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Week 5 - Final Paper
Ethical Reasoning
[WLO: 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4]
Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper as they contain very precise and specific instructions on both the content and format requirements. You should download the provided outlinePreview the document and use that to structure your paper, and consult the assignment guidancePreview the document and modeled examplePreview the document for additional help. Finally, before submitting your assignment please use the checklistPreview the document to ensure that you have completed all of the requirements.
Overview
This course has three written assignments that build upon one another and are designed to take you step-by-step through a process of writing a paper that identifies an ethical question, examines the context, issues, and arguments surrounding the question, and attempts to defend an answer to that question using strong moral reasoning.
In the Week 1 assignment, “Ethical Question,” you chose an ethical question, provided an introduction, a position statement and supporting reason, and an opposing position statement and supporting reason.
In the Week 3 assignment, “Applying an Ethical Theory,” you explained utilitarianism, deontology, or virtue ethics, including its core moral principle or ideal, and applied that theory to the topic by demonstrating how its principles would support a particular position on your ethical question.
In this final written assignment, you will combine what you have done in these two exercises by examining an ethical issue and defending your own position on an ethical question regarding that issue.
This final written assignment should be written in essay form with the following clearly labeled sections:
Introduction
Ethical Argument
Explanation and Defense
Objection and Response
Conclusion
The paper should be between 1,300 and 1,500 words, utilize three scholarly resources, and include a title page and reference page.
Part 1: Introduction
In this section of the paper, you will begin with your ethical question, introduce the topic and paper, and close with a thesis statement.
The ethical question may be the same as your Week 3 written assignment (“Applying an Ethical Theory”) or a revised version of it.
The introduction should be revised in a way that reflects your additional thinking on the issue and question.
End this section with a thesis statement that states your position on the issue (the answer to the ethical question you believe is strongest) and provides a brief summary of the main ideas you will be presenting in the paper. Please see the assignment guidance for examples of thesis statements.
Place the introduction under the Part 1: Introduction heading.
Part 2: E.
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Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper, and re-read them often during and after the writing process to make sure that you are fulfilling all of the instructions. Please also utilize the
assignment guidance
and the
outlined model
provided.
PHI208: WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Notes and Advice
This paper is a demonstration of what you have learned about moral reasoning based on our examining of ethical theories and specific ethical issues. As such, you should focus your attention on carefully spelling out the reasoning that supports your conclusion, and
relating
that to the theories we have discussed in class.
You are free to write on the same topic and question you wrote on in previous papers or choose a different topic and question.
If you choose a different topic, you
would
benefit from going through the Week One Assignment exercises.
For a list of acceptable topics to start with, see the options from the list of topics available in the online course. If you are still unsure of your topic or of how properly to focus it
into
a relevant ethical question, you are strongly encouraged to consult with your instructor.
You are free to draw upon the work you did in previous papers, and reuse parts that you feel were strong, but you are not to simply recycle the previous papers. This paper should reflect the culmination of the development of your thoughts on this issue, and
many of the requirements for the final paper cannot be satisfied by a heavily recycled paper
.
The consideration of an objection
against
your own view is a way of showing that your view has the support of good reasons and can answer its strongest objections. Therefore, aim at identifying and addressing the strongest opposing argument you can, bearing in mind that a good thesis should be able to respond to the best arguments for the other side.
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement is more than just a position statement of the sort you provided in the first assignment; rather, it states the position and the primary reasons in such a way that the reader should have a clear sense of how the reasons support the position, which is what will be spelled out and explained in the body of the paper. Please see the handout on thesis statements available in the online course.
Checklist
This checklist can help you ensure that you have completed all of the assignment instructions.
PHI208: WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Make sure that you
ü
Provide an introduction that starts with the question, describes the ethical problem (including the most relevant issues), summarizes your procedure in the paper, and concludes with your thesis statement.
ü
Explain what you think is the best way to reason about this issue, and show as clearly and persuasively as you can how that reasoning supports your position.
ü
Make reference to at least two.
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Running head: SHORTENED TITLE
The Title of the Paper
First name Last name
PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Prof. Immanuel Kant
January 1, 2014
SHORTENED TITLE 2
Title
Your first sentence should establish the question that orients the essay, taking
account of any ways in which you may need to modify or refine it. The rest of this
paragraph provides an introduction to the topic. Your introduction should focus on setting
out the topic and scope of the discussion in a way that clearly establishes what exactly
you will be talking about and why it is significant, and provides any necessary context
such as the background, current state of affairs, definitions of key terms, and so on. You
want to try to do this in a way that stays as neutral as possible, avoids controversial
assumptions, rhetorical questions, and the like. In other words, you should try to
construct an introduction to the topic that could be an introduction to a paper defending
any position on the question at issue. Your introduction should include a brief remark
about the kind of theory you will be using to approach this question. The last sentence of
the introduction should briefly summarize the conclusion or position on this issue that
you think is best supported by this theory, and succinctly state what the objection will be.
Theory Explanation
You should explain the core principles or features of either utilitarianism or
deontology and the general account of moral behavior it provides. “You must quote from
at least one Required Resource that defends or represents that theory, drawn from the list
included with the assignment instructions” (Author, YEAR, p. ###). Make sure that you
first understand the theory that you are using, and that you have read the Instructor
Guidance and any additional resources from the Required and Recommended Resources
as needed. If you do not adequately understand and explain the theory, you will not be
able to apply it adequately to the topic. You will need to explain the core principles in
SHORTENED TITLE 3
such a way that the theory’s application to the question raised in the Week One
Assignment will be as straightforward and clear as possible.
Theory Application
Explain how the core principles or features of this theory apply to the problem or
question under consideration and identify the specific moral conclusion that results. Your
application should clearly show how the conclusion follows from the main tenets of the
theory as explained in the previous paragraph(s). An application involves showing how
general ideas about how to live and act ethically, when combined with the specific
circumstances under consideration, lead to conclusions about how one should act in those
circumstances. A very simple, non-moral example of such reasoning might start with the
general idea that “if I’m hungry, I ought to eat,” apply that to the specific circumstances
in which “I’.
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English 1: Argumentative Essay Assignment
The Assignment: Write a six-to-ten page argument paper that addresses a current issue that will address our theme of the impact of technology on communication on ourselves, on our world and on what it means to be human (Barrios, 583). The topic and the issue for this paper is the same as your exploratory paper assignment. The purpose of this paper is to present your position on the issue and then argue why by presenting your own reasons and evidence to support your thesis statement.
Locating Sources for Research. The purpose of the exploratory paper was to explore different writers and their position, their perspective, and the types of evidence they used in order to form your own position and perspective. You have three sources that you may use in your paper. For this paper, you must include a variety of sources; they cannot all come from Web sites. Search SMC’s library online catalog, search for a book, search online databases, find newspaper articles, use the search engine Google scholar at www.google.com, or www.yahoo.com . In addition, observations or experience from your personal life are not allowable. Refer to the following handouts: “Research Guide for Papers,” “Sources Acceptable for Academic Papers.” Both of these handouts are on eCompanion. If you include an article from a Website, there must be a date and a sponsor/publisher. If this is not available you cannot use this source.
Thesis Statement and Claim: Does your thesis clearly include a claim? Is it arguable? Does it take a perspective on an issue? Is it narrow and specific enough for the length of this assignment? Is it focused on one subject? Is it a claim of policy where you argue that certainpolicies should be changed? Is it a claim of value where you argue that some action, belief, or policy is morally wrong, good, or bad? Once your claim is clear, you must develop reasons that match and correspond to the type of claim being made.
Audience/Point of View: An effective argument is tailored to its audience. The reasons and the types of evidence you offer, the needs and values to which you appeal, terms defined, all depend on your audience and the type of claim. Ask: What does your audience know or not know about your topic? The audience is your instructor and classmates. Never assume that the audience is familiar with your topic or terms. You may need to include definitions and relevant details to help the audience understand your position in the first body paragraph. For this argument essay, you will use only the third-person point of view. No, “I” “We” or “You.”
Content/Body Paragraphs. For the length of this assignment, you should have at least three-to-four distinct and relevant reasons to support your thesis. Follow the guidelines for writing the argument paper when developing your reasons. Use the “because” clause approach.
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How to use this template:
To use this template, replace the instructions written in italic font with your own discussion text. Be sure to proofread your work and check it for completeness and accuracy. Delete any extra text/instructions/references that do not apply to your post. Then, copy your work and paste it into the discussion window in class.Week 1, Discussion 1: Initial Post
My personal communication style is…(Here, you should talk about the “reflect” part of the prompt. You can share your personal verbal style, writing style, and any concerns you have about your ability to develop a truly academic argument in this class.)
I have learned that an academic argument is…(Here, you should describe an academic argument in your own words, based upon the items you read in preparation for this discussion. Remember to describe the four basic elements of an argument.)
A recent argument that I experienced was…(Or, if you do not wish to outline an argument from your personal experience, describe the argument presented in the sample paper. Be sure to identify the four basic elements of the argument, whether analyzing one from your experience or the student paper.)
After reading the course materials, I have questions about…(Be sure to clearly state any questions or confusion you have regarding rhetoric, argument, or styles of argument. Your classmates can help you find the answers throughout the week.)
References
(If you reference the textbook, instructor guidance, or handout – which you should – be sure to cite them in-text and add the references to the end of your post. We are learning to master APA style in this class and this is a perfect opportunity to begin your practice. Remember: only items cited in-text should be listed as a reference. For more information: https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-in-text-citation-guide.html & https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-apa-reference-models.html)
Drown, E., & Sole, K. (2013). Writing college research papers (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
Flag Burning. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://cdmsmedia.bridgepointeducation.com/MediaService/MediaService.svc/constellation/book/AUWC.12.4/%7Bhandouts%7Da.8_sample_argument_paper.pdf
Garten, A. (n.d.). ENG122 week 1 Instructor guidance [Course materials].
Garten, A., & Wilson, J. (2014). An Introduction to Argument [PDF]. College of Liberal Arts, Ashford University, San Diego, CA.
ENG122: Composition II
An Introduction to Argument
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English 122: Composition II
An Introduction to Argument
Argument and Rhetoric
An argument can take many forms. An academic argument, at its root, a method for
communicating a singular position with evidence, logic, and persuasion. There are essential
elements to all valid arguments, though they may take different forms.
1. Claim
2. Evidence
3. Counterargument
4. Rebuttal
A successful argument depends upon the delicate balance
between these elements. Imagine a teeter-totter at the
playground. The ...
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PHI208
Assignments
Week 5 - Final Paper
Final Paper
Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper, and re-read them often during and after the writing process to make sure that you are fulfilling all of the instructions. Please also utilize the
assignment guidance
and the
outlined model
provided.
PHI208: WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Notes and Advice
This paper is a demonstration of what you have learned about moral reasoning based on our examining of ethical theories and specific ethical issues. As such, you should focus your attention on carefully spelling out the reasoning that supports your conclusion, and
relating
that to the theories we have discussed in class.
You are free to write on the same topic and question you wrote on in previous papers or choose a different topic and question.
If you choose a different topic, you
would
benefit from going through the Week One Assignment exercises.
For a list of acceptable topics to start with, see the options from the list of topics available in the online course. If you are still unsure of your topic or of how properly to focus it
into
a relevant ethical question, you are strongly encouraged to consult with your instructor.
You are free to draw upon the work you did in previous papers, and reuse parts that you feel were strong, but you are not to simply recycle the previous papers. This paper should reflect the culmination of the development of your thoughts on this issue, and
many of the requirements for the final paper cannot be satisfied by a heavily recycled paper
.
The consideration of an objection
against
your own view is a way of showing that your view has the support of good reasons and can answer its strongest objections. Therefore, aim at identifying and addressing the strongest opposing argument you can, bearing in mind that a good thesis should be able to respond to the best arguments for the other side.
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement is more than just a position statement of the sort you provided in the first assignment; rather, it states the position and the primary reasons in such a way that the reader should have a clear sense of how the reasons support the position, which is what will be spelled out and explained in the body of the paper. Please see the handout on thesis statements available in the online course.
Checklist
This checklist can help you ensure that you have completed all of the assignment instructions.
PHI208: WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
Make sure that you
ü
Provide an introduction that starts with the question, describes the ethical problem (including the most relevant issues), summarizes your procedure in the paper, and concludes with your thesis statement.
ü
Explain what you think is the best way to reason about this issue, and show as clearly and persuasively as you can how that reasoning supports your position.
ü
Make reference to at least two.
Running head SHORTENED TITLE The Title of the Paper F.docxagnesdcarey33086
Running head: SHORTENED TITLE
The Title of the Paper
First name Last name
PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Prof. Immanuel Kant
January 1, 2014
SHORTENED TITLE 2
Title
Your first sentence should establish the question that orients the essay, taking
account of any ways in which you may need to modify or refine it. The rest of this
paragraph provides an introduction to the topic. Your introduction should focus on setting
out the topic and scope of the discussion in a way that clearly establishes what exactly
you will be talking about and why it is significant, and provides any necessary context
such as the background, current state of affairs, definitions of key terms, and so on. You
want to try to do this in a way that stays as neutral as possible, avoids controversial
assumptions, rhetorical questions, and the like. In other words, you should try to
construct an introduction to the topic that could be an introduction to a paper defending
any position on the question at issue. Your introduction should include a brief remark
about the kind of theory you will be using to approach this question. The last sentence of
the introduction should briefly summarize the conclusion or position on this issue that
you think is best supported by this theory, and succinctly state what the objection will be.
Theory Explanation
You should explain the core principles or features of either utilitarianism or
deontology and the general account of moral behavior it provides. “You must quote from
at least one Required Resource that defends or represents that theory, drawn from the list
included with the assignment instructions” (Author, YEAR, p. ###). Make sure that you
first understand the theory that you are using, and that you have read the Instructor
Guidance and any additional resources from the Required and Recommended Resources
as needed. If you do not adequately understand and explain the theory, you will not be
able to apply it adequately to the topic. You will need to explain the core principles in
SHORTENED TITLE 3
such a way that the theory’s application to the question raised in the Week One
Assignment will be as straightforward and clear as possible.
Theory Application
Explain how the core principles or features of this theory apply to the problem or
question under consideration and identify the specific moral conclusion that results. Your
application should clearly show how the conclusion follows from the main tenets of the
theory as explained in the previous paragraph(s). An application involves showing how
general ideas about how to live and act ethically, when combined with the specific
circumstances under consideration, lead to conclusions about how one should act in those
circumstances. A very simple, non-moral example of such reasoning might start with the
general idea that “if I’m hungry, I ought to eat,” apply that to the specific circumstances
in which “I’.
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English 1: Argumentative Essay Assignment
The Assignment: Write a six-to-ten page argument paper that addresses a current issue that will address our theme of the impact of technology on communication on ourselves, on our world and on what it means to be human (Barrios, 583). The topic and the issue for this paper is the same as your exploratory paper assignment. The purpose of this paper is to present your position on the issue and then argue why by presenting your own reasons and evidence to support your thesis statement.
Locating Sources for Research. The purpose of the exploratory paper was to explore different writers and their position, their perspective, and the types of evidence they used in order to form your own position and perspective. You have three sources that you may use in your paper. For this paper, you must include a variety of sources; they cannot all come from Web sites. Search SMC’s library online catalog, search for a book, search online databases, find newspaper articles, use the search engine Google scholar at www.google.com, or www.yahoo.com . In addition, observations or experience from your personal life are not allowable. Refer to the following handouts: “Research Guide for Papers,” “Sources Acceptable for Academic Papers.” Both of these handouts are on eCompanion. If you include an article from a Website, there must be a date and a sponsor/publisher. If this is not available you cannot use this source.
Thesis Statement and Claim: Does your thesis clearly include a claim? Is it arguable? Does it take a perspective on an issue? Is it narrow and specific enough for the length of this assignment? Is it focused on one subject? Is it a claim of policy where you argue that certainpolicies should be changed? Is it a claim of value where you argue that some action, belief, or policy is morally wrong, good, or bad? Once your claim is clear, you must develop reasons that match and correspond to the type of claim being made.
Audience/Point of View: An effective argument is tailored to its audience. The reasons and the types of evidence you offer, the needs and values to which you appeal, terms defined, all depend on your audience and the type of claim. Ask: What does your audience know or not know about your topic? The audience is your instructor and classmates. Never assume that the audience is familiar with your topic or terms. You may need to include definitions and relevant details to help the audience understand your position in the first body paragraph. For this argument essay, you will use only the third-person point of view. No, “I” “We” or “You.”
Content/Body Paragraphs. For the length of this assignment, you should have at least three-to-four distinct and relevant reasons to support your thesis. Follow the guidelines for writing the argument paper when developing your reasons. Use the “because” clause approach.
How to use this template To use this template, replace the inst.docxwellesleyterresa
How to use this template:
To use this template, replace the instructions written in italic font with your own discussion text. Be sure to proofread your work and check it for completeness and accuracy. Delete any extra text/instructions/references that do not apply to your post. Then, copy your work and paste it into the discussion window in class.Week 1, Discussion 1: Initial Post
My personal communication style is…(Here, you should talk about the “reflect” part of the prompt. You can share your personal verbal style, writing style, and any concerns you have about your ability to develop a truly academic argument in this class.)
I have learned that an academic argument is…(Here, you should describe an academic argument in your own words, based upon the items you read in preparation for this discussion. Remember to describe the four basic elements of an argument.)
A recent argument that I experienced was…(Or, if you do not wish to outline an argument from your personal experience, describe the argument presented in the sample paper. Be sure to identify the four basic elements of the argument, whether analyzing one from your experience or the student paper.)
After reading the course materials, I have questions about…(Be sure to clearly state any questions or confusion you have regarding rhetoric, argument, or styles of argument. Your classmates can help you find the answers throughout the week.)
References
(If you reference the textbook, instructor guidance, or handout – which you should – be sure to cite them in-text and add the references to the end of your post. We are learning to master APA style in this class and this is a perfect opportunity to begin your practice. Remember: only items cited in-text should be listed as a reference. For more information: https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-in-text-citation-guide.html & https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-apa-reference-models.html)
Drown, E., & Sole, K. (2013). Writing college research papers (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
Flag Burning. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://cdmsmedia.bridgepointeducation.com/MediaService/MediaService.svc/constellation/book/AUWC.12.4/%7Bhandouts%7Da.8_sample_argument_paper.pdf
Garten, A. (n.d.). ENG122 week 1 Instructor guidance [Course materials].
Garten, A., & Wilson, J. (2014). An Introduction to Argument [PDF]. College of Liberal Arts, Ashford University, San Diego, CA.
ENG122: Composition II
An Introduction to Argument
P a g e | 1
English 122: Composition II
An Introduction to Argument
Argument and Rhetoric
An argument can take many forms. An academic argument, at its root, a method for
communicating a singular position with evidence, logic, and persuasion. There are essential
elements to all valid arguments, though they may take different forms.
1. Claim
2. Evidence
3. Counterargument
4. Rebuttal
A successful argument depends upon the delicate balance
between these elements. Imagine a teeter-totter at the
playground. The ...
Directions This may be done table format. APA format is requ.docxcuddietheresa
Directions: This may be done table format. APA format is required whichever format you choose. A title page, running head, page numbers and three references are required.
A. Identify the normal values for each of the following labs. Consider normal values across gender, race, and age, and pregnancy status, when applicable.
B. Identify clinical indications for obtaining the following labs.
1. List when indicated for routine screens if applicable (for example,the USPSTF recommends screening for chlamydia in sexually active women age 24 years and younger and in older women who are at increased risk for infection, or TSH screening is indicated for newborns. Indications for screening can also include risk factors. For example, ordering cholesterol levels on a patient with HTN or DM.
2. Besides screening,list 1-3 clinical indications for ordering the lab. For example, clinical indications of WBC include
Fever with associated symptoms, weight loss, bone pain with fever, etc.
C. Identify conditions associated with abnormal LOW levels of each of the following labs (if applicable)
D. Identify conditions associated with abnormal HIGH levels of each of the following labs (if applicable)
One good resources for screening recommendations is:
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/BrowseRec/Index/browse-recommendations
1. Components on a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel such as (but not limited to) sodium, chloride, potassium, glucose, CO2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium
2. Renal Function Tests: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, BUN/Cr Ratio, Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
3. Thyroid Function Tests
TSH, Free T4
4. Toxicology
Salicylate toxicity, Acetaminophen, Urine Drug Screen, Blood Alcohol, Carbon Monoxide (CO)
5. For your last category of test. Report screening indications for the chosen test, and some clinical indications for ordering them, normal values/results, and S/Sx associated with high/low or abnormal values when applicable
a. Mammography
On Writing an Ethical Argument Evaluation Paper (PHIL 302)
Topic is Racism between social Classes
Before you begin writing, it is crucial to pick a subject, topic, or a specific argument that interests you. Your paper will be a critical evaluation of the soundness of an argument. If you already have an argument, then you can go on to the next step. If not, you may choose to discuss one from an author you have read, or you may formulate your own. In some courses, you may consider a case study for your paper. In that case you will formulate an argument that purports to defend a resolution to the case. You should note that it is not crucial that you pick an argument with which you agree. It is about equally difficult (or easy) to write a paper opposing an argument as it is to write one supporting it, so you should probably choose an argument that is interesting first.
Your paper will have seven parts:
I. Introduction
II. Position
III. Argument
IV. Justification
A. V ...
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Final Research Paper Assignment: Detailed Guidelines
:
You are asked to write a paper of 1700-words (minimum word count—any paper more than 150 words short of this minimum will not be accepted as a complete paper) to 2000-words (maximum word count—you may exceed this without penalty only if it essential to attaining the purpose of your paper). Your paper must cite the work of at least four philosophers studied during the course; there is no upper limit on the number of sources you may use. You have the option of writing a position paper or a comparison essay, depending on whether your plan is to argue in favor of an original position regarding the work and thought of at least four philosophers covered in the course or to comparatively evaluate the work of four or more philosophers. The topics below may be approached using either strategy; you may find that some will better lend themselves to a position paper (also known as an argumentative essay) and some will work better as a comparison essay. Choose the topic that most interests you and the strategy that works best for you.
Topic Areas
1) Plato, Hume, Kant, and Russell: What is human knowledge?
2) Kant, Mill, Aristotle, and Kierkegaard: What is the ethical life?
3) Sartre, James, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche: What is an authentic, autonomous individual?
4) Descartes, Hume, Searle, and James: What is consciousness?
5) Plato, Kant, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche: What is truth?
6) Plato, Descartes, Hume, and Nietzsche: What is the soul or self (conceived as an entity that is purely mental, spiritual, or nonphysical)?
7) Sartre, James, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche: What is the role and value of religious faith?
8) Descartes, Kant, Sartre, and Nietzsche: What is free will and why does it matter?
9) Socrates/Plato, Russell, Sartre, and Nietzsche: What is the role and value of philosophy?
This assignment is broken into two parts:
Part I includes the following elements
:
- Title of the paper (please do not create a separate title page). Special note: DO NOT title your paper, "Final Paper." Your title is important; it should give the reader an immediate snapshot of what the paper will say and attempt to draw the reader in.
- Introductory paragraph (including your thesis). This is a very important part of the paper--it should not be too short or too long (but probably at least five sentences). Begin by introducing the general topic and providing the reader with some rationale for why this topic, and what you will say about it, is worth thinking and reading about. Good writers usually begin with a "hook" in the first line to draw the reader in. You might pose an interesting or intriguing question, bring in an apposite quote, or make a controversial or surprising claim—even one that seems to go against your thesis. You will soon bring the reader around to what your position is when you state your thesis, which is usually very near the end of the first paragraph. The introductory p ...
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PHIL 2306: Intro. to Ethics
Components of an Argument
Professor J. Welsh
Components of an Argument:
An argument is made up of two or more propositions, one of which is claimed to be supported by the
other.
A proposition, in logic, is a statement that expresses a complete thought. Propositions can be true or
false, and the same proposition can be stated in different ways.
example:
“Torturing children is wrong” is the same content as “It is wrong to torture children”
There are two types of propositions:
conclusions—a proposition that is affirmed or denied on the basis of the other propositions.
premise—a proposition that provides reasons or support for the conclusion.
An argument can have more than one premise.
Once a conclusion is established with premises, it is sometimes then used as a premise to establish
the soundness of another conclusion.
The process by which we move from the premise(s) to the conclusion(s) is known as inference:
Inference: Draws a conclusion on the basis of certain evidence. Inference is only justified if the
evidence is related to the conclusion in the right way. Logic is what identifies how evidence and
conclusions must be related in order for us to claim that the evidence supports the conclusion.
Therefore, you find that the foundation of the argument are the premises.
In a good argument, the premises must be strong enough to support the conclusion and withstand
challenges.
Ethical arguments may contain different types of propositions as premises:
descriptive statements—tell us what is.
prescriptive statements—tell us what ought to be; that is, they deal with values. Normative
judgments and moral principles are prescriptive statements.
definitions—sometimes premises are merely definitions of key terms that may otherwise be
ambiguous, due to having different possible meanings.
analogies—a comparison based upon similarities between two things or events . In logic, analogies
are used to support the conclusion that because things are similar in some important respects,
they are also similar in other respects.
Rhetoric vs. Logical Argumentation:
We distinguish logical argument from what is called rhetoric.
Rhetoric is a means of defending a particular worldview or opinion, rather than analyzing it.
In logical arguments we end with the conclusion; whereas with rhetoric begins with a “pseudo-
conclusion” or opinion.
A rhetorician is distinguished by their using only those statements that support their particular
position, disregarding any statements or facts that do not.
The purpose of rhetoric is to win your opponents over to your view through the power of
persuasive speech, whereas we say that the purpose of a logical argument is to discover the
truth.
Analyzing Arguments:
We analyze arguments, first, by breaking down the argument into premises and conclusion.
One page 51 in the textbook, Bos.
COMPOSITION II
Assignment Sheet: Research-Based Argument Paper
Assignment:
In an original paper of at least 3000 words, articulate and support (through reasoning and research) an argument related to your theme. For this paper, your thesis statement should be the argument you are supporting. For example, for a research paper on the death penalty, a thesis statement might look like this:
Capital punishment denies equal treatment under the law and violates the tenets of civil society; it should be abolished in the United States.
Begin by formulating a research question. A research question is the question you plan to answer in your paper. You should make a specific, original argument—ideally, your argument should be a “new” argument. Avoid generic topics like gay marriage, immigration, abortion, capital punishment, etc. The best papers will add something new to scholarly discussion on the topic. See Chapter 3 of the Palmquist book for advice about forming a good research question.You may define “argument” in one of three ways:
1. You may make a philosophical or theoretical argument.
2. You may propose a solution or course of action in response to a problem or opportunity.
3. You may take a position on a controversial issue.
Goals of the assignment:
1. Develop a research question and an argumentative thesis statement.
2. Use well-developed body paragraphs to support the thesis statement. A well-developed body paragraph includes a topic sentence, some of your own analysis and/or explanation, some evidence, and a conclusion sentence. Aim for paragraphs of about 8-10 typed lines in length.
3. Locate, read, and use scholarly research materials effectively and responsibly.
4. Use rhetorical strategies to appeal to readers’ sense of credibility, logic, and emotion.
5. Use grammar, language, and organizational principles in clear, correct, and effective ways.
Your paper should include:
1. An introductory paragraph and thesis statement that introduce the broad topic you are exploring and articulate the argument you plan to support.
2. Body paragraphs that support your thesis statement through facts and examples, research, and reasoning.
3. Topic and transitional sentences within paragraphs. You may use headings to organize different parts of the paper, but headings are not required.
4. A conclusion paragraph and a correctly formatted APA References page.
5. In-text citations that refer to or quote from 11-14 scholarly sources.
6. A correctly formatted abstract and APA title page.
Forming a Research Question:
As you read and summarize sources for the annotated bibliography, several potential research questions should emerge. The issues, questions, and arguments presented in the sources you have located should provide ideas for your own research question. Use the annotated bibliography as a tool as you form a research question and thesis statement.Research:
You must make use of at least eleven scholarly sources. These eleven sources can draw fr ...
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Argument Essay Assignment
Assignment Description
For this essay, you should choose a topic from the Gale resource on Opposing Viewpoints (see below) and write a 4-5 page essay that argues a clearly defined position about that topic. The essay should have an introduction that has a clear thesis statement and demonstrates the relevance of your topic, several body paragraphs that each make focused claims, and a conclusion.
In upper level courses, you will often be asked to demonstrate your ability to converse with other scholars in your field. Your job is to change the reader’s mind about a particular subject and persuade the reader into believing your argument. Your paper must be written so that it is accessible to readers from a different perspective. In other words, be fair and unbiased when acknowledging what others say about your topic, but then prove why they are wrong using logical reasons and credible evidence. In this essay, you must synthesize various sources while persuading the reader to accept your viewpoint. You do not want to simply report what others are saying, but engage in a dialogue with them.
Purpose and Learning Objectives
The purpose of this assignment is to practice persuasive writing and synthesis of sources. You will increase your critical thinking skills by analyzing yours and others’ assumptions, evaluating multiple perspectives, and developing a clear position. Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for a successful future. You will express all of these skills in this assignment. This essay will be used as the English department assessment for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s mandated core curriculum assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). This essay will address the SLO objectives of critical thinking and written communication.
Your research paper should demonstrate the following learning objectives:
Awareness of the audience to whom you are speaking
Awareness of the purpose of your argument
Ability to enter into a scholarly conversation
Ability to write a qualified and narrow argumentative thesis statement
Ability to synthesize information from various sources
Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support
Ability to research and identify academic sources
Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote while citing correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
Ability to converse in standard, academic English
Minimum Requirements
1,200-1,500 word essay (4-5 pages)
An interesting and informative title
A clearly stated thesis in the introduction that articulates your position and what you want to argue in your paper.
Logical and clear reasons supporting your argument
A document formatted in correct MLA format
5 sources (peer-reviewed journals, books, and reliable web sources)
One of your sources must disagree with your argument and be used to create a counterargument. A counterargument occurs when you show wh.
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ENGL 101
Essay 3 Thesis/Outline Instructions and Checklist
Cause-and-Effect Argument Essay
In preparation for Essay 3 and by completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to respond by objectively compiling information from a variety of sources to compose an essay that understands and practices reading, writing, and rhetoric within the context of a biblical worldview; applies methods of sound reasoning; produces well-structured essays; integrates sources accurately and effectively; writes with clarity; recognizes standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure; and applies knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence editing and revision (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Module/Week 8 LOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
In Module/Week 7, you will write a thesis statement and outline for the cause and effect argument essay that you will write in the next module/week.
Develop an outline for your cause and effect argument essay that includes a clear thesis statement and a plan of support. Be sure to include all parts identified in “Structuring a Cause and Effect Argument” on pages 475–476 in your Practical Argument textbook. In addition, include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary,and 1 paraphrases into your essay from at least 3 outside sources to support your thesis statement and provide opposing argument(s). Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (APA, MLA, or Turabian). Your outside sources can include scholarly sources and the Bible. (Note: Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source for academic writing.)
Cause and Effect Essay Prompt
Write a cause and effect argument in which you answer one of the following questions:
1. How far should the government go to reduce the likelihood of terrorism on American soil?
2. Should illegal immigrants in the Unites States have constitutional rights?
3. Do immigrants have a duty to assimilate themselves into local culture?
Use academic research to include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase (at least 6 total) from at least 3 sources. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (current APA, MLA, or Turabian). The Bible can count as one of your sources.
After reading pages 468–481 in your Practical Argument textbook, you will be prepared to plan your own cause and effect argument that addresses one of the following questions:
1. How far should the government go to reduce the likelihood of terrorism on American soil?
2. Should illegal immigrants in the Unites States have constitutional rights?
3. Do immigrants have a duty to assimilate themselves into local culture?
Begin by reviewing the reading assignment with special attention to page 468—What is a Cause-and-Effect Argument?, page 471—Understanding Cause-and-Effect Relationships, and pages 475–476—Structuring a Cause-and-Effect Argument.
Next, do some preliminary research about your topic utilizing the scho ...
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Argument Essay Assignment
Assignment Description
For this essay, you should choose a topic from the Gale resource on Opposing Viewpoints (see below) and write a 4-5 page essay that argues a clearly defined position about that topic. The essay should have an introduction that has a clear thesis statement and demonstrates the relevance of your topic, several body paragraphs that each make focused claims, and a conclusion.
In upper level courses, you will often be asked to demonstrate your ability to converse with other scholars in your field. Your job is to change the reader’s mind about a particular subject and persuade the reader into believing your argument. Your paper must be written so that it is accessible to readers from a different perspective. In other words, be fair and unbiased when acknowledging what others say about your topic, but then prove why they are wrong using logical reasons and credible evidence. In this essay, you must synthesize various sources while persuading the reader to accept your viewpoint. You do not want to simply report what others are saying, but engage in a dialogue with them.
Purpose and Learning Objectives
The purpose of this assignment is to practice persuasive writing and synthesis of sources. You will increase your critical thinking skills by analyzing yours and others’ assumptions, evaluating multiple perspectives, and developing a clear position. Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for a successful future. You will express all of these skills in this assignment. This essay will be used as the English department assessment for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s mandated core curriculum assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). This essay will address the SLO objectives of critical thinking and written communication.
Your research paper should demonstrate the following learning objectives:
Awareness of the audience to whom you are speaking
Awareness of the purpose of your argument
Ability to enter into a scholarly conversation
Ability to write a qualified and narrow argumentative thesis statement
Ability to synthesize information from various sources
Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support
Ability to research and identify academic sources
Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote while citing correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
Ability to converse in standard, academic English
Minimum Requirements
1,200-1,500 word essay (4-5 pages)
An interesting and informative title
A clearly stated thesis in the introduction that articulates your position and what you want to argue in your paper.
Logical and clear reasons supporting your argument
A document formatted in correct MLA format
5 sources (peer-reviewed journals, books, and reliable web sources)
One of your sources must disagree with your argument and be used to create a counterargument. A counterargument occurs when you show wha.
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Argument Essay Assignment
Assignment Description
For this essay, you should choose a topic from the Gale resource on Opposing Viewpoints (see below) and write a 4-5 page essay that argues a clearly defined position about that topic. The essay should have an introduction that has a clear thesis statement and demonstrates the relevance of your topic, several body paragraphs that each make focused claims, and a conclusion.
In upper level courses, you will often be asked to demonstrate your ability to converse with other scholars in your field. Your job is to change the reader’s mind about a particular subject and persuade the reader into believing your argument. Your paper must be written so that it is accessible to readers from a different perspective. In other words, be fair and unbiased when acknowledging what others say about your topic, but then prove why they are wrong using logical reasons and credible evidence. In this essay, you must synthesize various sources while persuading the reader to accept your viewpoint. You do not want to simply report what others are saying, but engage in a dialogue with them.
Purpose and Learning Objectives
The purpose of this assignment is to practice persuasive writing and synthesis of sources. You will increase your critical thinking skills by analyzing yours and others’ assumptions, evaluating multiple perspectives, and developing a clear position. Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for a successful future. You will express all of these skills in this assignment. This essay will be used as the English department assessment for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s mandated core curriculum assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). This essay will address the SLO objectives of critical thinking and written communication.
Your research paper should demonstrate the following learning objectives:
Awareness of the audience to whom you are speaking
Awareness of the purpose of your argument
Ability to enter into a scholarly conversation
Ability to write a qualified and narrow argumentative thesis statement
Ability to synthesize information from various sources
Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support
Ability to research and identify academic sources
Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote while citing correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
Ability to converse in standard, academic English
Minimum Requirements
1,200-1,500 word essay (4-5 pages)
An interesting and informative title
A clearly stated thesis in the introduction that articulates your position and what you want to argue in your paper.
Logical and clear reasons supporting your argument
A document formatted in correct MLA format
5 sources (peer-reviewed journals, books, and reliable web sources)
One of your sources must disagree with your argument and be used to create a counterargument. A counterargument occurs when you show wha.
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I am adding a web link for you to review, here are a few web links on Social Entrepreneurship
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http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2012/30-under-30/30-under-30_social.html
2.
From Stanford University:
Social Entrepreneurship: the case for Definition.
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Prepare
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An introduction
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A body that uses the objectives as headings (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, & 2.4 spelled out). After commenting on or defining the objectives (no names) include a couple of individual team member’s specific connections and/or applications by name.
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A reference page that lists the e-text plus at least two other sources.
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Discuss the way the idea of heroism develops from
Gilgamesh
through
The Iliad
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The Odyssey
, and
The Aeneid.
Focus your discussion of heroism in each text around both the connection between heroic action and divine will and the relationship between the hero and his people. THREE PARAGRAPHS
Compare the role of vengeance in
Agamemnon
,
Medea
, and
Beowulf
. In what ways does the avenger stand for justice? In what ways does the avenger pose a threat to the continuance of society? What does each text lead you to conclude about the viability of revenge in a civilized society? THREE PARAGRAPHS
Compare the depiction of love in
The Aeneid
,
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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Topic is Racism between social Classes
Before you begin writing, it is crucial to pick a subject, topic, or a specific argument that interests you. Your paper will be a critical evaluation of the soundness of an argument. If you already have an argument, then you can go on to the next step. If not, you may choose to discuss one from an author you have read, or you may formulate your own. In some courses, you may consider a case study for your paper. In that case you will formulate an argument that purports to defend a resolution to the case. You should note that it is not crucial that you pick an argument with which you agree. It is about equally difficult (or easy) to write a paper opposing an argument as it is to write one supporting it, so you should probably choose an argument that is interesting first.
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1) Plato, Hume, Kant, and Russell: What is human knowledge?
2) Kant, Mill, Aristotle, and Kierkegaard: What is the ethical life?
3) Sartre, James, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche: What is an authentic, autonomous individual?
4) Descartes, Hume, Searle, and James: What is consciousness?
5) Plato, Kant, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche: What is truth?
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Professor J. Welsh
Components of an Argument:
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other.
A proposition, in logic, is a statement that expresses a complete thought. Propositions can be true or
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position, disregarding any statements or facts that do not.
The purpose of rhetoric is to win your opponents over to your view through the power of
persuasive speech, whereas we say that the purpose of a logical argument is to discover the
truth.
Analyzing Arguments:
We analyze arguments, first, by breaking down the argument into premises and conclusion.
One page 51 in the textbook, Bos.
COMPOSITION II
Assignment Sheet: Research-Based Argument Paper
Assignment:
In an original paper of at least 3000 words, articulate and support (through reasoning and research) an argument related to your theme. For this paper, your thesis statement should be the argument you are supporting. For example, for a research paper on the death penalty, a thesis statement might look like this:
Capital punishment denies equal treatment under the law and violates the tenets of civil society; it should be abolished in the United States.
Begin by formulating a research question. A research question is the question you plan to answer in your paper. You should make a specific, original argument—ideally, your argument should be a “new” argument. Avoid generic topics like gay marriage, immigration, abortion, capital punishment, etc. The best papers will add something new to scholarly discussion on the topic. See Chapter 3 of the Palmquist book for advice about forming a good research question.You may define “argument” in one of three ways:
1. You may make a philosophical or theoretical argument.
2. You may propose a solution or course of action in response to a problem or opportunity.
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1. Develop a research question and an argumentative thesis statement.
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For this essay, you should choose a topic from the Gale resource on Opposing Viewpoints (see below) and write a 4-5 page essay that argues a clearly defined position about that topic. The essay should have an introduction that has a clear thesis statement and demonstrates the relevance of your topic, several body paragraphs that each make focused claims, and a conclusion.
In upper level courses, you will often be asked to demonstrate your ability to converse with other scholars in your field. Your job is to change the reader’s mind about a particular subject and persuade the reader into believing your argument. Your paper must be written so that it is accessible to readers from a different perspective. In other words, be fair and unbiased when acknowledging what others say about your topic, but then prove why they are wrong using logical reasons and credible evidence. In this essay, you must synthesize various sources while persuading the reader to accept your viewpoint. You do not want to simply report what others are saying, but engage in a dialogue with them.
Purpose and Learning Objectives
The purpose of this assignment is to practice persuasive writing and synthesis of sources. You will increase your critical thinking skills by analyzing yours and others’ assumptions, evaluating multiple perspectives, and developing a clear position. Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for a successful future. You will express all of these skills in this assignment. This essay will be used as the English department assessment for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s mandated core curriculum assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). This essay will address the SLO objectives of critical thinking and written communication.
Your research paper should demonstrate the following learning objectives:
Awareness of the audience to whom you are speaking
Awareness of the purpose of your argument
Ability to enter into a scholarly conversation
Ability to write a qualified and narrow argumentative thesis statement
Ability to synthesize information from various sources
Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support
Ability to research and identify academic sources
Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote while citing correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
Ability to converse in standard, academic English
Minimum Requirements
1,200-1,500 word essay (4-5 pages)
An interesting and informative title
A clearly stated thesis in the introduction that articulates your position and what you want to argue in your paper.
Logical and clear reasons supporting your argument
A document formatted in correct MLA format
5 sources (peer-reviewed journals, books, and reliable web sources)
One of your sources must disagree with your argument and be used to create a counterargument. A counterargument occurs when you show wh.
ENGL 101Essay 3 ThesisOutline Instructions and ChecklistCause.docxSALU18
ENGL 101
Essay 3 Thesis/Outline Instructions and Checklist
Cause-and-Effect Argument Essay
In preparation for Essay 3 and by completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to respond by objectively compiling information from a variety of sources to compose an essay that understands and practices reading, writing, and rhetoric within the context of a biblical worldview; applies methods of sound reasoning; produces well-structured essays; integrates sources accurately and effectively; writes with clarity; recognizes standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure; and applies knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence editing and revision (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Module/Week 8 LOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
In Module/Week 7, you will write a thesis statement and outline for the cause and effect argument essay that you will write in the next module/week.
Develop an outline for your cause and effect argument essay that includes a clear thesis statement and a plan of support. Be sure to include all parts identified in “Structuring a Cause and Effect Argument” on pages 475–476 in your Practical Argument textbook. In addition, include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary,and 1 paraphrases into your essay from at least 3 outside sources to support your thesis statement and provide opposing argument(s). Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (APA, MLA, or Turabian). Your outside sources can include scholarly sources and the Bible. (Note: Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source for academic writing.)
Cause and Effect Essay Prompt
Write a cause and effect argument in which you answer one of the following questions:
1. How far should the government go to reduce the likelihood of terrorism on American soil?
2. Should illegal immigrants in the Unites States have constitutional rights?
3. Do immigrants have a duty to assimilate themselves into local culture?
Use academic research to include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase (at least 6 total) from at least 3 sources. Be sure to document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (current APA, MLA, or Turabian). The Bible can count as one of your sources.
After reading pages 468–481 in your Practical Argument textbook, you will be prepared to plan your own cause and effect argument that addresses one of the following questions:
1. How far should the government go to reduce the likelihood of terrorism on American soil?
2. Should illegal immigrants in the Unites States have constitutional rights?
3. Do immigrants have a duty to assimilate themselves into local culture?
Begin by reviewing the reading assignment with special attention to page 468—What is a Cause-and-Effect Argument?, page 471—Understanding Cause-and-Effect Relationships, and pages 475–476—Structuring a Cause-and-Effect Argument.
Next, do some preliminary research about your topic utilizing the scho ...
Argument Essay AssignmentAssignment DescriptionFor this es.docxjewisonantone
Argument Essay Assignment
Assignment Description
For this essay, you should choose a topic from the Gale resource on Opposing Viewpoints (see below) and write a 4-5 page essay that argues a clearly defined position about that topic. The essay should have an introduction that has a clear thesis statement and demonstrates the relevance of your topic, several body paragraphs that each make focused claims, and a conclusion.
In upper level courses, you will often be asked to demonstrate your ability to converse with other scholars in your field. Your job is to change the reader’s mind about a particular subject and persuade the reader into believing your argument. Your paper must be written so that it is accessible to readers from a different perspective. In other words, be fair and unbiased when acknowledging what others say about your topic, but then prove why they are wrong using logical reasons and credible evidence. In this essay, you must synthesize various sources while persuading the reader to accept your viewpoint. You do not want to simply report what others are saying, but engage in a dialogue with them.
Purpose and Learning Objectives
The purpose of this assignment is to practice persuasive writing and synthesis of sources. You will increase your critical thinking skills by analyzing yours and others’ assumptions, evaluating multiple perspectives, and developing a clear position. Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for a successful future. You will express all of these skills in this assignment. This essay will be used as the English department assessment for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s mandated core curriculum assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). This essay will address the SLO objectives of critical thinking and written communication.
Your research paper should demonstrate the following learning objectives:
Awareness of the audience to whom you are speaking
Awareness of the purpose of your argument
Ability to enter into a scholarly conversation
Ability to write a qualified and narrow argumentative thesis statement
Ability to synthesize information from various sources
Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support
Ability to research and identify academic sources
Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote while citing correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
Ability to converse in standard, academic English
Minimum Requirements
1,200-1,500 word essay (4-5 pages)
An interesting and informative title
A clearly stated thesis in the introduction that articulates your position and what you want to argue in your paper.
Logical and clear reasons supporting your argument
A document formatted in correct MLA format
5 sources (peer-reviewed journals, books, and reliable web sources)
One of your sources must disagree with your argument and be used to create a counterargument. A counterargument occurs when you show wha.
Argument Essay AssignmentAssignment DescriptionFor this es.docxwraythallchan
Argument Essay Assignment
Assignment Description
For this essay, you should choose a topic from the Gale resource on Opposing Viewpoints (see below) and write a 4-5 page essay that argues a clearly defined position about that topic. The essay should have an introduction that has a clear thesis statement and demonstrates the relevance of your topic, several body paragraphs that each make focused claims, and a conclusion.
In upper level courses, you will often be asked to demonstrate your ability to converse with other scholars in your field. Your job is to change the reader’s mind about a particular subject and persuade the reader into believing your argument. Your paper must be written so that it is accessible to readers from a different perspective. In other words, be fair and unbiased when acknowledging what others say about your topic, but then prove why they are wrong using logical reasons and credible evidence. In this essay, you must synthesize various sources while persuading the reader to accept your viewpoint. You do not want to simply report what others are saying, but engage in a dialogue with them.
Purpose and Learning Objectives
The purpose of this assignment is to practice persuasive writing and synthesis of sources. You will increase your critical thinking skills by analyzing yours and others’ assumptions, evaluating multiple perspectives, and developing a clear position. Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for a successful future. You will express all of these skills in this assignment. This essay will be used as the English department assessment for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s mandated core curriculum assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). This essay will address the SLO objectives of critical thinking and written communication.
Your research paper should demonstrate the following learning objectives:
Awareness of the audience to whom you are speaking
Awareness of the purpose of your argument
Ability to enter into a scholarly conversation
Ability to write a qualified and narrow argumentative thesis statement
Ability to synthesize information from various sources
Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support
Ability to research and identify academic sources
Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote while citing correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
Ability to converse in standard, academic English
Minimum Requirements
1,200-1,500 word essay (4-5 pages)
An interesting and informative title
A clearly stated thesis in the introduction that articulates your position and what you want to argue in your paper.
Logical and clear reasons supporting your argument
A document formatted in correct MLA format
5 sources (peer-reviewed journals, books, and reliable web sources)
One of your sources must disagree with your argument and be used to create a counterargument. A counterargument occurs when you show wha.
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I am adding a web link for you to review, here are a few web links on Social Entrepreneurship
1. From Forbes.com here is a list of several young social entrepreneurs.
http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2012/30-under-30/30-under-30_social.html
2.
From Stanford University:
Social Entrepreneurship: the case for Definition.
http://ssir.org/articles/entry/social_entrepreneurship_the_case_for_definition
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Discuss
this week’s objectives with your team sharing related research, connections and applications made by individual team members.
Prepare
a 350- to 1,050- word Reflection from the learning that took place in your team forum with:
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An introduction
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A body that uses the objectives as headings (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, & 2.4 spelled out). After commenting on or defining the objectives (no names) include a couple of individual team member’s specific connections and/or applications by name.
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A conclusion that highlights a few specifics from the body of the Reflection.
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A reference page that lists the e-text plus at least two other sources.
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Initial Discussion - 300 words
2 Responses - each 250 words.
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1) What information is retained in the hive?
2) Specifically, what security incident information could be extracted from the System Hive?
1) It should be a minimum of 400 Words not including references
2) APA Format and scholarly References needed
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Gilgamesh
through
The Iliad
/
The Odyssey
, and
The Aeneid.
Focus your discussion of heroism in each text around both the connection between heroic action and divine will and the relationship between the hero and his people. THREE PARAGRAPHS
Compare the role of vengeance in
Agamemnon
,
Medea
, and
Beowulf
. In what ways does the avenger stand for justice? In what ways does the avenger pose a threat to the continuance of society? What does each text lead you to conclude about the viability of revenge in a civilized society? THREE PARAGRAPHS
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The Aeneid
,
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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1 PAGE
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200-300 words, work sited
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one page, doubled spaced, in Times New Roman font, with standard
1 inch margins on all sides
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Discuss the typica l clinical presentation of the diagnosis , Hip Osteoarthritis(OA), included possible therapeutic exercise treatment intervention, also recommendations for the management of the condition.
Introduction: First about OA and then write about Hip OA
Describe the pathophysiology of the diagnosis and the expected clinical presentation anticipated. If it varies, them describe common variations.
Discuss
etiology
and
demographics
related to the diagnosis(I.e., is this dx more common in men than women, what age, group ect)
Very important only use the articles provides, not citation work submitted via turnitin!!!!
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a. IP addresses that are being rejected and dropped
b. Probes to ports that have no application services running on them
c. Source-routed packets
d. Suspicious outbound connections
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n/a
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35806 Topic AbortionNumber of Pages 5 (Double Spaced)Num.docx
1. 35806 Topic: Abortion
Number of Pages: 5 (Double Spaced)
Number of sources: 3
Writing Style: APA
Type of document: Essay
Academic Level:Undergraduate
Category: Philosophy
Language Style: English (U.S.)
Order Instructions:
Week 5 - Final Paper
Ethical Reasoning
[WLO: 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4]
Please read these assignment instructions before writing your
paper as they contain very precise and specific instructions on
both the content and format requirements. You should download
the provided outlinePreview the document and use that to
structure your paper, and consult the assignment
2. guidancePreview the document and modeled examplePreview
the document for additional help. Finally, before submitting
your assignment please use the checklistPreview the document
to ensure that you have completed all of the requirements.
Overview
This course has three written assignments that build upon one
another and are designed to take you step-by-step through a
process of writing a paper that identifies an ethical question,
examines the context, issues, and arguments surrounding the
question, and attempts to defend an answer to that question
using strong moral reasoning.
In the Week 1 assignment, “Ethical Question,” you chose an
ethical question, provided an introduction, a position statement
and supporting reason, and an opposing position statement and
supporting reason.
In the Week 3 assignment, “Applying an Ethical Theory,” you
explained utilitarianism, deontology, or virtue ethics, including
its core moral principle or ideal, and applied that theory to the
topic by demonstrating how its principles would support a
particular position on your ethical question.
In this final written assignment, you will combine what you
have done in these two exercises by examining an ethical issue
and defending your own position on an ethical question
regarding that issue.
This final written assignment should be written in essay form
with the following clearly labeled sections:
Introduction
Ethical Argument
3. Explanation and Defense
Objection and Response
Conclusion
The paper should be between 1,300 and 1,500 words, utilize
three scholarly resources, and include a title page and reference
page.
Part 1: Introduction
In this section of the paper, you will begin with your ethical
question, introduce the topic and paper, and close with a thesis
statement.
The ethical question may be the same as your Week 3 written
assignment (“Applying an Ethical Theory”) or a revised version
of it.
The introduction should be revised in a way that reflects your
additional thinking on the issue and question.
End this section with a thesis statement that states your position
on the issue (the answer to the ethical question you believe is
strongest) and provides a brief summary of the main ideas you
will be presenting in the paper. Please see the assignment
guidance for examples of thesis statements.
Place the introduction under the Part 1: Introduction heading.
Part 2: Ethical Argument
In this section of the paper, you will present the strongest
argument you can in support of the position you have stated in
4. your introduction.
This will be similar to the “supporting reasons” you offered in
the first assignment; however, this argument should reflect your
research into the key ethical issues that need to be identified
and addressed, the arguments on different sides of this problem,
and the theories of moral reasoning we have studied in the class
(you will discuss the specific details and implications of the
moral theories in the next two sections).
You can think of this as a summary of the main argument you
would give if you were an attorney trying to convince a jury of
your position.
Place this information under the Part 2: Ethical Argument
heading.
Part 3: Explanation and Defense
In this section, you will explain and defend your argument by
drawing on the moral theory that aligns most closely with the
argument you presented in Part 2. This may be the same theory
you discussed in your second assignment, but it may also be a
different theory.
You must first explain the theory in general terms similar to
how you explained a theory in your second assignment,
including a brief account of the historical background of the
theory and the philosopher(s) associated with it and general
overview of the core moral ideal or principle of the theory,
including the way it guides and constrains moral reasoning.
You should then clearly show how your argument represents an
application of that form of moral reasoning.
In other words, if the argument you present in Part 2 is
5. utilitarian, deontological, or virtue-based (teleological), you
will want to explain utilitarianism, deontology, or virtue ethics
in general terms, then explain how your argument from Part 2
reflects or draws upon the core principles and values of that
theory. Please refer to the Week 3 assignment instructions for
directions on how to explain and apply the moral theory.
Place this section under the Part 3: Explanation and Defense
heading.
Part 4: Objection and Response
In this section of the paper, you will present the strongest
objection you can to your argument, and briefly defend that
objection by appealing to a different ethical theory than the one
you focused on in Part 3.
Briefly explain the core moral ideal or principle of the theory
and how that could be the basis of an objection to your
argument. For instance, if you explained and defended your own
argument by applying the principles of virtue ethics, you could
raise an objection from the perspective of utilitarianism by
briefly explaining the core utilitarian principle and how
applying that principle could lead someone to a different
conclusion than the one you are defending.
Next, you should respond to the objection by explaining why it
is not strong enough to undermine the main argument in defense
of your position.
See the assignment guidance for suggestions on how to
effectively respond to the objection.
Place this section under the Part 4: Objection and Response
heading.
6. Part 5: Conclusion
In this section of the paper, provide a summary of what you
have done in the paper by briefly describing what you
accomplished in each of the above sections.
Place this section under the Part 5: Conclusion heading.
Resource Requirement
You must use at least three scholarly resources, only one of
which may be the textbook. In other words, you must use at
least two scholarly resources in addition to the textbook.
Acceptable ways of using a source include providing a
quotation, summary, or paraphrase; merely providing a citation,
especially when it is unclear how or where the text supports
your claim, is not sufficient.
If you need help with finding additional resources or are unsure
about whether a particular resource will count toward the
requirement, please contact your instructor.
For sources to count toward the resources requirement, they
must be cited within the text of your paper and on the reference
page. Sources that are listed on the references page but not cited
within the paper do not count toward fulfilling the resources
requirement.
In your paper,
Introduce the topic and paper.
Provide a thesis statement.
Present an argument in support of the position.
7. Defend the argument by explaining and applying the ethical
theory that most closely aligns with the argument.
Present an objection to the argument by appealing to a different
ethical theory.
Respond to the objection.
Provide a conclusion that describes what was accomplished in
each of the sections of the paper.
The Ethical Reasoning Final Paper
Must be 1,300 to 1,500 words in length (not including title and
references pages) and formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to
an external site.)Links to an external site.resource.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
SHORTENED TITLE
Abortion
Jackie Duong
PHI 208: Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Prof. Dukette
8. Running head: ABORTION
2
SHORTENED TITLE
November 5, 2018
Abortion
Part 1: Ethical Question
Should abortion be legal?
Part 2: Introduction
On January 22, 1973, “Roe v. Wade was a legal case in which
the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (7-2) that unduly restrictive state
regulation of abortion is unconstitutional” (Roe v. Wade, 2018).
As stated in the Britannica, Justice A. Blackmun came to a
conclusion that, “criminalizing abortion in most instances
violated a woman’s constitutional right of privacy, which it
found to be implicit in the liberty guarantee of the due process
clause of the Fourteenth Amendment” (Roe v. Wade, 2018).
This case was huge case back then and it is definitely still
relevant now.
Part 3: Position Statement
There has been a debate for a long time about whether abortion
should be legal or not. In my opinion, I think that abortion
should be legal. Some say that abortion should be illegal
because it is considered killing a fetus, and some say that it is
against the bible. Primarily, abortion should be legal because it
should be a woman’s choice to do what she wants with her
body. If abortion was illegal, the law is taking away a woman’s
decision to do what she wants. Abortion being illegal is almost
like taking away a woman’s right to her body as well. Why
would anyone want a woman to bring an unwanted baby into the
world and not provide them the best life possible?
Part 4: Reasons in Support of Your Position
The reason why I support abortion is because that a woman
should be about to make choices for herself, and not let any man
or law do that for her. The reason why Roe v. Wade was passed
9. was because that it violated a woman’s right to privacy and
deemed unconstitutional. Also, one huge argument, is that
women get raped and sexually assaulted more than we know. If
the victim of rape was to get pregnant by her perpetrator, she
should have the right to have an abortion because it was an
unwanted pregnancy.
Part 5: Opposing Position Statement
Abortion should be illegal because it is killing a human being.
Part 6: Reasons in Support of the Opposing Position
Some people would rather bring a baby into this world and then
put the baby up for adoption so that it could have a chance of
living. Pro-life supporters think that killing the fetus is the
worst thing anyone can do because it just like killing a human
being in their eyes. Also, not only do they think it is killing a
human being, it is also against the bible. Some people are
religious and think that abortion should be illegal because it is
against their religion.
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PHI 208: Ethics and Moral Reasoning
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10. Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Ethical Argument
Part 3: Explanation and Defense
Part 4: Objection and Response
Part 5: Conclusion
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Week 5 Assignment Guidance:
General Notes and Advice:
· This paper is a demonstration of what you have learned about
moral reasoning based on our examining of ethical theories and
specific ethical issues. As such, you should focus your
attention on carefully spelling out the reasoning that supports
your conclusion, and relating that to the theories we have
discussed in class.
· You are free to write on the same topic and question you wrote
on in previous papers, or choose a different topic and question.
· If you choose a different topic, you would benefit from going
through the exercises in the previous assignments.
· You are free to draw upon the work you did in previous
papers, and reuse parts that you feel were strong, but you are
not to simply recycle the previous papers. This paper should
reflect the culmination of the development of your thoughts on
this issue, and many of the requirements for the final paper
cannot be satisfied by a heavily recycled paper.
· The consideration of an objection against your own view is a
11. way of showing that your view has the support of good reasons
and can answer its strongest objections. Therefore, aim at
identifying and addressing the strongest opposing argument you
can, bearing in mind that a good thesis should be able to
respond to the best arguments for the other side.
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement is more than just a position statement of
the sort you provided in the first assignment; rather, it states the
position and the primary reasons in such a way that the reader
should have a clear sense of how the reasons support the
position, which is what will be spelled out and explained in the
body of the paper. Please see the guide on constructing a thesis
statement at the end of this document.
Ethical Argument
The ethical argument does not need to refer to a specific ethical
theory like utilitarianism or deontology. If you believe that the
strongest argument relates certain actions or policies to the
values and character needed to flourish, you could explain that
here, and then in the next section describe virtue theory and the
way that it regards questions of character and flourishing to be
more fundamental than consequences or duties. Or, if you
think that the strongest argument in favor of your position
involves showing the consequences, you can argue that one
action or policy has better consequences than another. In the
next section, you can explain why you believe that the action or
policy with the best consequences is the morally correct one by
explaining utilitarian theory. Or you could explain why one
action or policy involves respecting or violating fundamental
rights, or is inconsistent, or fails to respect persons, or
something like that and then explain that in the next section by
discussing Kantian theory.
Objection and Response
The objection needs to directly address the argument that you
made. One way to think about that is whether someone could
accept the view of the objection and accept your own view at
the same time.
12. When you respond, you can identify a premise or assumption
that the objection makes that can be challenged. Remember that
if you challenge a premise or assumption, you thereby challenge
the conclusions that are based on that premise or assumption.
You might also try to show that the objection is inconsistent, or
that it would lead to further conclusions that are unacceptable.
When you respond, be sure that you do not end up defending a
different position than the one you defended in the main part of
the paper.
Guide on Constructing Thesis Statements
The thesis serves as the backbone of your paper. Or if you like,
it states the central idea of the paper, around which everything
else revolves. Every part of your paper is meant to in some way
explain and defend that thesis. So it’s really important to
construct a thesis that is focused enough that you can defend it
in the space given to your paper, and for that thesis to be clear,
concrete and specific, and to include a statement of the primary
reasons for that position.
So let’s look at some examples of some strong and some weaker
theses.
First you will be presented with a weak thesis statement, and
you should try to think about why it’s weak and what might
make it stronger before reading the explanation.
1. Weak Thesis:
· Abortion is a really tough issue that has sparked a lot of
controversy and debate for over four decades, and there are
many good arguments on both sides.
What makes it weak:
· No position. In other words, you don’t really tell me what
your stand is on this issue; you simply reiterate that it is an
ethically important issue, which should already be obvious. Be
sure that your thesis clearly states your position.
Some Stronger Alternatives:
· Even though abortion involves taking the life of a biologically
13. human creature, its relative lack of development, considered in
comparison to the burdens a woman may face in carrying it to
term, means that abortion may be morally justified in some
cases, and that is a determination that should be left up to the
individual woman to make with the full support of the law.
· Anytime there is uncertainty about whether a class of beings is
human, a liberal democratic society should always err on the
side of humanity, thus we should consider fetuses to be human
and criminalize most cases of abortion.
These statements specify the position that the person takes, and
provide a concise statement of the primary reasons for that
position. They also limit themselves to one particular aspect of
this wide and complex debate. Compare that with the next
thesis.
2. Weak Thesis:
· Racism is a problem in this country because blacks are treated
as inferiors, there is too much prejudice within law
enforcement, and there are many racist stereotypes in the media
and popular culture.
What makes it weak:
· Too broad. While each of these points is worth considering, it
would be impossible to adequately defend all of these claims
within the scope of a single paper. It is important to make sure
that the claim being defended is narrow and focused enough that
you can adequately defended it in the space provided by the
assignment. Remember that it is better to be narrow and deep,
rather than broad and shallow.
Some Stronger Alternatives:
· When we examine rates of incarceration and instances of
police brutality, we find that people of color are targeted at
much higher rates than whites, and this reveals an inherent
racism within the criminal justice system that is unjust and
demands substantial and concerted efforts to change.
14. · While some people may find the image of the “Mammy”
character in literature, media, and advertising to be warm and
comforting, it reinforces the idea that the “proper place” of the
black woman is in a servile position, which in turn supports a
conception of the inherent inferiority of blacks that conflicts
with the notion that all humans are inherently equal.
Notice how each of these theses limits itself to one of the many
ways in which racism might be a force in society. Moreover, it
doesn't simply describe the sociological facts; it also includes a
clear ethical claim, i.e., a claim that invokes conceptions of
value, right and wrong, and so forth. Compare that with the
next thesis.
3. Weak Thesis:
· Placing more restrictions on gun ownership will make it much
harder for potential criminals to have access to guns.
What makes it weak:
· Not an ethical thesis. The claim made by this thesis statement
is a sociological one, not an ethical one, strictly speaking; in
other words, it is a claim about what effects on society certain
policies will most likely have. An ethical thesis would state the
ethical significance of that claim, if it were true. The truth of
the claim may mean that we have a responsibility to impose
tighter restrictions on gun ownership, but it may not. Whether
or not it does depends on how that fact relates to our
conceptions of ethical value and moral responsibility.
Some Stronger Alternatives:
· While supporters of gun control are correct in holding that
there should be some restrictions on gun ownership, I will argue
that restrictions similar to those in many European countries
would cause more harm than it would prevent if implemented in
the United States, given how many people in our society depend
upon guns for protection.
15. · While tighter gun control measures might mean that some
people will not be able to engage as freely in certain leisure
activities like sport hunting and target shooting, the fact that
human life itself is far more valuable than such activities and
that lives that would be saved by tighter gun control measures
justifies the inconvenience such measures would cause for a few
people.
In the first case, the thesis appeals to the idea that our moral
responsibility is to ensure the greatest good and least harm. In
the second case, it appeals to the ethical idea that the value of
human life itself outweighs the value of any particular
enjoyments within that life. These ideas are all debatable, as
are the sociological facts, but the relation between the two is
the focus of the thesis; the body of the paper would be focused
on defending these debatable claims.
4. Weak Thesis:
· I believe that doctors have an obligation to always respect the
rights of their patients.
What makes it weak:
· Too vague about some of the key terms. Watch out for terms
like “rights” and “respect” and others that can mean many
different things. You want to instead be as specific as you can.
In the alternatives below, notice how the “rights” in question
are specified, and what it means to “respect” a patient (and what
it doesn’t mean) are also clarified.
Some Stronger Alternatives:
· A patient always has the right to be told the truth by his or her
doctor so that he or she can make the most informed decisions,
even when telling the truth results in greater harm than good.
· A patient has the right to the most effective form of treatments
possible from her doctor, and if a doctor believes that a patient
will be better treated if they aren’t aware of the whole situation,
16. then it is permissible for the doctor to lie.
5. Weak Thesis:
· Criminals are scourges on society and it’s ridiculous to think
they deserve to keep living.
What makes it weak:
· Too extreme, indefensible, uses inflammatory language. This
is a formal philosophical essay, not a screed, not a Facebook
post or blog comment, not a conversation among friends. Make
sure your position can be adequately defended with reasons and
evidence, and that you maintain a respectful, formal tone.
Some Stronger Alternatives:
· When someone knowingly and deliberately takes the life of
someone else without just cause, the only kind of punishment
that truly fits that crime and satisfies the demands of justice is
to have his or her own life taken in return.
· It is never right to take the life of an innocent person, and
since there is always a possibility that we might execute an
innocent person, capital punishment is not justified.
6. Weak Thesis:
· Everyone has their own religious beliefs, and who are we to
force them to pray if they don’t want to?
What makes it weak:
· Rhetorical question, not a statement. Remember that this is a
thesis statement.In fact, avoid using rhetorical questions
anywhere in your essay. Ideas are almost always communicated
much more clearly and precisely when they are stated positively
and directly.
Some Stronger Alternatives:
· Since public prayer implicitly expresses an endorsement of
17. religious belief, officially sanctioned prayer in public schools
constitutes a violation of religious freedom and should not be
allowed.
· While official school prayers are a violation of religious
freedom, banning any student-led prayer gathering on campus
grounds is equally a violation of religious freedom.
Again, remember that a thesis announces your position, and it is
something you can argue for. I should know what conclusion
you will be trying to defend on this topic, and the primary
reasons supporting that conclusion. And for ethics papers, the
thesis should have a clear ethical statement to make.
In sum, you should avoid a thesis statement that:
1. doesn’t state the position clearly and directly;
2. is too broad;
3. does not state an ethical claim;
4. is too vague;
5. is extreme, indefensible, or uses inflammatory language;
6. uses rhetorical questions.
When you have constructed your thesis, run through these
examples and consider whether your thesis statement makes any
of these mistakes. If it does, try to revise it, and if you are
unsure or are having trouble, please consult your instructor.
Week 5 Assignment Checklist
This checklist can help you ensure that you have completed all
of the assignment instructions.
Provide an introduction that:.
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Starts with the question,
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Describes the ethical problem (including the most relevant
issues),
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Summarizes the procedure of the paper,
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18. Concludes with a thesis statement.
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Place the introduction under the PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
heading.
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Present the strongest in support of the position stated in the
introduction.
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Place the argument under the PART TWO: ETHICAL
ARGUMENT heading
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Explain in general terms the moral theory that aligns most
closely with the argument presented in Part Two, following the
procedure described in the Week 3 assignment.
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Show how the argument represents an application of that form
of moral reasoning.
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Place the application of the theory to the question under the
PART THREE: EXPLANATION AND DEFENSE heading.
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Present the strongest objection you can to your argument, and
briefly defend that objection by appealing to a different ethical
theory than the one you focused on in part three.
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Explain the core moral ideal or principle of the theory and how
that could be the basis of an objection to your argument.
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Respond to the objection by explaining why it is not strong
enough to undermine the main argument in defense of your
position.
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Place the application of the theory to the question under the
PART FOUR: OBJECTION AND RESPONSE heading.
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Place the application of the theory to the question under the
19. PART FIVE: CONCLUSION heading.
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Include at least 3 scholarly sources.
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Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the
reference page.
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Include a title page and list of references.
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Proofread carefully for mechanical and grammatical errors.
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Format the assignment in APA style.
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Write between 1300-1500 words.
I uploaded documents that's an outline to follow, so it should be
fairly easy to do and follow.
I have gotten a part of my argument down, but if you guys can,
please apply an ethical theory in my paper. Here are the three
theories to choose from:
utilitarianism - A consequentialist ethical theory that holds that
morally right actions, laws, or policies are those whose
consequences contain the greatest positive value and least
negative value compared to the consequences of available
alternatives.
Deontological Ethics (deontology) - Ethical systems that
maintain that the moral value of actions depends on some
feature of the action itself.
virtue ethics - Ethical systems that focus on identifying and
20. describing the kinds of character traits or virtues that are
integral to living a good human life
Thank you!