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Ethics Position Paper

TOPIC : Childhood Vaccines PRO: The US should require vaccines for all children.  CON: The US should not require vaccines for all children.

 Page 1: Thoroughly describe your chosen ethical topic/scenario( Childhood vaccines).  Provide background information on your topic—definitions, descriptions, and other important background information.

Page 2: Provide a rationale FOR your topic.  In other words, address the PRO side of the argument.  Address at least 3 points that the PRO side would advocate.  These points should back up the PRO side’s stance.  Clearly label and identify these points in your writing. 

Page 3: Provide a rationale AGAINST your topic.  In other words, address the CON side of the argument.  Address at least 3 points that the CON side would advocate.  These points should back up the CON side’s stance.  Clearly label and identify these points in your writing. 

Page 4: Identify at least 3 ethical theories or principles that can be used when analyzing your specific topic.  How do they apply?

Page 5: Provide your personal opinion on this topic.  Do you side with the PRO or CON stance?  WHY?

  Paper must contain the following:

 -   At least FIVE references from peer-reviewed journal articles or government-approved websites.  Note: Wikipedia is not an approved source. Your references must be included in a Reference page and ALSO cited within your paper as parenthetical citations (APA style). 

-  Please format your paper as follows: 12 pt. Times New Roman font, double spaced, and 1” margins all around.  You do not need to include a cover page, but your first and last name should be contained on line 1 of your first page. (Renisha Robertson)

-  Please spell/grammar check before submission.  If your paper contains errors, you will lose points.