Ethical Arguments Sample Discussion & Outlining

As a group, try to write each choice as one of the following frames: An act is right (wrong) because it follows (violates) principles A, B, and C. An act is right (wrong)because it will lead to consequences A, B, and C, which are good (bad).

I. Introduction A. Engage Readers interest & show controversy 1. 2. B. Background information & thesis II. Body A. Criterion 1 1. argue 2. argue B. Criterion 2 1. argue 2. argue

I. Introduction A. Engage Readers interest & show controversy 1.

2.

B. Background information & thesis 1. 2.

II. Body A. Criterion 1 1. argue

2. argue

B. Criterion 2 1. argue 2. argue

C. Criterion 3 1. argue 2. argue

D. Objections 1. rebuttal or concession 2. rebuttal or concession

III. Conclusion A. Summarize & Restate Thesis 1.

2.

C. tie back to intro & something memorable 1. 2.

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Ethical rough drafts due Monday