Independent Study Unit

HRE 4M1 INDEPENDENT STUDY UNIT This -A clear explanation of the resign -various honourable positions in society. (minimum - 2 opposing positions) -consequences of each position (results of adopting this position) -underlying beliefs of each position (why this position is right) -explain why some positions whitethorn be stronger than others -quotes(or paraphrase) from the Catechism of the Catholic Church -includes a mix of at least 4 examples (case studies or questions to stimulate discussion. -any multimedia that enhances the presentation) Students mustinessiness inform the teacher of needs at least one calendar week before the presentation. EssayThe essay requires the author to adopt a position on the issue (researched for the presentation) and defend it with a logical and rise up researched argument. The argument should imply principle and practicality. The essay will be 4-5 pages long excluding title page, bibliography etc. A bibliography and referencing must be included or the essay may come up a grade of ZERO. Topics 1. Is capital punishment honourable or immoral? 2. Is euthanasia moral or immoral? 3. Can child labour perpetuall(a)y be ethical? 4. Is there such a thing as a just war? (Just War Theory) 5. What is the general populations moral responsibility to the poor/homeless? . Can doctor assisted suicide ever so be moral? 7. Is genetic engineering in human beings ever moral? 8. Are there any circumstances where abortions are justifiable? 9. Is animal testing moral justifiable? (medical/industrial) 10. Is genetic engineering of plants and animals justifiable? 11. Is theme cell research morally justifiable? 12. Is poverty in developing nations the moral responsibility of developed nations? 13. Is pornography (making/ military positioning) moral? 14. Is censorship ever morally correct? 15. Is prostitution ever moral? ( legalization of) 16. Is homosexuality a moral issue? (Why do some make it one? 17. Should there be limits on reproductive t echnology? (IVF) 18. Who is morally culpable for the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports? Is this practice justifiable? 19. What is our moral responsibility to the environment? 20. Is surrogacy morally allowable? 21. Is in vitro fertilization morally permissible? 22. Is food consumption a moral issue? (ie. Vegan/vegetarianism) 23. Other field (rarely approved) Topic Selection -must post 3 sources (for websites print a page that demonstrates relevance) (5 Marks) -complete a sheet listing sources and a preliminary thesis. Essay Presentation Outline *15 Conference First compliancy * (10) Note Submission* (30) Conference Presentation * (50) Final Submission * (100) * for marks Topics and Seminar Dates HRE 4M1-01Period 3/4 Topic Student(s) Date 1. Capital Punishment 2. euthanasia 3.Child crusade 4. Just War 5. Resp. to the Poor 6. Doc Assisted Suicide 7. Gen. Eng. Human 8. stillbirth 9. Animal Testing 10. Gen. Eng Plant/Animal 11. St em Cells 12. poverty Dev. Nations 13.Pornography 14. Censorship 15. prostitution 16. Sexual Orientation 17. Reproductive Tech. 18. Perf. Enhance drugs 19.Environment 20 Surrogacy 21. In Vitro fertilization 22. Food Supply 22. Other Topics and Seminar DatesHRE 4M1-04Period 6 Topic Student(s) Date 1.Capital Punishment 2. Euthanasia 3. Child Labour 4. Just War 5. Resp. to the Poor 6.Doc Assisted Suicide 7. Gen. Eng. Human 8. Abortion 9. Animal Testing 10. Gen. Eng Plant/Animal 11. Stem Cells 12. Poverty Dev.Nations 13. Pornography 14. Censorship 15. Prostitution 16. Sexual Orientation 17. Reproductive Tech. 18. Perf. Enhance drugs 19. Environment 20 Surrogacy 21. 22. 23. 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The way genetic screening is shortly used and promoted is immoral. Point OnePre-birth genetic screening, how it is currently used is immoral because it leads to abortion establish on gender and prejudice towards those who have special needs. Abortion based on gender 7999/8000 abortions performed in the Bombay area between 1978-82 were on female fetuses. (Kimbrell, pg. 122) Abortions based on disabilities Poll in New England 1 % based on gender 6% based on Alzheimers in old age 11% based on obesity (Rifkin, pg. 147) -can lead to a genetic-based eugenics program (sterilization of those deemed unfit to have children) -violation of the integrity of the human being and a child as a gift (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2344) Point Two transmittable Screening has the strong possibility of being used by corporations to determine hiring practices and insurance premiums. Example Reggie Lewis Boston Celtics died of a genetic heart dysfunction device Curry Chicago Bulls had heart problems. Bulls wanted him to undergo genetic testing before signing him to a new contract The Bulls had insisted that Curry take a DNA test to determine whether hes a potentially fatal heart problem. Curry, who missed the final 13 games of the regular season susceptible to and the playoffs after experiencing an unsmooth heartbeat, balked, saying it violated his privacy. (www. nytimes. com/2005/10/03/sports/basketball/04curry) Employer s may demand the right to genetic tests before hiring or promotion 981, the Bureau of labor statistics reported that occupational illness costs private sector employers 850,000 lost workdays. (http//www. scu. edu/ethics/publications/iie/v4n2/genes. html) Corporations looking to better their profits could demand that genetic tests be applicable to reduce waste. This could get a permanent underclass of the unemployable. predisposition to genetically-based disease is often associated with race or ethnic background. For example, the sickle cell trait is found in 1 out of 12 blacks, nevertheless only in 1 out of 1,000 whites. (http//www. scu. edu/ethics/publications/iie/v4n2/genes. html) Insurance companies could deny access after a genetic screenGenetic screening may be performed on current or prospective employees when it is clear that the genetic trait directly affects job performance (http//www. acoem. org/guidelines) Point Three Genetic Screening can be useful but most genetic dis eases are untreatable or not properly diagnosed. Gen. screening often only demonstrates a predisposition or susceptibility to a certain disorder not a definitive Results can be misinterpreted Problems in diagnosis both parents must have the gene Tay Sachs disease Cystic Fibrosis Sickle Cell Anemia Useful to inform couples concerning marriage (accepted by the Catholic Church) Conclusion While there are some possible benefits to gen. screening, many of its current uses are unethical.For genetic screening to be ethical, access to results must be seriously restricted and must not be used to deny people health care, employment or other basic rights available to all people. Tips On Writing an eristical paper Step One Choose a Topic Choose a topic that is of interest to you. This will make the process of research a lot less painful. Step Two Find Research Materials Gather information from as many sources as possible. You will need information(arguments, statistics) from different persp ectives. Do not completely decide what your full argument will be before you complete your research. Step Three Develop a Thesis Determine your stand on the issue. Be sure your stand can be defended by logic and/or statistical analysis.All your arguments for your essay must fall logically from your thesis. The hire in your essay may be a positive or negative claim. Step Four Make An Outline Before you start pen it is important to make an outline. The outline should sketch out all your arguments and the structure of your paper. Each argument should logically flow from the argument before it. Expect to opposition problems with logic and flow. You will most probably have to revisit this more than once. Step Five Take a Break Take a collapse from the work for a some days. This is important to gain some perspective on your arguments. Step Six Revisit Your Argument With a Critical pith Look at your argument from an opposing viewpoint.What objections would they raise to your argumen ts? Also, seek someone who has a skeptical mind who can evaluate your arguments objectively and without prejudice. Step heptad Write Your Paper Write your paper following a revised outline. Write in a concise and formal manner. Your introduction should include your thesis and your reasoning behind your argument. Be sure to avoid common problems in language use, spelling, grammar etc.. Ex tense agreement Step Eight Proofread Your Paper After you finish writing your paper let it sit until the next day. Proofread it orally. Do not be afraid to rewrite sentences and restructure paragraphs to improve clarity. 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