Paper 3- Bioethics Case-My Choice 12-13-23

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PHLY 165 - Bioethics Paper #3 Due Date: December 13 th Format: 5 pages + Works Cited pg double spaced 1" margins 12 pt. Times New Roman in-text citations (author p#) Paper #3 – Investigate and analyze a specific bioethical case/issue of your choice. The purpose of this assignment is for you to research a bioethical issue of your choice and to demonstrate and ability to analyze the the issue from an ethical perspective, by applying everything you have learned in the course. 1. Choose at least one real-world case study /moral issue to investigate. Multiple case studies related to the same issue may be discussed, but try to be focused on a single issue/case, and go in depth. a. Topics may not include Physician Assisted Suicide, Abortion, or the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. b. See the instructor if you have trouble selecting a topic. 2. Explain the details of the issues/cases you are discussing. a. Find scholarly articles and other reliable sources related to your topic. b. What decisions were made in this case? Why did the participants do what they did? c. Were the relevant decisions/actions moral? Why or why not? d. Try to be fair to different perspectives on the issue. 3. Use relevant concepts from class to support your point of view on the issue. a. How do each of the moral theories and principles weigh in? b. From an ethical perspective, what is the ultimate conclusion you have arrived at through your research of the issue? Remember:  Think about what your final conclusion will be – what claim do you want to make? Mention this in your introductory paragraph and stay focused throughout.  Use evidence (premises) which demonstrate that your point of view is right. Draw on what you have learned about moral principles and theories.  Consider what your opponent will say, and respond to likely criticism. Your goal is to be convincing and thorough.  Be sure to use footnotes/citations and a works cited page.

A successful essay will contain the following elements: a) clear thesis statement articulating your view in intro paragraph b) presentation of premises which support your point of view c) presentation of the opposing argument d) response to opposition argument (which shows that your view is superior) e) application and discussion of theory from at least THREE philosophers covered in class f) use of credible external sources (books, journal articles) and inclusion of Works Cited page g) accurate application of moral theory, principles, and concepts from the course h) discusses details: specific people, places, events, companies, decisions, etc. i) insightful philosophical analysis which goes beyond reporting on the facts  Do research to develop your paper. Use the CCC library/databases to find high-quality sources.  Apply everything you have learned from the course.  Do your best work.  Cite sources for facts in text as (author p#) (Johnson 185)  do not rely on quotes, discuss the issue in your own voice while remaining objective as possible

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