Description
In this assignment, you will select a current medical ethics issue to research and write about for your research paper.
Select a topic related to one of the following current medical ethics issues:
End of Life
Eugenics and Human Genetics
Medical Research
Reproductive Issues
Organ Donation and Transplantation
Public Health Issues
Access to Health Care
Biotechnology
One of your own choosing (with approval)
Complete and submit this template Download this template stating your specific issue (for instance, if you choose to write about End of Life, the particular case might be physician-assisted suicide) and explain why you have chosen this issue to research. Make sure there are competing positions on this issue that reflect differing ethical principles or interpretations.
Include references for three sources that could be used in the final paper. All sources should be less than five years old unless recent research is not available, and at least one reference must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional journal. Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia as they are not considered reliable academic sources and will not be accepted.
Submissions should follow APA when citing.
PHIL_434_OL – Term Paper Topic Submission
PHIL_434_OL – Term Paper Topic Submission
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic
24 to >18.96 pts
Meets Expectations
A topic is clearly identified.
18.96 to >14.16 pts
Approaches Expectations
A topic is identified but may be poorly worded or described.
14.16 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
A topic is not clearly identified or missing.
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose Identified
24 to >18.96 pts
Meets Expectations
The writer’s purpose is clearly stated and explained in detail. Contemporary relevance is clearly explained, and intended goals are thoroughly explored.
18.96 to >14.16 pts
Approaches Expectations
The writer’s purpose is stated and explained but may be lacking detail or cohesiveness. Contemporary relevance is generally explained, and intended goals are somewhat explored.
14.16 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The writer’s purpose is not stated or explained or is unclear. Contemporary relevance is not explained or not apparent, and intended goals are not explored.
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA Formatting
12 to >9.48 pts
Meets Expectations
The assignment is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
9.48 to >7.08 pts
Approaches Expectations
The assignment has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
7.08 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.
12 pts
Total Points: 60
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Week 2 Term Paper Topic
Your Name Here
West Coast University
PHIL 434: Medical Ethics and Issues
Your Instructor’s Name Here
The Date Here
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Week 2 Term Paper: Topic
Topic
Tell me what your topic is.
Why I Chose This Topic
Explain why you chose the topic and why the ethical debate surrounding this topic
interests you.
Pro Arguments
Tell me what ethical arguments support this practice. Tell me what ethical theories
support these arguments (name at least one).
Con Arguments
Tell me what ethical arguments oppose this practice. Tell me what ethical theories
support these arguments (name at least one).
My Current Stance on the Topic
Explain which side (pro or con) you find most compelling and why (you might find that,
after researching the topic and writing the paper, your stance changes).
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References
List at least three solid sources for your paper. All sources should have been published within the
past five years. At least one reference must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional
journal. All sources must be credible and academic (I am available if you want to ask
about any source). Put the references in APA 7 format. I have set up the hanging indent
here for you.
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