Story: A supernatural Trolley that destroys anything it touches has found its way to your world. The reluctant conductor approaches and says you must choose its target or everything in the universe will be vaporized.
Directions:
1. Spin the Wheel on the indicated website and write down the results, then spin the wheel again and record the results.
2. Title your video, essay, or presentation (Spin Result 1) vs. (Spin Result 2)
a. For example, if my results were: “All the water in the ocean” and “The Last remaining Honeybees” the title of my paper would be “All the water in the ocean vs. The Last remaining Honeybees”
3. Utilizing the “Death Trolley Outline” either create a:
4. Five-paragraph essay (introduction, body, conclusion) with a title page and reference page with at least two APA-formatted academic references. https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/student-annotated.pdf
5. Minimum of two-minute video/animation. If choosing this option, you must provide a written slide at the beginning with your name and assignment title. Place your references in the comments area.
6. PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of 10-slides that includes a title slide at the beginning and a reference slide at the end with at least two APA-formatted academic references at the end.
7. Death Trolley Outline
A. Introduction
a. Introduce:
1. the situation of the death trolley
2. the spin results.
3. The standpoint in which you are going to use to argue. (Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics)
b. Body
1. explain spin result one and elaborate on its implications.
2. explain spin result two and elaborate on its implications.
3. decide which option is the “prima facia duty,” and make an argument on how your decision reflects “The Good.”
c. Conclusion
1. Recap the body and provide how your solution reflects the “good life.”
2. Provide a possible counterclaim
3. Related counterclaim to the decision
8. Your answer will be assessed on how well you use the normative ethics of week six-eight and how it applies to “The Good.”
a. While fanciful, take the question seriously.
b. Research the implications of the spin results and weigh the options in relation to the normative ethical principles of Kantianism, Utilitarianism, or Virtue.
Wheel Address: https://wheelofnames.com/erb-g7uLinks to an external site.
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HUM301 Signature Assignment 2: The Death Trolley
HUM301 Signature Assignment 2: The Death Trolley
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntentional Learning and Reflection: Graduates will be able to evaluate their thinking and determine best practices within a quality improvement framework.
Week 11 Assignment: The Death Trolley
threshold: 35.0 pts
35 pts
Mastery: • Explained the situation and the death trolley and stated the spin results, • Titled the paper correctly. • Choose and explain a moral approach of Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics.
31 pts
Near Mastery: • Either did not explain the situation and the death trolley, • Or forgot to state the spin results • Or did not title the paper correctly. • Choose and explain a moral approach of Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics.
26 pts
Below Mastery: • Either did not explain the situation and the death trolley, • And either forgot to state the spin results • Or did not title the paper correctly. • Or did not choose and explain a moral approach of Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics.
20.5 pts
No Evidence: • Did not explain the situation and the death trolley, • Did not state the spin results • Did not title the paper correctly. • Did not choose and explain a moral approach of Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHuman Ideals and Ethics: Graduates will be able to select an appropriate course of action given the complexities of a group in a given scenario.
Week 11 Assignment: The Death Trolley
threshold: 60.0 pts
60 pts
Mastery: • Explained spin result #1 and elaborated on its implications. • Explained spin result #2 and elaborated on its implications. • Decided which option is the “prima facia duty.” • Made an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
53.5 pts
Near Mastery: • Either did not explain spin result #1 and elaborate on its implications. • Or did not explain spin result #2 and elaborate on its implications. • Decided which option is the “prima facia duty.” • Made an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
44.5 pts
Below Mastery: • Did not explain spin result #1 and elaborate on its implications. • Did not explain spin result #2 and elaborate on its implications. • Either did not decide which option is the “prima facia duty.” • Or did not make an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
35.5 pts
No Evidence: • Did not explain spin result #1 and elaborate on its implications. • Did not explain spin result #2 and elaborate on its implications. • Did not decide which option is the “prima facia duty.” • Did not make an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision Making and Judgement: Graduates will be able to reframe their thinking and discriminate effective from ineffective practices in a given scenario.
Week 11 Assignment: The Death Trolley
threshold: 35.0 pts
35 pts
Mastery: • Defended your solution. • Described how your solution reflects the “good life.” • Provided a possible counterclaim
31 pts
Near Mastery: • Defended your solution. • Either did not describe how your solution reflects the “good life.” • Or did not provide a possible counterclaim
26 pts
Below Mastery: • Defended your solution. • Did not describe how your solution reflects the “good life.” • Did not provide a possible counterclaim
20.5 pts
No Evidence: • Did not defended your solution. • Did not describe how your solution reflects the “good life.” • Did not provide a possible counterclaim
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnderstand and apply APA citation and referencing
Week 11 Assignment: The Death Trolley
threshold: 20.0 pts
20 pts
Mastery: • Proved reference page • Citations are APA formatted • Minimum of two references
17.5 pts
Near Mastery: • Proved reference page • Either the citations are not APA formatted • Or learner does not have a minimum of two references
14.5 pts
Below Mastery: • Proved reference page • The citations are not APA formatted • And learner does not have a minimum of two references
11.5 pts
No Evidence: • No reference page • The citations are not APA formatted • Learner does not have a minimum of two references
20 pts
Total Points: 150
Story: A supernatural Trolley that destroys anything it touches has found its way to your world. The reluctant conductor approaches and says you must choose its target or everything in the universe will be vaporized.
Directions:
1. Spin the Wheel on the indicated website and write down the results, then spin the wheel again and record the results.
2. Title your video, essay, or presentation (Spin Result 1) vs. (Spin Result 2)
a. For example, if my results were: “All the water in the ocean” and “The Last remaining Honeybees” the title of my paper would be “All the water in the ocean vs. The Last remaining Honeybees”
3. Utilizing the “Death Trolley Outline” either create a:
4. Five-paragraph essay (introduction, body, conclusion) with a title page and reference page with at least two APA-formatted academic references. https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/student-annotated.pdf
5. Minimum of two-minute video/animation. If choosing this option, you must provide a written slide at the beginning with your name and assignment title. Place your references in the comments area.
6. PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of 10-slides that includes a title slide at the beginning and a reference slide at the end with at least two APA-formatted academic references at the end.
7. Death Trolley Outline
A. Introduction
a. Introduce:
1. the situation of the death trolley
2. the spin results.
3. The standpoint in which you are going to use to argue. (Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics)
b. Body
1. explain spin result one and elaborate on its implications.
2. explain spin result two and elaborate on its implications.
3. decide which option is the “prima facia duty,” and make an argument on how your decision reflects “The Good.”
c. Conclusion
1. Recap the body and provide how your solution reflects the “good life.”
2. Provide a possible counterclaim
3. Related counterclaim to the decision
8. Your answer will be assessed on how well you use the normative ethics of week six-eight and how it applies to “The Good.”
a. While fanciful, take the question seriously.
b. Research the implications of the spin results and weigh the options in relation to the normative ethical principles of Kantianism, Utilitarianism, or Virtue.
Wheel Address: https://wheelofnames.com/erb-g7uLinks to an external site.
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HUM301 Signature Assignment 2: The Death Trolley
HUM301 Signature Assignment 2: The Death Trolley
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntentional Learning and Reflection: Graduates will be able to evaluate their thinking and determine best practices within a quality improvement framework.
Week 11 Assignment: The Death Trolley
threshold: 35.0 pts
35 pts
Mastery: • Explained the situation and the death trolley and stated the spin results, • Titled the paper correctly. • Choose and explain a moral approach of Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics.
31 pts
Near Mastery: • Either did not explain the situation and the death trolley, • Or forgot to state the spin results • Or did not title the paper correctly. • Choose and explain a moral approach of Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics.
26 pts
Below Mastery: • Either did not explain the situation and the death trolley, • And either forgot to state the spin results • Or did not title the paper correctly. • Or did not choose and explain a moral approach of Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics.
20.5 pts
No Evidence: • Did not explain the situation and the death trolley, • Did not state the spin results • Did not title the paper correctly. • Did not choose and explain a moral approach of Utilitarian, Kantian, or Virtue Ethics.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHuman Ideals and Ethics: Graduates will be able to select an appropriate course of action given the complexities of a group in a given scenario.
Week 11 Assignment: The Death Trolley
threshold: 60.0 pts
60 pts
Mastery: • Explained spin result #1 and elaborated on its implications. • Explained spin result #2 and elaborated on its implications. • Decided which option is the “prima facia duty.” • Made an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
53.5 pts
Near Mastery: • Either did not explain spin result #1 and elaborate on its implications. • Or did not explain spin result #2 and elaborate on its implications. • Decided which option is the “prima facia duty.” • Made an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
44.5 pts
Below Mastery: • Did not explain spin result #1 and elaborate on its implications. • Did not explain spin result #2 and elaborate on its implications. • Either did not decide which option is the “prima facia duty.” • Or did not make an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
35.5 pts
No Evidence: • Did not explain spin result #1 and elaborate on its implications. • Did not explain spin result #2 and elaborate on its implications. • Did not decide which option is the “prima facia duty.” • Did not make an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision Making and Judgement: Graduates will be able to reframe their thinking and discriminate effective from ineffective practices in a given scenario.
Week 11 Assignment: The Death Trolley
threshold: 35.0 pts
35 pts
Mastery: • Defended your solution. • Described how your solution reflects the “good life.” • Provided a possible counterclaim
31 pts
Near Mastery: • Defended your solution. • Either did not describe how your solution reflects the “good life.” • Or did not provide a possible counterclaim
26 pts
Below Mastery: • Defended your solution. • Did not describe how your solution reflects the “good life.” • Did not provide a possible counterclaim
20.5 pts
No Evidence: • Did not defended your solution. • Did not describe how your solution reflects the “good life.” • Did not provide a possible counterclaim
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnderstand and apply APA citation and referencing
Week 11 Assignment: The Death Trolley
threshold: 20.0 pts
20 pts
Mastery: • Proved reference page • Citations are APA formatted • Minimum of two references
17.5 pts
Near Mastery: • Proved reference page • Either the citations are not APA formatted • Or learner does not have a minimum of two references
14.5 pts
Below Mastery: • Proved reference page • The citations are not APA formatted • And learner does not have a minimum of two references
11.5 pts
No Evidence: • No reference page • The citations are not APA formatted • Learner does not have a minimum of two references
20 pts
Total Points: 150