Cover sheet with name, date, course...Running head ..... page numbers NO Abstract needed The word "INTRODUCTION" is NOT needed. It is implied, and is your opening statement Dates are required. Scroll around the sites/articles to find a date. (n.d.) is not accepted Use level one headings on all papers. You may also use level two and three headings if you like Opening statement, 4 body paragraphs, conclusion Double spaced 12 point font in either Times New Roman or Arial 1 inch margins Beware of usage of boldface, italics, underlining etc. At least 3 peer-reviewed scholarly resources, from the past 5 years, that are cited and referenced. There is no max. Date of resource is REQUIRED.

REVIEW: Assignment Instructions Rubrics WHEN WRITING: Clear and relevant writing Remember that a paragraph MUST have at least three sentences Citations when material has been stated by someone else Keep quotes to a minimum, but paraphrase often - ALWAYS cite if not your original idea or thought. References must match citations and vice versa NO PLAGIARISM

Mechanics and APA 10% The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly. The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing where needed. No attempt to follow APA format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.

Supporting Evidence/Research 20% Three or more appropriate sources are completely and eloquently integrated throughout the paper. At least one source is from credible, scholarly, peer- reviewed materials. Detailed, meaningful quotations and paraphrases aptly and accurately support the topic. Fewer than three appropriate sources are used. At least one source is from credible, scholarly, peer- reviewed materials. Quotations and paraphrases are lacking or do not support several subtopics. Sources are missing. Paper lacks quotations and paraphrases.

Organization/ Cohesiveness 20% Connections among subtopics and the thesis/topic are clear without being repetitive or redundant. Concluding remarks demonstrate analysis and synthesis of ideas. Writing and integration of source materials is eloquent and skillful. Connections among subtopics are missing or forced. Conclusion is unclear or disconnected from the topic. Writing and integration of source materials is awkward or confusing. Connections among subtopics are missing. Subtopics are not presented. Conclusion is missing or disconnected from the topic. Writing lacks skill. Sources are not present.

Final Paper Rubric Meets Expectations 80-100% Approaches Expectations 60-79% Does Not Meet Expectations 0-59% Content 50% Paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied course concepts. Paper includes several high- quality, thought- provoking ideas. Topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of the assignment. Paper does not demonstrate that the author fully understands and has applied course concepts. Paper includes few, if any, thought-provoking ideas or unique insights to the discussion. Topic is not focused narrowly enough for the scope of the assignment. The paper indicates no understanding of the concepts in the course. The paper lacks any exploration of the subject by the author. The topic is unclear or too broad for the scope of the assignment.

Due Dates Week 2: Medical Ethics Term Paper topic submitted Week 4: Outline submitted Week 6: Rough draft submitted Week 8: Final paper submitted Grading (300 possible points total) Points Possible Topic Submission 30 Outline 60 Rough Draft 90 Final Paper (see detailed rubric below) 120 300

My Topic: Conjoined Twins: Is it ethical to separate or not to separate? (Arguments FOR Separation vs Arguments AGAINST separation) (please follow OUTLINE FORMAT that is attached to discuss the topic) Please follow all directions, need by. NO plagiarism. References pls (past 5 years) Please FOLLOW RUBRIC AND OUTLINE TEMPLATE AND TERM PAPER REQUIREMENTS. THANK YOU