Introduction:  For our final paper I want us to think about our own values and ethics, and compare them with the code of ethics of your present or future profession. To do this we’ll write a two-part paper. In the first part, we will outline our own Personal Code of Ethics by following the instructions below. In the second part, we apply our personal Code of Ethics to a case study in our profession. You may find a case study from newspapers, on-line articles or by researching your topic in Langsdale Library. Follow these instructions  precisely and completely  in writing your paper! A. My Personal Code of Ethics 1. Core Values:  Create a list of your core values; that is, a priority of what you value most in life and explain why each is a value in your life. For example, family: My family gives me strength and comfort, etc. Career: I love to realize my potential in a field of work that I find interesting and challenging. Spiritual: I have reverence for others and all life. Please be sure to explain why you hold these values, and tie them back to what we have learned in this class. (See # 4 below). 2. Moral Character & Principles : Do I think I have good moral character? Answer this question by including your idea of  integrity , the  virtues  that you aspire to and practice, and the  moral principles  or  ethical theory that you try to follow. For example, you may try to practice honesty, fairness, kindness, courage and friendliness in your life. And you also may hold the principles of trying to produce the greatest good for the greatest number or doing the right thing based on what you think all persons should do in the same situation. Please be sure to explain why you hold this moral character and principles, and tie them back to what we have learned in this class. (See # 4 below). 3. The Value of Ethics in My Life : What is the value of ethics in your life? That is, do you think you could live a happy life without trying to be ethical? Why or why not? Explain. Give examples. Please be sure to explain why or why not you value ethics in your life, and tie your explanation back to what we have learned in this class. (See # 4 below). 4. Reflect Using Information Obtained from IDIS-302:  For steps 1-3, remember to ask yourself, “Why do I have these core values? Have they changed or been modified as a result of this class? What articles, ethical theories helped to reaffirm my beliefs, or alter them?” I am looking for you to demonstrate and apply information that you have learned to your own life. Just stating your position is not sufficient, but rather being able to explain why and link back to course material is part of the critical thinking process.  DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA . This is not considered an academically qualified source.  B. Application of My Code of Ethics 1. Choose a case study  from workplace or future profession that you think will be an interesting case to analyze and resolve. 2. ABCD Guide to Ethical Decision Mak ...

1. Introduction:
For our final paper I want us to think about our own values and
ethics, and compare them with the code of ethics of your
present or future profession. To do this we’ll write a two-part
paper. In the first part, we will outline our own Personal Code
of Ethics by following the instructions below. In the second
part, we apply our personal Code of Ethics to a case study in
our profession. You may find a case study from newspapers, on-
line articles or by researching your topic in Langsdale Library.
Follow these instructions
precisely and completely
in writing your paper!
A.
My Personal Code of Ethics
1.
Core Values:
Create a list of your core values; that is, a priority of what you
value most in life and explain why each is a value in your
life. For example, family: My family gives me strength and
comfort, etc. Career: I love to realize my potential in a field of
work that I find interesting and challenging. Spiritual: I have
reverence for others and all life. Please be sure to explain why
you hold these values, and tie them back to what we have
learned in this class. (See # 4 below).
2.
Moral Character & Principles
: Do I think I have good moral character? Answer this question
by including your idea of
integrity
, the

2. virtues
that you aspire to and practice, and the
moral principles
or
ethical theory
that you try to follow. For example, you may try to practice
honesty, fairness, kindness, courage and friendliness in your
life. And you also may hold the principles of trying to produce
the greatest good for the greatest number or doing the right
thing based on what you think all persons should do in the same
situation. Please be sure to explain why you hold this moral
character and principles, and tie them back to what we have
learned in this class. (See # 4 below).
3.
The Value of Ethics in My Life
: What is the value of ethics in your life? That is, do you think
you could live a happy life without trying to be ethical? Why or
why not? Explain. Give examples. Please be sure to explain why
or why not you value ethics in your life, and tie your
explanation back to what we have learned in this class. (See # 4
below).
4.
Reflect Using Information Obtained from IDIS-302:
For steps 1-3, remember to ask yourself, “Why do I have these
core values? Have they changed or been modified as a result of
this class? What articles, ethical theories helped to reaffirm my
beliefs, or alter them?” I am looking for you to demonstrate and
apply information that you have learned to your own life. Just
stating your position is not sufficient, but rather being able to
explain why and link back to course material is part of the
critical thinking process.

3. DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA
. This is not considered an academically qualified source.
B. Application of My Code of Ethics
1.
Choose a
case study
from workplace or future profession that you think will be an
interesting case to analyze and resolve.
2.
ABCD Guide to Ethical Decision Making
:
Follow precisely the Ethical Decision-Making Guide in arriving
at what you think is the right ethical decision. You can find
this in the “Weekly Sessions – Week1” in Sakai. Make sure that
you look at both sides of the argument, and apply the
appropriate ethical theory
to each side
. In other words, argue for and against the moral agents and
recipients.
3.
Facts
: Identify the ethical issue and give the important facts in the
case. Why is this an ethical issue and not simply a legal issue of
policy issue?
4.

4. Stakeholders
:
Identify the moral agent(s) and moral recipient(s) in the case
and explain why these people are important stakeholders in the
case. What consequences may affect each?
5.
Ethical Theories
:
Which ethical theory or theories that we have studied this
semester are helpful to you in arriving at an ethical decision in
your case? Explain.
6.
Decision:
Apply your Code of Ethics
in this step to arrive at what you believe to be the right ethical
decision and action in your case. For example, what role do
your core values, moral character and ethics in your life play in
your decision?
Length:
Your paper should be from
5-7 pages double spaced
, but you may write more if you like. Please do not exceed 12
pages. (See Guidelines to Follow below).
Research:
Please research your topic(s) adequately,
but remember that you must cite your sources.
Failure to cite sources is considered

5. plagiarism
.
I encourage you to use the Langsdale library for sources, as
well as class readings to support your thoughts, ideas and
positions.
Be careful using Internet sourced material in which the source
cannot be authenticated. (Please refer to the “Guidelines to
Follow” section for details below). NOTE: DO NOT USE
WIKIPEDIA or PHILOSOPHY.COM – I do not consider these
credible sources.
I run all papers through a program called “Turn-it-in”, which
searches the Internet looking for similar paragraphs, or more
plainly put, plagiarism.
Arguments:
Be sure to support your arguments / position on a topic. Do not
rely on “ready made” arguments that you may find in your
research. This too is considered
plagiarism
, if it is not cited.
Put your arguments in your own
words
. This is much more valuable to you and to me than trying to
borrow language from the Internet, etc. But using outside
sources to support your arguments / positions is encouraged.
Guidelines to Follow:
The Code of Ethics Paper is to be written in a formal essay
format. This paper is worth 25% of your final grade. I am not
too picking on the style the paper is created in, but I
have a preference for APA

6. .
For information on APA, Purdue University has a nice tutorial
at:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
I will be looking for the following criteria to be met:
1)
That the paper
does not exceed 12 double spaced pages
and it is at least a
minimum of 5 pages long
, not counting cover or reference pages.
2)
Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized
paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. APA
recommends using 12 pt. Times New Roman font. You will
submit the paper in Sakai Assignment Folder in an electronic
format.
Emailed assignments will not be accepted
.
3)
It should have a cover page with a title, your name and course
number on it.
4)
An
abstract is
not
required
.
5)

7. A
reference page is
, and the proper use of references throughout the paper is also
required. Please refer to the following to determine how to
properly cite your work,
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/
Below is a rough guide as to how I will be evaluating /
grading your papers:
Ethics Paper Analysis Grading Guide
Weight %
Personal Code of Ethics
(Core Values, Moral Character / Principles, Ethics in Your Life)
25
Application of Code of Ethics (ABCD of Ethical Decision
Making)
20
Awareness -Synthesis facts of case onto a coherent narrative
10
Beliefs – Understands / Applies Ethical Theories
10
Consequences - Articulates social effects (stakeholders)
10
Decision -
Applies well-thought-out process of decision making to ethical
dilemmas
10
Writing Style (grammar, spelling)
10
Use of supporting references
5

8. 100