TOPIC: Does the pregnant woman have the right to decide if she is going to carry the baby to term or not? he basic form of the assignment is this: (1) Articulate a significant bioethical issue. (2) Explain what seems to make it especially difficult or controversial. (3) Indicate at least two different positions/ arguments that have been taken on the issue and explore what can be said both for and against each such position. (4) Uncover any common ground in virtue of which the extent of the disagreement might be reduced. (5) See to what extent any remaining disagreement arises (6) Offer your own reason-supported overall assessment of the matter. (Please note: Its a good idea to anticipate what someone who reads the paper with an open mind but is still not sure what to thinkmight want to ask you in order to help make things still clearer and/or to have certain remaining worries resolved.) Papers will be graded on the following criteria: The thoughtfulness of your analysis The extent to which your essay exercises the reasoning skills developed over the course Clarity of expression
