Please begin by thinking of a topic and researching the ethical issue. Then write
the paper. Use the below criteria which is the same as the requirements in the
Syllabus.
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Content of Essay:
This Essay must demonstrate your ability to apply a range of philosophical ethical perspectives
(moral code) to a moral problem of your own choosing.
1. Pick a current ethical issue (anything that we discuss in class, discussion questions,
assignments). (For Example, the Death Penalty)
2. Define and describe the moral issue. (For example, the Death Penalty and the Ethical
Issue).
3. Describe and Analyze the arguments in the issue (both sides) You must present both
sides of the issue. (For example, for the Death Penalty you must present both the
Retentionist side and the Abolitionist side.)
4. State your position. Explain the reasons why you choose to act in such a way or why you
choose to make your decision with this theory. Example: Are there particular
consequences which you try to produce by acting in this way? Or, if there some
deontological rule that you are attempting to satisfy?
5. Support your argument with research, analysis, etc.
6. State your ethical position that is consistent with your description of your behavior and
its rationale.
a. Example: I believe that my behavior is consistent with Utilitarianism because. . .
CRITERIA FOR LAYOUT OF PAPER:
1. All Ethics Papers must be 8-10 pages, word-processed, double-spaced, on one side of
standard-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches) with top/bottom margins of 1 inch and left/right
margins of 1.25 inches.
2. Provide the MLA or APA format throughout the Ethics Paper, citing the proper citation
after each quote, paraphrase or summarization.
3. Pages must be numbered consecutively.
4. The Works Cited Page or Reference Page begins on a separate page, the last page, and is
labeled Works Cited or Reference Page centered at the top of the page. Double-space
within and between entries.
5. Must provide at least 3 Sources for Works Cited or Reference Page.

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