Should Euthanasia be legalized?

Argumentative Essay
This is the type of essay in which the writer chooses one side of the argument and
tries to support his opinion (thesis) by presenting the opposite view (anti-thesis)
first then countering it with his views (thesis) .
Method:
Argumentative Outline:
1- Introduction

2- Main body
3- Anti thesis
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4- Thesis ( Rebuttal )
a. Cons of 3a
b. Cons of 3b
c. Cons of 3c
d. Cons of 3d
e. Cons of 3e
5- Conclusion (Synthesis )
 Should Euthanasia be legalized?

Argumentative Outline:
I . Introduction
a) Definition of euthanasia . Scope of its legalization.
b) General statements/ background
c) Thesis : Euthanasia should not be legalized.
II. Main body
1. Pros/ Reasons To legalize Euthanasia
a. Humanitarian Grounds : An ailing patient must be given peace to
avoid intolerable suffering
b. Economic Grounds : Expensive treatment for incurable diseases
c. Respect of Doctor’s decision : If doctors declares him medically dead
then his opinion should be considered final.
d. Ending family sufferings

2. Cons/ Reasons to Stop legalizing Euthanasia/ Rebuttal to the reasons to

legalise
a.Religious Grounds : Humanity must be protected. No one has right to
kill.
b.Life is priceless, Material things can be recovered / regained
c.Doctor’s opinion is not always final : Miracle drugs, advancement in
medical field
d Family love can’t be measured like commodity. Love is
unconditioned
e. Fear of misuse by wealthy relatives
Emphatic order : Saving the best argument for the last portion.
 Should Euthanasia be legalized?

3.Conclusion (Synthesis )
Summary
Considering all the aspects, it seems better to hold sanctions on the
legalization of euthanasia.

Final Version
Should Euthanasia be legalized ?

Outline

I. Introduction
a) Hook / Definition of euthanasia . Scope of its legalization.
b) General statements/ background
c) Thesis : Euthanasia should not be legalized on the basis of humanitarian,religious ,
medical , economic and personal grounds.

II. Main body

1. Pros/ Reasons To legalize Euthanasia
a. Humanitarian Grounds : An ailing patient must be given peace to avoid
intolerable suffering
b. Economic Grounds : Expensive treatment for incurable diseases
c. Respect of Doctor’s decision : If doctors declares him medically dead then his
opinion should be considered final.
d. Ending family sufferings

2. Cons/ Reasons to Stop legalizing Euthanasia/ Rebuttal to the reasons to

legalize
a.Religious Grounds : Humanity must be protected. No one has right to kill.
 Should Euthanasia be legalized?

b.Life is priceless, Material things can be recovered / regained

c. Doctor’s opinion is not always final : Miracle drugs, advancement in medical field
c. Family love can’t be measured like commodity. Love is unconditioned
d. Fear of misuse by wealthy relatives

III. Conclusion
Considering all the aspects, it seems better to hold sanctions on the legalization of
euthanasia.