Ethics - Research on animals,  Medical Research on prisoners

Ethics

In this paper, you will select an ethics issue from among the topics below and provide a 3-4 page paper on the issue.

In the paper, you will address the following:

1. Explain the topic (20%)

2. Why the topic or issue is controversial (25%)

3. Is the controversy justified? Why or why not? (20%)

4. Summarize current research about the issue and at least two credible sources. At least one reference source should discuss the issue from a pro and the other should discuss from a con perspective. (20%)

5. Cite references in APA format (15%) 

Topics may include:

• Research on animals 
• Medical Research on prisoners or ethnic minorities 
• Patient rights and HIPAA 
• Torture of military prisoners 
• Off-shore oil drilling and the potential threat to biodiversity
• Development in emerging nations and its impact on biodiversity
• Stem cell research 
• Healthcare Accessibility: Right or privilege
• Genetically modified organisms
• Genetic testing and data sharing 
• Reproductive rights 
• Pesticides and Agriculture 
• Organ transplants and accessibility 
• Assisted Suicide 
• Medicinal use of controlled substances/illicit drugs