Assignment: Ethical Systems

Annotated bibliography and working thesis assignment

MY TOPIC IS: (Best Practices for Adoption)

Why are children given up for adoption?
How can we choose the right families or environment for the adopted children?
Why cannot the adopted children choose their own families?

The above questions are my best practices for adoption.

Please when you write the paper, answer them clearly and follow the instruction.

Instruction:

Using the written and lecture-based tools that have been supplied during the course of this grading period, you are to perform an ethical analysis on a topic of your choosing. My strong advice to you is to pick a subject in which there is no clear-cut answer to any debate you might pose. The issues can range from the exploration of intellectual property ownership, stem-cell cloning, abortion, euthanasia, etc. to more personal subjects such as the ethical nature of your individual five-year career plan or your break-up from a loved one. The ideal topic would allow you to use the systems of thought that we studied as tools to truly investigate an issue without necessarily coming to a simple conclusion.

a. You will need to use a minimum of three separate sources from the assigned readings (though as always, you are invited to use more if you like). You should demonstrate in your writing that you understand the nuances of the various theorists' positions as they explicate their philosophic stances. Be sure to use M.L.A. methods of citation when quoting or paraphrasing theirwriting.

b. You will need to use outside research to flesh out your debate. You should be able to demonstrate your ability to choose appropriate research materials that relate to your topic. Obviously you should avoid citing such sources as Wikipedia, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and general encyclopedias and dictionaries (though all these sources can be useful places to begin your research). Your citation materials should show they were carefully selected for their academic nature, relevance to the subject matter, and level of depth.

c. You will need to use M.L.A. citation methods. A.P.A. is not acceptable.