Do some research on the topic using search engines, e.g. Google. Locate articles
Do some research on the topic using search engines, e.g. Google. Locate articles/editorials with arguments on the issue. You’re likely to find some common premises representative of each side of the debate, and this research will help you to find some of the stronger arguments on each side of the debate.
You must use and cite at least two sources, and at least one must be used for each side of the debate. The paper must be formatted in MLA formatting.
Outline of paper:
1. Introduction and Formulation of Ethical Question
2. Position Statement
3. Reasons in Support of Position
4. Opposing Position Statement
5. Reasons in Support of Opposing Position Statement
Elaboration on outline:
1. The introduction should articulate clearly the ethical question from our Issues Questions List and provide an overview of the issue, including definitions of terminology required to understand the issue question clearly. (Approx. 50-100 words)
2. The position statement should be one side’s answer to the issue question, e.g., It is never morally permissible to kill another person. (Approx. 10-20 words)
3. This section should include reasons or premises in support of the position statement. What is the main reason a person should accept this side’s answer to the issue question. Ideally, a moral claim will be among the reasons given for this side of the issue, e.g., Every person has the right to life. (Approx. 100 words)
4. This section should be like section 2., but articulate the other side of the issue, e.g., It is morally permissible to kill another person in self-defense.
5. This section should be like section 3., but present good reasons in support of the other side of the issue, e.g., People forfeit their right to life when they threaten the life of another person. (Approx. 100 words)
The total number of words should be about 300 to 500, which is between one and two pages.
