TOPIC: Should same-sex marriage be recognized?

The final course requirement for Ethics is a final paper on applied ethics, of approximately 4 pages in length. This paper should be a statement and defense of what you think about some controversial moral and/or social issue from the list of allowable topics. If you want to choose a topic not on the list, you must clear it with me first. It is due the final day of scheduled class.

The final paper will be graded primarily along the following criteria:

-Having a clear and identifiable thesis statement

-Provision of support for that thesis statement through arguments and/or evidence. Most of the grade will be based on this element, so be sure to elaborate your arguments and evidence fully.

-Standard term paper guidelines. I expect the paper to be proofread for spelling and grammar.

I expect the paper to be structured and organized-treat it no differently than you would treat a paper for a composition course.

If you need help with this, please use the Writing Center. It is a great resource, and the people there are trained to help you at any stage of production-even picking a topic.