HU245: Unit Four Assignment

Please see attached for my Unit Four’s assignment question and rubrics. 

Assignment Details:

Your task is to write a paragraph (maximum length of one and a half pages double spaced excluding cover and reference pages) that analyzes one specific bioethical issue. You choose which bioethical issue to write about; in this Assignment, reflect deeply on a topic that matters to you. If you need help selecting a topic, consult with your instructor.

Complete your position paragraph. You should write about a bioethical issue that strikes you as interesting, important, and relevant. For example, if, when reading the assigned chapter in the text, you recalled a personal situation involving bioethics that you thought was unethical, you might write a position paragraph about how that situation relates to your reading. The point of the Assignment is for you to reflect deeply on one concept and its relevance to your own life. If you find it difficult to select a topic to write about or have any questions about how your paper should be organized, please consult your instructor.

You must apply at least one ethical theory to support your position and explain how a different theory compares when applied to this issue.

It is not enough to name a theory; you must explain the theory and demonstrate how your position reflects the logic and reasoning of that theory. You must also show how your position supported by ethical theory is stronger than another position supported by another theory. Use only reliable sources in your paper.

Remember that theory is the “why” behind your beliefs.

HU245 Unit 4 | Assignment Rubric

Grade: Grading Criteria
A: 90 – 100

points
 Paragraph discusses a single bioethical issue in a concise and complete

manner including application to one’s own life.
 Paragraph correctly applies ethical theory to position.
 Paragraph correctly compares ethical theories.
 Paragraph is clearly written.
 Paragraph meets posted length requirements.

B: 80 – 89
points

 Paragraph discusses a single bioethical issue in a concise and complete
manner but application to one’s own life is weak or absent. Paragraph
partially applies ethical theory to position.

 Paragraph partially compares ethical theories.
 Paragraph is generally clearly written.
 Paragraph meets posted length requirements.

C: 70 – 79
points

 Paragraph discusses more than one issue and/or strays from assigned
topic.

 Paragraph makes vague or summary references to unit material including
course terms, concepts, and/or ethical theories.

 Paragraph has several mechanical or stylistic errors.
 Paragraph does not meet posted length requirements.

D: 60 – 69

points
 Paragraph is only partially on topic, and lacks originality.
 Paragraph makes little or no references to unit material including course

terms, concepts, and/or ethical theories.
 Paragraph has several mechanical or stylistic errors.
 Paragraph does not meet posted length requirements.

F: 0 – 59 points  Paragraph is off topic, and lacks originality.
 Paragraph makes little or no references to lesson material including

course terms, concepts, and/or ethical theories.
 Paragraph has several mechanical or stylistic errors.