Introduction to Ethics

Introduction to Ethics

MODULE 1

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Looking Ahead: Module 8 assignment information

Reflect upon a moral problem that exists in society from Part III: Moral Problems, of the Cahn (2016) text. This issue will form the core of your final assignment for this course. For instance, you might choose Immigration as a topic.  

Review each of the moral problems in Part III, then select a single topic. If you decide not to choose one of the moral problems in Part III of the text, you may choose one that does not appear on the list. If you choose one that is not on the list, you must obtain your instructor’s permission.  

Your final assignment in module 8 will be a written assignment describing the current issue and ethical dilemmas of your chosen moral problems. You are permitted to submit a draft of this paper in Module 7. This will help focus on areas that may need more attention. 

Module 1 Assignment:

Write an essay addressing each of the following points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should a minimum of four sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

For the chosen or approved topic, please research “scholarly views” on your topic, in favor and not in favor of the topic.  For immigration, an “in-favor” topic might be banning all immigrants and an “against” view might be allow any immigrant to come into your country; this is not just an issue for the United States.

· Your paper must introduce the topic with its definition/background, 

· Introduce 2-3 reasons “from scholars” in favor and against the topic, and finally 

· Provide a summary of your findings, not an opinion on right or wrong yet, just the facts from opposing viewpoints, please.     

Assignment Expectations

Length: 1500 -1750 words 

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least two (2) scholarly citations to support your claims.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, “title of the assignment.docx”)

MODULE 2

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Write an essay addressing each of the following questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be three sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

This week you will reflect upon cultural relevance and answer the following questions: 

· What is cultural relevance?

· What is the cultural relevance argument? Who are the champions of this argument?

· Do you believe cultural relevance is completely useful, partially, or not useful at all as a theory of morality?  Explain and provide examples.

As described below but very important to note here, you must use scholarly sources, not opinion to support your responses to the questions above. Introduce the topic, answer each question as the points in the body of your paper with citations, then write a summary that first summarizes the viewpoints researched and finally includes your conclusion, in your own words, on the topic of cultural relevance.

Assignment Expectations 

Length: 1500 total for this assignment

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly citations to support your claims.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, “title of the assignment.docx”)