You're to pick any topic discussed in class and write a minimum of 2,500 words on it.
Proposed
Outline: Cover page: Term paper title, course number, names of student and instructor, date,
etc.
Abstract. No more than 300 words Table of content, pagination of the document.
Topic/Issue/Problem Description: Introduction and overview of the problem and the motivation
that attracts you for selecting the topic for this term paper. Discussions: Fundamental analysis
with details and graphs/diagrams where applicable. Conclusion: Sum it all up and state what
you have learned. References: List of references with standard formats and appropriate
citations in the text.
Written Papers Format:
· All papers must be word-processed;
handwritten papers are NOT acceptable. ·
Assignments must be typed in double-space
with no more than 12 font size. ·
Written assignments will contain a cover page showing
the workshop number, title of the course, title of the paper, your name, and the date; as well as
a reference page when citing material. All citations must be properly referenced in accordance
with accepted principals. ·
The format for papers should follow the
guidelines published in the fifth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association (APA).
TOPICS
Egoism
What ethical theory did the Executives from Enron display in their actions from 1990 to their
demise in 2001? Is Egoism an acceptable way to act in today's 21st Century world? Why or why
not?
Who was Immanuel Kant? What is deontology and what is the main thought premise
surrounding this ethical theory? How does that differ from Egoism and which is better in your
opinion?
Ethical Relativism
What is Ethical Relativism? Consider abortion and the legal vs ethical debate in the US where it
is legal but almost half of the people believe it is unethical. Now compare that to Catholic Ireland
and Japan. What are the differences in the thought processes of those countries?
Utilitarianism
Define Utilitarianism and tell me about Jeremy Bentham.
Does the United States military
endorse this view of Ethical thinking? What are your feelings on the "Greater Good for Most"
theory, do you agree with this theory?