The Case Assignment for this course will be a 2-3 page essay
(excluding cover page and references). You should use a minimum of
2-3 sources in your Case Assignment, i.e., background readings from
the modules, external links, Touro library, etc. The focus of the first
four Modules of ETH106 has been on identifying individual ethical
frameworks, recognizing ethical dilemmas and making ethical
decisions. Visit the ListVerse web site, ‘Top 10 Moral
Dilemmas’ (http://listverse.com/2007/10/21/top-10-moral-dilemmas/).
Review the ten moral dilemmas presented there.
Select one of these ten dilemmas to analyze:
1. Lifeboat
2. The Mad Bomber
3. Drug Bust
4. Hit and Run
5. Nieces and Daughters
6. The Pregnant Woman
7. The Neighbor
8. Spam Filtering
9. The Accident
10. Concentration Camp
Prepare your case assignment written analysis that addresses the
following points:
following points:
1. Review your selected dilemmas noting and the reasons why it
is a moral dilemma.
is a moral dilemma.
2. Answer the specific questions posed at the end of the case,
most importantly, “What would you do?”
most importantly, “What would you do?”
3. Describe your decision-making process in detail, using a
carefully crafted analysis and justification based upon the
ethical theories and frameworks we have explored in Modules 1
through 4.
carefully crafted analysis and justification based upon the
ethical theories and frameworks we have explored in Modules 1
through 4.
4. Share any other personal reflections and reactions regarding
this assignment and how (or if) it influenced the manner in
which you view the relevance of ethics to your personal and
professional life.
Your goal is to make an argument and support it with clear, original
and thorough analysis of the themes, arguments, vocabulary, terms
and information presented in the course readings and lectures. Your
work will be evaluated for the specificity with which it answers the
prompt, the clarity of its thesis, the cohesiveness of its argument, and
the extent to which it demonstrates a clear understanding of the
central content, critical ideas, and key themes of the course.
and thorough analysis of the themes, arguments, vocabulary, terms
and information presented in the course readings and lectures. Your
work will be evaluated for the specificity with which it answers the
prompt, the clarity of its thesis, the cohesiveness of its argument, and
the extent to which it demonstrates a clear understanding of the
central content, critical ideas, and key themes of the course.
Writing Guidelines
Include an introduction to your topic, a thesis statement, and a
conclusive critical evaluation of the basic tenants and arguments of
the ethical theory or framework you are applying in arriving at your
decision. Keep in mind that your essays are graded for content
relevant to demonstrating the Course Student Learning Outcomes
found on the Course Homepage.
Include an introduction to your topic, a thesis statement, and a
conclusive critical evaluation of the basic tenants and arguments of
the ethical theory or framework you are applying in arriving at your
decision. Keep in mind that your essays are graded for content
relevant to demonstrating the Course Student Learning Outcomes
found on the Course Homepage.
Your essay must be double-spaced wit 1-inch margins and
typed in 12-point Times New Roman font.
Your essay should have a Title Page and a Reference Page.
Your essay should be organized with an easy to read narrative
voice.
Please use bold substantive sub topic headings to guide the
reader through your essay.
You must use in-text citation to avoid plagiarism.
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar errors.
typed in 12-point Times New Roman font.
Your essay should have a Title Page and a Reference Page.
Your essay should be organized with an easy to read narrative
voice.
Please use bold substantive sub topic headings to guide the
reader through your essay.
You must use in-text citation to avoid plagiarism.
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar errors.
Additional Writing Resources from the Purdue Online Writing Lab
(also see Writer’s Corner in Modules):
(also see Writer’s Corner in Modules):
The Writing Process:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/1/
Outlining: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/01/
Creating a Thesis Statement:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
Writing a Conclusion:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/724/04/
In-Text Citations:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/
Reference Page:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/
Proofreading: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/561/01/
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https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/1/
Outlining: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/01/
Creating a Thesis Statement:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
Writing a Conclusion:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/724/04/
In-Text Citations:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/
Reference Page:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/
Proofreading: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/561/01/
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