Select one of the following contemporary moral issues and decide whether you are for or against it. Evaluate the issue using Utilitarianism and Immanuel Kants Moral Theory (Chapters 5&6) and construct arguments supporting your moral reasoning, organizing them into reasons and conclusions. Evaluate the strengths and/or weaknesses of your arguments.
Moral issues:
Write an essay on the moral and the legal aspects of President Trumps Tax Reform Bill, the Black Lives Matter Movement, the interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, or White Supremacy. Evaluate the issue and construct arguments supporting or opposing this moral issue using facts and moral theories.
Midterm Papers are due by Saturday, February 21st. You will submit your midterm 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.
Page requirements: 5-7 pages (double spaced, New Times Roman, 12 point font), including a work cited or bibliography page with at least 5 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 5-7 page requirements. Papers less than 5 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 () for writing assistance, comments, and suggestions.
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