Science & Ethics Term Paper

 

Overview You will be required to prepare a 10-15 page, typed, double-spaced, essay on a science ethics topic that you will chose from several themes suggested by the instructor. The term paper must draw on sources available in our library or through interlibrary loan, and from the optional class readings. The paper must address a clearly identifiable and defined ethical issue, and should present opposing arguments, that is, arguments on both sides of the debate.It should conclude with a statement of your ethical views regarding the topic and the rationale for your thinking.Precise details of formatting and guidelines for the contents, etc. will be handed out at a later date. (Total: 300 points, earned in 4 parts as described below.) Theme Page - Select your term paper topic from here Part 1: SOURCES AND DESCRIPTION Due date: OCT 3 SOURCES : As part of the term paper, you will be required to prepare an annotated bibliography on the subject of the term paper that will include at least 5 books or journal articles available in our library.On Oct 3, hand in a preliminary list of at least 10 of your sources with a brief description of each.If few sources are available in the NMSU library, identify potential books or journals in this topic area that are available through interlibrary loan. Off campus sources should be requested by the Oct 3 date! Web sites may be added to your sources but a copy of the printout of the home page for the site must be included with the final bibliography in your term paper.(25 points) DESCRIPTION : Prepare a brief, 1-2 page description of your paper and define the ethical theme you will address. The instructor will use this to give you guidance for the final content of the term paper. (25 points) (Part 1 Total: 50 pts) Part 2: TERM PAPER & BIBLIOGRAPHY DRAFT Due date: NOV 7 As part of your writing efforts for this class, you will be asked to rewrite and refine your paper.On NOV 7, You should hand in the first draft of your term paper.Your paper will be critiqued and returned the following week, in time for you to refine and rewrite the paper. (75 points) Part 3: TERM PAPER REWRITE & BIBLIOGRAPHY Due date: NOV 28 As part of the task of rewriting your term paper, you should make an appointment to talk to Mia Kalish, who will help you establish a focus for your selected audience and select a presentation approach that presents your points at their best. (125 pts) Part 4: TERM PAPER ORAL PRESENTATION Due date: DEC 5 You will prepare an 8-10 minute presentation for the class based on your term paper assignment. (50 Points)