ST.

SCHOLASTICA’S ACADEMY
Tabunok, Talisay City, Cebu
SY 2022-2023

Group Members:
Sereño, Alexy Rose
Cabigas, Harrie David
Sebellita, Tycoon
Tatoy, Ralph Justin
Encila, Reda
Dumayac, Nathalie Anne
Serohejos, Marie Angel
Maneja, Zoe Krystelle
Gonzales, Avery Angel
Magdalunes, Kurt
Baluran, Althea Suzzane

Grade and Section: ____XII-St. Odilia________

Subject: ______EAPP _________________ Date Submitted: ______05/17/2023_______

PERFORMANCE TASK 8: CREATING AN ADVERTISING PAPER

Directions: Create an Advertising Paper in a form of a flyer (long size bond paper or A4 photo
paper) for your Strand with a powerful TAGLINE.

ADVERTISING PAPER RUBRIC

CATEGORY EXEMPLARY – 15 PROFICIENT – 13 DEVELOPING – 9 BEGINNING - 5

 All space used  Most  Several spaces  Most space is

effectively available on paper are left blank
 Is eye-catching, space is used left blank or the  Is extremely
Appearance
neat, creative in effectively picture(s) is too messy in
design/layout  Is attractive small layout/design
and neat in  Is slightly messy
design/layout in layout/design
 All are used  Most are  Is missing 1  Is missing 2+
effectively and used technical effect technical
make sense for the effectively  Minimally effect
product and make explains each  Is hard to tell
Use of
 All are explained sense for the used what ad is
Techniques thoroughly on the product  Make little trying to
back  Most are sense for the accomplish
explained product  Is not
thoroughly  Is not explained explained on
on the back on the back. the back
Tagline  Is prominent on ad,  Is prominent  Is present on ad Uses no tagline or
easy to read, and on ad, easy but difficult to it does not relate
 relates to the ad to read, and read and/or to the ad
campaign in a relates to the hard to campaign at all
creative/expressive ad campaign understand
way relationship to
the ad campaign
 Is extremely  Is original but  Is somewhat  Is not original
creative, original, not original/creative or creative
Ad
applicable to real outstandingly and too
Campaign life creative similar to
existing ad
campaign

ST. SCHOLASTICA’S ACADEMY

Tabunok, Talisay City, Cebu
SY 2022-2023

Group Members:
Sereño, Alexy Rose
Cabigas, Harrie David
Sebellita, Tycoon
Tatoy, Ralph Justin
Encila, Reda
Dumayac, Nathalie Anne
Serohejos, Marie Angel
Maneja, Zoe Krystelle
Gonzales, Avery Angel
Magdalunes, Kurt
Baluran, Althea Suzzane

Grade and Section: ____XII-St. Odilia________

Subject: ______EAPP _________________ Date Submitted: ______05/17/2023_______

PERFORMANCE TASK 9: WRITING A POSITION PAPER

Learning Task 1: Writing an Outline of a Position Paper

“Legalizing Euthanasia”

“For it” Outline

Introduction

The purposeful taking of a person's life to eliminate their suffering or pain is referred to as
euthanasia, sometimes known as assisted suicide or mercy killing. It loosens the burden of the
person in question or patient that relieves them from suffering painful and incurable disease or
incapacitating physical disorder or allowing them to die by withholding treatment or
withdrawing artificial life-support measures, as well as their loved ones from emotional suffering
and being financially burdened. 

Thesis Statement

Legalizing euthanasia can give terminally ill patients a reasonable and respectable option for the
end of their lives while still maintaining their autonomy and reducing needless suffering.

 
Supporting statements for the topic

1. Despite medical interventions and efforts to alleviate pain, the patient may persistently
endure distressing physical and emotional anguish, ultimately leading to their inevitable
death.
2. Allowing individuals to choose whether they end their life with the assistance of
medicine or in a natural way, and
3. The moment of dying is a natural right of the patient who must be respected in the name
of maintaining his dignity.

Counter Arguments 

1. Euthanasia raises fundamental ethical issues concerning the value of human life.
2. Individuals who lack resilience and suffer from depression may opt for euthanasia as a
rapid means to alleviate their distress, disregarding the presence of alternative paths.
3. It is a basic human right to live. Nobody, including the Government nor Doctors, can try
to end a patient's life. It also means the Government should take appropriate measures to
safeguard life.

Supporting details to validate or oppose counterargument

The misuse of euthanasia can be prevented through the decorum and judgment of a professional
doctor, who should analyze the patient before presenting the option of euthanasia. The practice
of euthanasia must adhere to two principles discussed in bioethics: the principle of autonomy and
the principle of dignity. Therefore, it should be guided by the intense suffering experienced by
the patient and respect for their individual will.

Summary
Euthanasia, or mercy killing, is the act of taking away a person's life to stop suffering, relieving
them from pain and suffering, as well as emotional and financial burden. Legalizing euthanasia
allows terminally ill patients to end their lives without suffering. Euthanasia should adhere to
autonomy and dignity, and should be guided by the patient's suffering and respect for their will.
“Against it” Outline

Introduction

The purposeful taking of a person's life to stop their suffering is referred to as euthanasia,
sometimes known as assisted suicide or mercy killing. Even though it is referred to as "mercy
killing," euthanasia can nonetheless result in a person's death even if it is not yet their time. 

Thesis statement 

Legalizing euthanasia raises significant ethical, legal, and social concerns, as it undermines the
holiness of life, poses risk to vulnerable populations, and disrupts the development of palliative
care.

Supporting statement for the topic

1. Euthanasia raises fundamental ethical issues concerning the value of human life. 
2. Giving people the ability to end their own lives puts society on a very slippery slope,
potentially undermining the sacredness and inherent dignity of every individual. 
3. It is morally wrong to kill, hence euthanasia is killing a living being that is very much
able to live with the help of medicinal equipment. This breached the basic human right,
the right to live.

Counter Arguments

1. Patient may continue to suffer on what would be his/her eventual death. 

2. Patient may suffer even further in comparison to euthanizing the patient to grant peaceful
resolution to their life. 
3. The patient has also the right to choose when or where he/she dies and respect the
individual’s autonomy and ensure that decisions align with the person's own values and
desires.

Supporting details to validate or oppose counterargument

Given that euthanasia is voluntary, despondent and weak-willed individuals may attempt suicide
despite having access to a positive option that would allow them to alleviate their pain. Although
the individual may have an illness that gives a lot of pain and misery, they may be able to control
their symptoms with medicine and supportive therapy.
Summary

Euthanasia essentially involves intentionally ending the life of someone who is still capable of
living, which should not be permitted. While it is understandable that the person could have a
strong desire to end their own life, it is important to keep in mind that there may be treatments
for their condition or ways to provide them with mental support that could prevent the need for
euthanasia. By rejecting euthanasia, we can promote a thorough investigation of other options
that might possibly enhance the person's quality of life and lessen their suffering.

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 Euthanasia: The right to
choose your death

Submitted By:
Sereño, Alexy Rose Serohejos, Marie Angel
Cabigas, Harrie DavidManeja, Zoe Krystelle
Sebellita, Tycoon Gonzales, Avery Angel
Tatoy, Ralph Justin Magdalunes, Kurt
Encila, Reda Baluran, Althea Suzzane
Dumayac, Nathalie Anne

People who are near death or who are suffering from anguish and sadness as a result of
their disease frequently pass away unexpectedly. Although Euthanasia may be a chance for
people to end their suffering as quickly as possible. Euthanasia is a method by which people
might end their suffering early. It is often known as assisted suicide or mercy killing.
Additionally, Euthanasia lessens the agony of the individual or patient by sparing them from
painful and incurable illness, crippling physical disorder, or allowing them to pass away by
forgoing treatment or removing artificial life support, as well as their loved ones from financial
burden and emotional suffering. Its key advantages include promoting personal liberty,
minimizing unnecessary pain and suffering, and, finally, giving terminally ill patients
psychological reassurance (Emanuel, 1999). However, does legalizing Euthanasia truly help
people or patients to receive a “good death”? Does human rights in line with Euthanasia? Thus,
legalizing Euthanasia can give terminally ill patients a reasonable and respectable option for the
end of their lives while still maintaining their autonomy and reducing needless suffering.

Nevertheless, despite the various assertions regarding the advantages of Euthanasia, it

was said to cause ethical issues and weaken the society’s respect for the sanctity of life (BBC,
2014). Euthanasia is fundamentally at odds with a doctor's duty to treat patients, would be
difficult or impossible to regulate, and would present significant societal concerns. It would be
simple to legalize Euthanasia for those who lack mental capacity and other vulnerable groups.
The ethical prohibition against euthanasia is made even more important by the involvement of
doctors in the procedure. The decision to end the patient's life is primarily the responsibility of
the doctor who administers the procedure. Since then, ending the individual's life is far more
difficult than it seems to be (Euthanasia, 2022). Additionally, Religious opponents of Euthanasia
believe that life is given by God, and only God should decide when to end it. Other opponents
fear that if Euthanasia was made legal, the laws regulating it would be abused, and people would
be killed who didn't really want to die. To kill another person deliberately is murder or
manslaughter, even if the other person asks you to kill them. Anyone doing so could potentially
face 14 years in prison. (BBC, 2014). Therefore, Euthanasia should not be legalized as it may be
used as an opportunity for other people to abuse this act. 

Despite medical interventions and efforts to alleviate pain, the patient may persistently
endure distressing physical and emotional anguish, ultimately leading to their inevitable death.
Euthanasia is a good way to help people who are suffering from their illness as it allows them to
quickly get the peace that they deserve and not by tormenting them not just physically, but
emotionally. Euthanasia should be legalized owing to its approach, which is administered by a
physician without causing the patient any pain or suffering, practiced mostly on patients who are
clinically brain dead, incurable, and fixed. However, it is done with the patient's or a family
member's permission. The family, who had battled for a long time to provide for the patient and
acquire the necessary funds, has received support and assistance thanks to this method of patient
euthanasia. (BBC, 2014). As stated in the Cutch law, the only need under it is that the individual
must be "suffering hopelessly and unbearably," which is meant to include both bodily and
psychological pain, including depression. According to Belgian legislation, the victim "must be
in a hopeless medical situation and be constantly suffering physically or psychologically."(BBC,
2014).

Euthanasia allows individuals to decide whether they prefer to end their lives naturally or
with the help of medicine. When a patient has autonomy, he or she makes the decision to
terminate their lives in order to put an end to their suffering and anguish. This implies that the
subject is in charge of their activity and is held accountable for it. Therefore, the patient must be
made aware of their circumstances and future prospects, must be aware that there is no other
viable option, and must consent to the procedure. (BBC, 2014). Autonomy and choice are
important values in any society, but they are not without limits (PubMed Central, 2011).

The moment of dying is a natural right of the patient who must be respected in the name
of maintaining his dignity. Euthanasia, Specifically Voluntary Euthanasia helps patients take
control on when they should die and being in a difficult state of one’s life, it has given the
patients’ a chance to finally end their suffering with proper procedures made by the Doctor. With
this, they receive the right to when and how they must face death. Legal requirement of explicit
written consent is important in order for abuse and misuse to be avoided. The doctor must advise
the patient to end his or her life since he is aware that doing so will benefit the patient's family
and, more importantly, the patient himself. (Olejarczyk, 2022). A person committing suicide may
do so with assistance as long as the assistant has no selfish motives and does not stand to gain
personally from the death. Voluntary Euthanasia is carried out when the patient wishes to die, is
aware of his clinical condition, and is not depressed at the time of the decision (Mapes,T., 2016). 

As expressed by the introduction, arguments, counter arguments, etc. Legalizing

euthanasia could be a big help to those who want to end their lives without suffering. It will be
overall held responsible for the patient itself if she/he wants to end their life. However, it
shouldn't be forgotten that there will be no abuse upon using this law. Since, this could trigger
negativities for some people. Although, in fact euthanasia is seen as devaluing life, yet there are
some who really need it. It is morally acceptable to end a patient's life in order to relieve him of
severe agony and suffering. Favor of euthanasia argues that giving everybody the right to have a
good death through euthanasia is acceptable as a universal principle. Moreover, asking for death
does not necessarily indicate that a person has nothing left to live for; rather, it indicates that they
have reached a point when they believe the pain will exceed the benefits.

References

Emanuel, E. J. (1999). What Is the Great Benefit of Legalizing Euthanasia or Physican‐Assisted

Suicide? Ethics. https://doi.org/10.1086/233925
Pereira, J. A. (2011). Legalizing Euthanasia or Assisted Suicide: The Illusion of Safeguards and
Controls. Current Oncology, 18(2), 38–45. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.v18i2.883

BBC - Ethics - Euthanasia: Anti-euthanasia arguments. (2014).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/euthanasia/against/against_1.shtml

BBC - Ethics - Euthanasia: Ethical problems of euthanasia. (2014).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/euthanasia/overview/problems.shtml

BBC - Ethics - Euthanasia: Regulation of euthanasia. (2014).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/euthanasia/overview/regulation_1.shtml

Westphal, E. R., Nowak, W. S., & Krenchinski, C. V. (2019b). Philosophy, Ethics and Morality
about Euthanasia: The Discomfort between Modernity and Postmodernity. Clinical
Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 6(6). https://doi.org/10.23937/2378-3656/1410270

Olejarczyk, J. P. (2022, November 28). Patient Rights And Ethics. StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538279/

Article 2: Right to life | Equality and Human Rights Commission. (n.d.).

https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/human-rights-act/article-2-right-life?

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Dythanasia: The right to live

Submitted By:
Sereño, Alexy Rose Serohejos, Marie Angel
Cabigas, Harrie DavidManeja, Zoe Krystelle
Sebellita, Tycoon Gonzales, Avery Angel
Tatoy, Ralph Justin Magdalunes, Kurt
Encila, Reda Baluran, Althea Suzzane
Dumayac, Nathalie Anne

People who are on the verge of death or are going through misery and sorrow as a result
of their illness typically experience an unexpected demise. Although people may escape from
their misery with the help of Euthanasia. Euthanasia is the act of ending a patient's life in order to
lessen their suffering. The Greek words "eu" (good) and "Thanatos" (death) are the roots of the
term "euthanasia."  The theory behind euthanasia is that it would let the patient have a
comparatively "good death" as opposed to sentencing them to a lengthy, agonizing, or inhumane
demise (School of Medicine, n.d.). It was first proposed by Samuel Williams who used
anesthetics and morphine to intentionally end a patient’s life (Emanuel, 1994). Back in 1935, an
organized movement for legalization of Euthanasia commenced in England when C. Killick
Millard founded the Voluntary Euthanasia Legalization Society. In 2001, Netherlands made the
first legalization of Euthanasia and Belgium in 2002, followed by many other countries
(Britannica, 2023). However, does it really help a person to escape from their misery? Does
legalizing euthanasia give people the opportunity to kill and consider it as mercy killing? Thus,
legalizing Euthanasia raises significant ethical, legal, and social concerns, as it undermines the
holiness of life, poses risk to vulnerable populations, and disrupts the development of palliative
care.

Opposing parties may argue that Euthanasia is the only way to assist patients/people to no
longer experience suffering in a very long period of time. Euthanasia seeks to provide the
suffering patient with a good, gentle and painless death, being an act of mercy, according to the
etymology of the word "Good Death", giving priority to the quality of human life in its final
phase–eliminating the suffering (Westphal et.al, 2019). This allows patients to have their own
right to choose when and where he/she dies, as it is their own body. Voluntary euthanasia is
practiced when the patient wishes to die, is informed about his clinical situation and is not
depressed at the time of the decision (Westphal et.al, 2019). The right to refuse medical
treatment is well recognized in law, including medical treatment that sustains or prolongs life.
Recognition of the right to refuse treatment gives a way for passive euthanasia. Many patients in
a persistent vegetative state or else in chronic illness, do not want to be a burden on their family
members. Euthanasia can be considered as a way to uphold the ‘Right to life’ by honoring ‘Right
to die’ with dignity (Chaturvedi, 2012). Therefore, Euthanasia should be legalized in order to
help the people in the community to experience death in a good way and avoid burdening their
families. 

Euthanasia raises significant ethical concerns because it challenges the inherent value of
human life. The belief in the holiness of life has been deeply rooted in many cultures and
religions for centuries, considering life as sacred and inviolable. The Stanford Encyclopedia of
Philosophy highlights the historical and philosophical perspectives on the value of life,
emphasizing the moral duty to preserve and protect life. The Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, adopted by the United Nations, recognizes the right to life as a fundamental human
right, further emphasizing the significance attributed to human life. The Journal of Medical
Ethics published a study by Paton (2018) and his colleagues examines attitudes towards
euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, revealing that concerns about devaluing human life
were prominent among respondents.
 Giving people the ability to end their own lives puts society on a very slippery slope,
potentially undermining the sacredness and inherent dignity of every individual. Euthanasia can
be abused and utilized in ways that could diminish the value and sanctity of a person's life.
National Institutes of Health highlights such laws reflect a societal "slippery slope," as do
modifications to the rules and standards that were implemented after legalization. This includes
increased tolerance of violations in these communities (IHPC, n.d.).   Although the original
intention was to restrict euthanasia and assisted suicide to a last-resort choice for a relatively
small number of terminally ill individuals, several governments now expand the practice to
babies, children, and dementia patients (PMC, 2011.)

It is morally wrong to kill, hence euthanasia is killing a living being that is very much
able to live with the help of medicinal equipment. This breached the basic human right, the right
to live. Additionally, Euthanasia can also be viewed as a crime because killing someone on
purpose is still deemed murder or manslaughter, regardless of whether the victim wishes it. In
religion, killing ourselves whether or not we have the assistance to do so, is still wrong. To kill
oneself, or to get someone else to do it for us, is to deny God, and to deny God's rights over our
lives and his right to choose the length of our lives and the way our lives end. Even non-religious
people believe that suffering has value. It provides an opportunity to grow in wisdom, character,
and compassion (BBC, n.d.). Furthermore, according to the West Encyclopedia of American
Law, a 'mercy killing' or euthanasia is generally considered to be a criminal homicide and is
normally used as a synonym of homicide committed at a request made by the patient
(Ajmani,2012).

(Summary here)
 References

Emanuel, E. J. (1994). The History of Euthanasia Debates in the United States and Britain.
Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-121-10-199411150-00010

Pereira, J. A. (2011b). Legalizing Euthanasia or Assisted Suicide: The Illusion of Safeguards and
Controls. Current Oncology, 18(2), 38–45. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.v18i2.883

Ajmani, G. K. (2012). Euthanasia or kill for mercy - Boddunan.

https://www.boddunan.com/articles/miscellaneous/51-general-reference/20485-euthanasa-or-
kill-for-mercy.html

Math, S. B. (2012, December 1). Euthanasia: Right to life vs right to die. PubMed Central
(PMC). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612319/

Westphal, E. R., Nowak, W. S., & Krenchinski, C. V. (2019e). Philosophy, Ethics and Morality
about Euthanasia: The Discomfort between Modernity and Postmodernity. Clinical Medical
Reviews and Case Reports, 6(6). https://doi.org/10.23937/2378-3656/1410270

Paton, A., & Kotzee, B. (2021). The fundamental role of storytelling and practical wisdom in
facilitating the ethics education of junior doctors. Health, 25(4), 417–433.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1363459319889102

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2023b, May 2). Euthanasia | Definition, History, & 
Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/euthanasia

BBC - Ethics - Euthanasia: Anti-euthanasia arguments. (n.d).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/euthanasia/against/against_1.shtml

Euthanasia - MU School of Medicine. (n.d.).

https://medicine.missouri.edu/centers-institutes-labs/health-ethics/faq/euthanasia

The Legalisation of Euthanasia - International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care. (n.d.).
https://hospicecare.com/policy-and-ethics/ethical-issues/essays-and-articles-on-ethics-in-
palliative-care/the-legalisation-of-euthanasia/

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? | Australian Human Rights Commission.
(n.d.). https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/what-universal-declaration-human-rights
 Position Paper Rubric

CRITERION INSUFFICIENT LIMITED (8 ADEQUATE (10 PROFICIENT EXCEPTIONAL

(5 points) points) points) (13 points) (15 points)

Format (title page, Elements Some All elements All elements All elements
introduction, missing; elements present with well presented; thoroughly
position, analysis, minimal missing; occasional well organized presented;
conclusion, organization regular breaks disorganization and flows extremely well
presentation, in- and lack of flow. in organization; and flow smoothly organized,
text citation, flow breaks interrupted. allowing smooth
bibliography) down. & logical flow;
crisp and ready
for publication.

Mechanics Frequent errors; Regular errors; Errors Some errors, Essentially

seriously flow/meaning noticeable, and which are faultless; errors
impairs flow/ of paper on occasion, minor in may result from
meaning of breaks down. detract from nature, & don't risk taking and
paper. flow or meaning detract from do not detract
of paper. overall from meaning of
meaning of paper.
paper.

Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Two or more

incomplete; partially substantially completely positions
ineffective presented; presented; presented; thoroughly
explanation weak some relevant, presented;
(minimal information; imbalance in accurate, clear comprehensive,
information). shows lack of positions; some and well relevant and
relevant data. information explained. accurate
missing or gaps explanation of
in explanation. positions.

Analysis Little or no Some Adequate Skillful Demonstrates

examination of examination of examination of examination; thorough
(compare/contrast, data data data shows strong examination of
evaluate positions) (information); (information); (information); degree of data
lacks little some degree of comparison, (information);
comparison, comparison, comparison, contrast, & shows advanced
contrast, and contrast and contrast & evaluation. degree of
evaluation. evaluation. evaluation. comparison,
contrast, &
evaluation.
Understanding Little or no Little Adequate Reveals strong Reveals mature
understanding understanding understanding understanding and insightful
of positions; of positions; of positions; of positions understanding of
failure to little some attempts and an effort to the positions and
appreciate appreciation to appreciate appreciate a solid
points of view. for points of points of view. points of view. appreciation of
view. points of view.