Animal rights euthanasia or global poverty
Type of service: Academic Writing
Work type: Essay (any type)
Format: APA
Pages: 3 pages ( 825 words, Double spaced
Academic level: High school
Discipline: Ethics
Title: Writer’s choice
Number of sources: 0
Paper instructions:
Topic
For your final paper, choose one of the articles you read on your applied ethics topic (animal rights, euthanasia, or global poverty). Explain the author’s position on your topic, then – given what you’ve learned in the course – evaluate the author’s argument.
Specific Instructions for Structuring the Paper
This paper should be organized as a typical essay with an Introduction and a Conclusion, as well as including Part I and Part II as follows:
Part I: Explain the author’s argument in the article that you’ve chosen. In his/her view, what is the correct position to have on the applied ethics issue you chose? What are the reasons that he/she gives in support of his/her view?
Part II: Present a potential problem for the author’s position. After presenting a potential objection to the argument, explain whether you think that the author’s position is stronger than the criticism that you presented by doing one of the following.
If you agree with the author’s view, explain why the objection is not a problem for his/her view (i.e., respond to that objection on behalf of the author).
If you disagree with the author’s view, explain how the objection is problematic for his/her position.
Rubric
Introduction (15 pts)
An introduction explains the topic discussed in the paper (e.g., euthanasia or abortion) and includes a clear thesis statement. In this paper, your thesis should be a clear statement of your position on the author’s argument in the paper that you choose (e.g., “Singer believes that x, but I will show that Singer’s position on Y is flawed”).
Part I (45 pts)
Accurately represents and clearly explains the author’s argument.
Part II (45 pts)
Presents a relevant objection to the author’s argument, explains it well, and clearly states your position on the topic.
Conclusion (15 pts)
Succinctly and clearly summarizes the topics discussed and restates the thesis.
Overall Readability and Mechanics (10 pts)
Free of spelling and grammatical errors. Natural and appropriate word choice.
Overall Structure and Organization (10 pts)
Discussion of different topics is clearly indicated in the text—smooth transitions between sections, easy for the reader to follow throughout
The originality of Thought (10 pts)
Paper demonstrates original and creative critical thinking.
