This week, you will submit a detailed outline of your term paper.

This week, you will submit a detailed outline of your term paper. Your submission must include sections corresponding to the following subheadings:

Technical Aspects

Provides necessary medical and scientific information to understand the issue.

Public Policy

Describes current and proposed changes in public policy/law.

Arguments For and Against

Include a summary of the arguments in favor of and opposed to specific interventions, techniques, or products and a discussion of underlying ethical principles. Discuss the public policy with two additional argumentative paragraphs- one discussing the in favor of and one paragraph discussing the opposing argument

Conclusion

Expresses your personal opinion regarding the importance of the topic and the strength of the pro and con arguments.

Use the provided template Download provided templateto create your outline.

Additionally, you must include:

Topic Sentences and Paragraph Transitions

Each section of your outline should include topic sentences and paragraph transitions that tie your significant points together.

Detail Sufficient to Evaluate your Thinking

Write complete thoughts.

Quotes and Paraphrases

Include from three outside sources, indicated by APA in-text citations. Sources should be less than five years old unless recent research is not available, and at least one reference must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional journal. Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia as they are not considered reliable academic sources and will not be accepted.

Proper APA Formatting

Include a Title Page and References. No Abstract is required for this assignment.

Rubric

PHIL_434_OL – Outline Rubric

PHIL_434_OL – Outline Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

80 to >63.2 pts

Meets Expectations

The outline includes several high quality, thought provoking ideas/points which are skillfully used to creatively and completely support the thesis, adding new insight to the discussion. Outline demonstrates a well-balanced approach to researching the topic (subcategories are of equal significance under each body paragraph). Subtopics are specific and avoid generalities. Subtopics demonstrate extensive research and thought on the topic.

63.2 to >47.2 pts

Approaches Expectations

The outline includes some thought provoking ideas/points that support the thesis. Outline generally demonstrates a well-balanced approach to researching the topic (some subcategories are of equal significance under each body paragraph). Subtopics are mostly specific and but there may be some generalities. Subtopics demonstrate a moderate amount of research and thought on the topic.

47.2 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Outline illustrates little thought or insight into a thesis. Subtopics indicate a singular approach to the research or a cursory approach to the research. Subtopics are general or insignificant toward supporting the topic. Minimal research and thought on the topic is presented.

80 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA Formatting

20 to >15.8 pts

Meets Expectations

The assignment follows current APA style format consistently and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

15.8 to >11.8 pts

Approaches Expectations

The assignment follows current APA style format consistently with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.

11.8 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The assignment does not follow current APA style format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly or citations and references are missing.

20 pts

Total Points: 100