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Writing an Ethics Paper

Any well-written paper should include three parts: and introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Ethics papers require an argument to be presented logically and clearly with credible support. In a short paper, it is especially important that the purpose of the paper is evident as early as possible, then reinforced within the paper as well as in the conclusion.

A paper that tries to argue a point will need, within these basic parts, other elements that will help to make the argument clear, concise, and convincing.

Make this paper your own work. Copying from others, word-for-word or by ideas, without proper credit, is plagiarism and will mean action taken under the Academic Misconduct policy in your Student Catalog. Do not use another student’s work on which to base your own. Changing the wording does not make an idea your own.  Formulate your own view of the assignment question so you are given credit for your own work.

The Introduction

Your thesis must be clear and concise and be part of your first paragraph. You must let your reader know what you will be arguing and how you will argue it. It should contain the paper’s topic, the side you will argue, and a preview of your major points. It should consist of a single sentence or two, and not be presented as a question. You should not argue a point that is indecisive, andyour position should be clear to the reader.

The Body

This is the part where you develop the points you previewed in your introduction.  Devote at least one solid paragraph for each of those supporting points. Each paragraph should clearly support your argument. Here, find some support from your textbook to add credibility to your argument and to demonstrate how its concepts work with your argument.

Remember, you are required to use at least two pieces of supporting information (three for the final paper)from the course material. Additional sources may help, but ensure that they are academic sources (analyze “.com” sites VERY carefully). Make sure to thoroughly explain how each quotation or idea from the course material supports your argument. Quotations that stand alone do not support a thesis.

Avoid overloading the paper with quotations. Remember to check your originality report on Turnitin for a report that is less than 30%.  Over 30% of a paper is a significant portion of the paper, and means you didn’t spend enough time making the paper your own work.

If you have not met length requirements, here you may also consider an opposing viewpoint. For example, “Kant uses reason to find truth, however, Pascal feels that intuition and heart are the way to find truth. “  Compare the two opposing viewpoints briefly. A good argument acknowledges differing viewpoints, just as the Principle of Charity makes us open to ethical concepts that differ from our own.

The Conclusion

The conclusion is a review and briefsummary of your main points. It should re-state your thesis, and leave your reader with no doubt of the purpose with which you began your paper.  It may be tempting to leave the reader with a quotation here, but try to avoid expecting your reader to make the connection between the quote and your argument.

A few additional notes:

Follow APA guidelines with one-inch margins following APA guidelines and be sure the length is appropriate to the instructions.

Avoid a “stream of consciousness” where the paper argues both sides then decides on one in the concluding paragraph.

Use clear and concise examples from your own experience. Examine examples for unneeded information. Application of the concepts to what you already know will help you absorb them for the long term!