Grading Rubric: Research Paper Student’s name __________________________________________________________ Introduction that explains why the topic is controversial and contains a thesis statement that takes a position /30 Excellent: 27-30; Good: 24-26; Adequate: 21-23; Inadequate: below 21 ________________________________________________________________________ Well-organized body paragraphs. After your body paragraph that provides definitions and background information, each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that supports the position (argument) that you take with your thesis statement. Each paragraph must also provide supporting evidence, drawn from your sources. /100 Excellent: 90-100; Good: 80-89; Adequate: 70-79; Inadequate: below 70 Presentation and refutation of at least one counterargument /20 Excellent:18-20; Good: 16-17; Adequate: 14-15; Inadequate: below 14 Correct use of parenthetical documentation to give credit to your sources /30 Excellent: 27-30; Good 24-26; Adequate: 21-23; Inadequate: below 21 ________________________________________________________________________ Concluding paragraph that sums up or emphasizes your position /15 Excellent: 13-15; Good: 12; Adequate: 11; Inadequate: 10 and below ________________________________________________________________________ A list of references in correct APA style /30 Excellent: 27-30; Good 24-26; Adequate: 21-23; Inadequate: below 21 ________________________________________________________________________ Sentence structure and other grammar /45 Excellent: 40-45; Good: 36-39; Adequate: 31-35; Inadequate: 30 and below ________________________________________________________________________ Spelling, punctuation, and formatting /30 Excellent: 27-30; Good: 24-26; Adequate: 21-23; Inadequate: 20 or below Total /300 Running Head: EUTHANASIA EUTHANASIA 6 Euthanasia Name Institution Euthanasia One of the most controversial issues in the medical profession for decades in the practice of euthanasia and physician assisted suicide (PAS). Euthanasia is the practice of the deliberate killing of a patient, with or without their consent. PAS on the other hand is a patient-initiated and controlled form of dying upon the request of a patient. Although somehow different, these two practices are intertwined as they both involve the ending of a patient’s life. Euthanasia can be active, passive, voluntary, and involuntary. Even though euthanasia is illegal in most countries, some countries such as Netherlands and Belgium have made the practice legal in their medical institutions. Arguably, euthanasia is a moral, ethical, and a medical professional issue that should be critically scrutinized. Those in support of the euthanasia translate the practice to a good death that is merciful to patien ...