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SCI 4405: Controversial Topic-Ethical Dilemma Assignment

This guide outlines the assignments in Professor Espinosa's Bioethics course and will help you find resources for the final paper and presentation.

Final Presentation

The idea behind the final presentation on the various controversial topics is to objectively present the ethical dilemma at the core of the case(s) being discussed.  It's to introduce the class to the topic and therefore, the different ethical concerns of the issue MUST be presented to the class concisely and clearly. (Professor Espinosa)

During the presentation, you should make sure to introduce the case and identify the central ethical question.  The presenter should explain the different points of views.  Even if you disagree with certain positions, empathize with them. 

Part of the task is to communicate reasoning effectively to the audience who have different viewpoints and life experiences.

Each presenter is to provide two to three reasons for each of the opposing viewpoints.

It is expected that the presenter will explain one to two associated ethical principles with the ethical question. 

If no ethical principles are associated with it, the presenter should include cases outside the eText that demonstrates the ethical dilemma.

Rubric – Ethical Dilemma Presentation