Instructions for Writing: This is your final writing assignment and it is a reflection At this point you have studied multiple theories in a detail (ranging from Bentham & Mill to K

Instructions for Writing:   This is your final writing assignment and it is a  reflection   At this point you have studied multiple theories in a  detail (ranging from Bentham & Mill to Kantian and even  Contractarian theories).  In addition, you have thought about threats to  ethics, central concerns related to applying ethics, research on how to  make good practical ethical decisions and more.  

In reflecting on everything  the question  you should strive to answer is:  what ideas/theories/principles do you  believe will have the greatest effect on your ethical reasoning going  forward.  Now, note, this  does not assume that your values have  changed – in truth studying these theories may have reinforced many of  the views you had coming into the class.  That said, even if your ideas  have solidified rather than changed you should discuss why:  what  argument, example or theory has strengthened your commitment to certain  values and how you will act in the future.  

You need only discuss one theory or one key concept, but be honest,  if there are more then discuss them all briefly.  Keep in mind that the  theories you discuss you should strive to explain accurately, as that is  a key part of your grade on this assignment.  

Writing requirements and grade: think of this as  basically a three-paragraph   paragraph one should introduce the  key idea you’ll discuss and why it’s important to you, paragraph two  should explain that idea, and paragraph three should highlight what was  new to you about that idea and how that will affect your thinking in the  future.  What’s key is that you explain the ideas accurately and you  give clear and precise examples of how your ideas have changed or been  reinforced.

Citation requirements:  If you use any direct text or any external sources, be certain to quote  that text properly.  Also, include references/citations for any works  which influenced your thinking – including the course texts.  (There are  many sources available to help you with citations, as a quick  reference, Purdue university’s “Online Writing Lab” or O.W.L website can  be handy.)