Write a case study use evidence and thoroughly explain how it applies to moral theories.
Pick any ethical theory that we’ve talked about in class. Apply this ethical theory to a moral dilemma. You should find a case study in the media for your paper, as it makes it easier to write. A case study is basically a real-life account of something that happened. Here are some examples: https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/case-studies
Your paper is an ethical analysis paper. You’re looking at a moral dilemma and applying an ethical theory to that dilemma with the goal of at least shedding some light on the issue, and ideally giving good reason for one action or another with respect to the issue.
For any claims that you make, you must provide support. You’ll need an overall thesis about the piece you are critically examining, and then you need to argue your position using evidence and justification. The point is not to defeat the thinking of some famous philosopher, but to develop your critical thinking skills and composition.
Requirements:
Your paper will be approximately 1,500 words
Your paper will have a thesis statement that is concise and is stated in one sentence.
MLA Format, Double Spaced, Times New Roman 12 Point Font
This is considered an argumentative research paper with a thesis statement.
Your paper must have at least 3 sources.
Your paper must have an introduction that includes your thesis statement. Your thesis statement should be clear and easily recognizable to your reader.
Your paper should argue in favor of your thesis statement.
Do not assume that your reader has knowledge of what you are writing about. This means you must define any and all terminology that is not commonly known, and explain complex concepts that are not commonly known.
You are responsible for having no grammatical errors according to MLA guidelines.
You are responsible for having solid mechanics according to MLA guidelines.
Note that your paper should have in text citations, proper use of quotes, and contain proper paraphrasing. If your paper does not, it is considered plagiarized and will receive a failing grade.
Introduction: Introduce your topic and a little background. Include your thesis statement AND after your thesis statement you should say something about how you plan to prove your thesis. Think of it this way—your thesis statement is your destination, but your reader wants to know how you plan to reach your destination as well. This also shouldn’t be more than a paragraph.
Body: Talk about any background information necessary for your topic. If it doesn’t pertain to your analysis, leave it out. Fluff is your enemy. Argue in favor of your thesis and make sure that each paragraph ties back into your thesis directly and that all information is necessary to prove your thesis. It is beneficial to restate your thesis a few times in the body as well. You must consider at least one objection to your thesis and you must address that objection and demonstrate why your thesis or argument is still better despite the objection.
Avoid straw man fallacies when considering objections.
The body (and everywhere else) should have in text citations.
Conclusion: Your conclusion should restate your thesis and tie everything together. You should not have any new information in your conclusion. Make sure that your conclusion does not contradict your thesis.
Citations page: You must have a works cited page.
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