Overview
Research one of the following contemporary moral issues. You will submit your research paper online via Canvas through plagiarism software (i.e. Turnitin). Grades will be primarily based on the quality of content and how well you demonstrate an ability to examine the issues and texts involved with your topic. If you should choose to argue for a position you will be expected to show a genuine understanding of the other viewpoint and a thorough consideration of the issues. The final research paper is due by Saturday, April 11th.
Ethical Issues:
- Student Loan Debt
- Sex and Technology
- Rape
- Gene Editing on Humans
- Genetically Modified Plants and Animals
- Targeted Killing and Drones
- Immigration
- Ableism
- Cultural Appropriation
- Sexism
- Classism
- Racism
- Islamophobia
- White Privilege/White Supremacy
Page requirements: 8-10 pages (double spaced, New Times Roman, 12 point font), including a work cited or bibliography page with at least 7 academic sources formatted in MLA style. All sources must be listed on a separate work cited or bibliography page and attached to the back of your paper. The work cited or bibliography page does not count toward the 8-10 page requirements. Papers less than 8 complete pages WILL NOT be accepted.
APA/MLA Documentation: Follow the APA/MLA style of documentation (parenthetical notations and works cited), because you must provide attribution for any ideas that are paraphrased and for quotations taken from the textbook, websites, news articles, etc. If you are not familiar with APA/MLA style, the APA/MLA handbook is available in the library for your reference. Students are encouraged to submit their essays to the Academic Support Center (http://tutortrac.berkeleycollege.eduLinks to an external site.) for writing assistance, comments, and suggestions.