Ethics Research Paper

· Topic: What you consider to be the biggest ethical dilemma facing you personally and our society in general.

· Explain the problem. You should use specific examples of the problem from researching the topic, your own experiences, as well as your own opinions and analysis; last offer a solution or way to improve the dilemma.

· Research Papers should have –

A) TITLE PAGE – It should include the title of your paper, your name, your class and section number (CPT-105-xx), and the date on which the paper is due.

B) INTRODUCTION – State the purpose of your paper clearly. What is the chief reason you are writing the paper? State also how you plan to approach your topic. Is this a factual report, a book review, a comparison, or an analysis of a problem? Explain briefly the major points you plan to cover in your paper and why readers should be interested in your topic.

BODY – This is where you present your arguments to support your introduction statement. Remember the Rule of 3, i.e. find 3 supporting arguments for each position you take. Begin with a strong argument, then use a stronger one, and end with the strongest argument for your final point.

CONCLUSION – Restate or reword your purpose. Summarize your arguments. Explain why you have come to this particular conclusion.

C) Minimum 6 Works Cited – a list of all the sources you used to gather information for the paper – follow the MLA or APA formatting and style guide for citing Resources; You should properly reference your quoted material. HINT: there are free computer programs that will format automatically for you.

D) Your paper should be typed, 12-point font, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches) with margins of 1 inch on all sides. MINIMUM 3 PAGES – MAXIMUM 4 PAGES

E) Submit your paper through Canvas. Every effort has been made to assure that submission through Canvas is possible BUT if you cannot, then send your paper through Email.

Sample

Page 1 - Title Page - (location of information can be located anywhere on Page 1)

Your name

CPT-105-xx

Date

Title

Page 2

Page 3 Body of paper - MINIMUM 3 PAGES – MAXIMUM 4 PAGES

Page 4

Page 5

Page 6 – Works Cited