Ethics Oral Presentation Topic

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) 6 WORKS CITED minimum – 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) MINIMUM 3 PAGES – MAXIMUM 4 PAGES - your paper will be typed, 12-point font, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches) with margins of 1 inch on all sides.

E) SUBMIT 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 (don’t make me guess what your topic is)

Page 2

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

Page 4

Page 5

Page 6 – Works Cited