1. Content and Research: Begin by yourself about some of the current topics in bioethics and the resources that are available for researching topics in bioethics. There are many resources that explore these issues from the disciplines of medicine, nursing, law, philosophy, religion, economics, history, politics, and others. When you search on the Internet, look for information at appropriate websites; i.e. non-commercial sites that have no particular vested interest in promoting a particular viewpoint. Some commercial sites are useful if they provide links to quality sites or summaries of information. But in the bioethics arena, you must be alert to identifying and discerning special interest biases when you search on the Internet. Do not overlook the library! There are many excellent books written on bioethics topics readily available in Kresge Library, Rochester lls Public Library and other local public libraries. 2. Once you have a feel for what you might be interested in further exploring, an ethical dilemma from the list below. Select the topic as early as possible so that you have adequate time to research the topic in general and think about the ethical and legal issues involved. 3. the current literature (e.g. books and peer-reviewed articles) on the legal and bioethical issues involved. You will need to at least five sources of research in your paper. relevant to your topic to your knowledge of the ethical dilemma. 4. Now conduct an of the dilemma by: 1) applying three of the major moral principles (NOT ethical theories) learned in class and explained in your text book to this dilemma; and 2) determining a solution to the dilemma. In your paper you will the bioethical dilemma in the factual situation and the reader of any necessary factual background. the key terms used in the analysis and the alternative points of view on the dilemma using the bioethics and legal principles learned in class. on associated with the dilemma. (It is not necessary to describe the dilemma using every principle discussed in class.) HINT: Discuss the dilemma with classmates and others to help you formulate your analysis. The paper will conclude with your viewpoint on the dilemma based on the research and application of the moral principles. Evaluation: The Case Analysis will be evaluated on: (a) your of the bioethical and legal principles involved; (b) evidence of information literacy by being a and user of the informed literature in presenting your analysis; (c) evidence of skills through appropriate drawing of conclusions; (d) evidence of evaluation and discussion of the of findings; and (e) evidence of effective skills in the written case analysis. Specifically, the following items will be evaluated in grading the Case Analysis: Your : Punctuation, grammar, spelling, organization, professional style of writing, length of paper, and referencing technique; and the : Accurate and appropriate information from refereed and quality sources, completeness, appropriate choice of ethical arguments, no inclusion of superfluous or repetitive information, integration of information, appropriate depth, thorough and well-grounded analysis, and well-supported arguments for students point of view.
