Bioethics Research PapeR

a. A cover page with the title, your name, class period, and the date submitted.
b. About 1500 words to 2000 to cover the topic ( It takes about 1900 for a paper that covers the material at an “A” level.) This is 5-6 pages using Times font, 12 point, double- spaced with 1 inch margins on all sides, having at least 23 lines of text (with correct spelling and grammar, of course)
c. Quotations of 100 words total, or less (placed where appropriate and effective.) "More" in this case, is not necessarily "better". Do not surpass 100 words quoted over all, but have at least one appropriate quote.
d. Internal citations for quotes and paraphrasing throughout the paper, documented according to the MLA Handbook, 5th ed. (on the web in the Librarian's Links). All internal citations must have a "Works Cited" entry referring to them.
e. A "Works Cited" (references) page with references documented according to the MLA Handbook. All "Works Cited" references must have an internal citation in the body of the paper referring back to them.
f. A minimum of 5 reference sources. None may be from a general encyclopedia, 1 must be from a printed resource other than your textbook (you may also use your textbook, but it does not count as the printed source. If you use your textbook, you must put it in the "works cited"), one ethics web site and 2 must be Internet sources. More than 5 references may be cited. Attempt to balance the references among viewpoints. You textbook and general encyclopedias must be cited if used, but are not counted in the 5 necessary references.
g . Your paper should include the following information:
	1. A section introducing the bioethical question and containing scientific background information and a historical perspective. The biological basis of the topic will be addressed and explained in this section. (This will take about two pages, if well done. Be sure you use internal citations throughout) Most people lose points here, because they fail to research how the specific biotechnology is actually done.
	2. The viewpoints about the bioethical issues with a substantive section explaining various perspectives. Delineate each viewpoint and describe the arguments supporting that viewpoint. Do not argue for any one perspective. (Again, be sure the citations are complete and correct.)
	3. A considered opinion, backed by ethics, supporting your viewpoint of the ethical use of this technology. This is the time to take an ethical stand, and argue the ethical viewpoint constructively. (This is not the time for a rant!! A scholarly paper is done in a non-emotional, even-handed manner.) Be sure to cite any sources you use and base your response in ethics. (Be sure to have at least one reference to an ethics web site-find one on the "resources" page that you use to determine what a code of ethics consists of, and use this to decide the ethical uses of the technology). Use third person. The word "I" should never appear in your paper.

One the due date, you will: (due at the beginning of the bell on the day due, even if you have computer problems or the flu. No excuses!)

4. Hand in TWO copies of the finished paper. This includes a cover page, the body of the paper, and your "works cited" page after your last page of text. The paper will not be accepted without a "works cited" page attached to each copy. If there is no title/cover sheet, you will be docked points. Print the whole paper at least the day before it is due. I will not grant you "computer problems" absolution. If your printer doesn't work, you need to figure out how to get the copy printed. You can always print at school (ahead of time!!!). I will help you figure out strategies to make sure that you get you paper printed, but only if you tell me a week or so ahead of time......last minute problems are your problem, not mine. It is really smart to have your paper completed a week ahead of time. Then you have time to look at it one more time to be sure that it meets the requirements, check grammar and spelling (and word usage!!) before you need to print it off. Do not wait until the last minute. It is very obvious if you rush to finish your paper, and really hurts your final grade.

5. Hand in a receipt from turnitin.com, including your title and "works cited" pages, formatted in a “word” document. Be sure to submit to turnitin.com before the day it is due to compensate for any computer glitches. I will set the program up so that you, too, can check for plagiarism. That means that you can submit several times as you improve your paper. Do not fail to do so!!

6. Hand in copies of your on-line sources. Make sure you highlight the sections that you are using-paraphrasing, quoting, or using for ideas.

7. Include the original graded outline/revised outline and your grade sheet with the finished paper.

9. A completed and graded (I will hand this back to you in time to include it) web site evaluation form is to be included with your finished product. You will be docked credit if it is not present.

Jan.25	Project assigned and discussed. Think about the question you want to research and discuss. Consider alternatives in case your topic is taken.
Jan. 28	Select a research topic. Begin your library research.
Jan. 29	Reconsider/change your topic/continue research outline
Jan. 30	Go to MHS library and continue your research, start writing outline.
Feb. 7 or 8	Return to MHS library and continue your research, work on your outline and paper.
Feb. 11	Web site evaluation due.
Feb. 15	Research outline and “works cited” are due (keep a copy for yourself).
Feb. 22	First draft of paper, based on original outline due.
Feb. 29	Research outline and preliminary paper returned. Edit and revise your outline and paper.
Mar. 7	First "turn-it-in" posting due.

Mar. 17 Final research paper due. All corrections noted by your teacher on your graded rough draft must be incorporated in your final paper!

I will not accept a late research outline or final research paper. Make a note of the due dates and get the job done on time. Being absent or having computer problems are not excuses for missing a deadline.