. This is to be your original work and applied thinking. Your
similarity score should not exceed 15% in similarity; if your score is higher
than 15%, you may resubmit your essay to reduce the similarity score. The
computer will display your score upon submission. You can reduce the similarity
score by editing your paper. As stated in your syllabus, Plagiarism or Self Plagiarism
is not allowed in this class. This is a course on ETHICS
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You may NOT submit a paper that you have previously submitted to
another instructor or class at Cincinnati State; your paper must be original in
scope to this ethics class.
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Include the following content:
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Summary of the topic and why it is important to you (2
paragraphs)
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Thoughtful analysis of the topic using critical reasoning. What are the
common points of view and why for this issue? Steer clear of emotivism or
emotionally charged words, stay focused on reason and critical
thinking.
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Response that specifically addresses your agreement or disagreement;
are you for or against the topic you have chosen and why?
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Indicate clear critical reasons for your position and include what is
at stake in your position, why is this important?
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A Cover page, body of your logical work (1000 words) and a Reference
page
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Remember to cite any work that is not original to you, including the
textbook. *Must cite the textbook and at least one additional scholarly
source.
