Your final exam essay gives you the opportunity to identify ethical problems faced by individuals or communities and propose reasonable solutions. You will apply theories we covered in this course and interpret various issues using a number of ethical theoretical constructs both traditional and contemporary. You will analyze evaluate and distinguish between ethical theories to critique contemporary issues. This activity aligns with module outcomes 1 and 2.
Your essay should be 10001200 words (45 pages) double-spaced in APA format and with 3 or more credible sources. Begin your essay by choosing one issue from the list below and then choose a total of 6 theories (from the subsequent 3 options) to analyze your issue.
Choose one issue from the categories below about which you feel most passionate:
Analyze your chosen issue using 6 theories. Choose 2 from each of the 3 categories listed below.
Choose 2 from the primary list:
Choose another 2 from the traditional theories list:
Choose an additional 2 theories from the contemporary or non-Western list:
Technical Requirements:
Writing and Content Requirements:
This course uses the American Psychological Association (APA) format for scholarly writing. References and citations must adhere to the proper format for all written work presented including essays discussion postings and essay exams. Online tips for using APA style may be found at the Perdue Online Writing Lab. Your research should be documented by citing one or more credible sources. Please use the Excelsior library resources and databases to find e-books journal articles or other scholarly materials. Wikipedia websites or any similar online reference sites where the content may be authored by anyone are not considered credible sources for scholarly writing.