This document provides a template for writing a reflective journal on a given topic. It outlines the key elements that should be addressed, including defining key terms, identifying the main points of contention, outlining the author's stance and the strong points of the opposing view. The template instructs the author to apply one of six ethical theories to defend their stance, presenting evidence both supporting and opposing their view and explaining how the chosen theory determines whether their stance is ethical. It concludes with space for final thoughts and citations.

1. Reflective Journal Template – Topic Reflection
Topic
What are the key points of contention on this topic?
What side of the argument (stance) do you take on this topic?
What strong points does the other side of this topic have?
What were the three most important things you took away from
the topic?
1.
2.

2. 3.
Which ethical theory (of the 6 approved ones ONLY – Kant; Act
Utilitarianism;
Rule Utilitarianism; Care Ethics; Virtue Ethics; and Social
Contract) would you
apply to this topic to defend your stance? Explain fully. 250
words.
A) In this reflection you must first define the key terms of the
debate (for
example, define what Euthanasia/Abortion/Stem Cell/Public
Health/PreNatal Testing/Animal Research/Health Care, etc.
means and
what are the different types depending on which topic you are
discussing)
Eugenics/PreNatal testing
B) Define and explain the ethical theory you chose (show me
you know
exactly what the theory is and does – in your own words)
C) Present the evidence both pro and con and follow up how
using your
ethical theory is the best way to determine whether or not your
stance is
really ethical
D) Conclusion – any final thoughts and opinions would go here
E) 2 to 3 resources as support for your evidence (text book
counts as 1)

3. Reflective Journal Template – Topic Reflection