Research Paper Structure
Your research papers are due on December 1, 2021. There will be no extensions on this date unless approved by the professor. The paper must be ten pages in length, double-spaced, on a topic approved by the professor. It is to include: endnotes or footnotes and a bibliography.
Title Page: Topic, name, department and university name, course, date.
Abstract: An abstract of no more than 200 words, succinctly summarizing your research content, should accompany your paper after the title page.
Introduction: This should be a description of the focus of your paper, how you plan to develop this focus, and finally, a statement of purpose (clear thesis statement).
Case study: (three-quarters of a page) that will keep you more focused.
Medical Issues: Explore the medical issues related to your topic.
Legal Issues: Explore the legal issues related to your topic.
Ethical Issues
Arguments from proponents and opponents:
This should be the heart of the paper. You should research the issue entirely and then present both sides of the issue. This is a Bioethics paper, so make sure you present your positions from an ethical, theological, and philosophical standpoint. You should be able to argue both sides of this issue. Make sure you include the positions of various bioethicists. Examples of some appropriate bioethicists might be Richard McCormick, Charles Curran. Lisa Sowle Cahill, Eileen Flynn, Warren Reich, Edmund Pellegrino, James Gustafson, Paul Ramsey, John Mahoney, Bernard Häring, Robert Veatch, Richard Gula, James J. Walter, Thomas Shannon, William E. May, Joseph Boyle, Andrew Varga, Leon Kass, George Annas, Robert George etc.
Evaluation of the case study using one approved objective norm of morality (Utilitarianism, Principlism, Kantianism, or Natural Law). This should be the second major part of the paper. You should apply your objective norm of morality and the appropriate ethical principles to the case and the research. Make sure you state your norm, define it clearly, and apply it accurately.
Recommendations: This may include policy or legislative proposals.
Conclusion: A summary of your position and argument and any last pearls of wisdom.
Bibliography