PHL 218 Module One Short Paper

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PHL 218 Module One Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

Throughout our lives, we encounter situations that require us to make ethical decisions. Professional ethics can help us make some of these decisions, whereas other decisions like those surrounding climate change require global ethics. This short paper will help you explore the need for global ethical frameworks, along with the benefits they provide.

Directions

In this short paper, you will reflect on why global ethical frameworks are needed. You will then consider the benefits of using an ethical framework as a global approach to the ethical issue of climate change.

You are not required to conduct research for this assignment. Review the Module Guide and required resources for this module for helpful perspectives. You may also find it useful to review the resource in the Supporting Materials section of this assignment. Sources in your short paper should follow APA citation guidelines.

Specifically, you must address the following:

1. Difference: Describe the difference between professional ethics and global ethics.
   1. Note: This part of the prompt will help you in Part One of the final project.
2. Global Ethical Frameworks: Explain why you think global ethical frameworks are needed in the management of global issues.
3. Benefits: Describe the benefits of using an ethical framework in the global management of climate change.
   1. You may want to review the United Nations Paris Agreement or news articles about the United States’ withdrawal from it to help answer this question.

What to Submit

Your submission should be a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Use at least one source from the module guide or Required Resources for the module to support your paper. Sources used should be cited according to APA style both throughout and at the end of your paper.

Alternatively, Brightspace allows the use of video notes. You may optionally use the Video Note tool to complete this assignment, but you must refer to your sources verbally throughout your video and submit a separate references page. If you use Video Note, your video should be 2–5 minutes long. If you need assistance using Video Note, please refer to the resources in the Start Here module.

Supporting Materials

The following resource is not required, but it can support your work on this assignment:

Reading: The Paris Agreement Review this resource for more information about using an ethical framework in the global management of climate change.

AI Usage

If you use gen AI tools to support your work on this assignment, be sure to follow these AI usage guidelines. You must acknowledge your use of these tools in your work. Guidelines on how to cite AI tools can be found in this Shapiro Library guide.

Module One Short Paper Rubric

Criteria	Meets Expectations (100%)	Partially Meets Expectations (75%)	Does Not Meet Expectations (0%)	Value
Difference	Describes the difference between professional ethics and global ethics	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include a clearer or more detailed description of the difference between professional ethics and global ethics	Does not attempt criterion	30
Global Ethical Frameworks	Explains why global ethical frameworks are needed	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include a clearer or more thorough explanation of why global ethical frameworks are needed	Does not attempt criterion	30
Benefits	Describes the benefits of using an ethical framework in the global management of climate change	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include a clearer or more detailed description of the benefits of using an ethical framework in the global management of climate change	Does not attempt criterion	30
Clear Communication	Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience	Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding	Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication	5
Citations and Attributions	Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errors	Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errors	Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution	5
Total:	100%