Evaluation of an Ethical Theory in Clinical Ethics

Overview

You have read about ethical theories and perspectives and analyzed a clinical ethics case study via your discussion for this unit. Now, you will evaluate the ethical theory you used in the Unit 3 discussion as a framework for analysis.

This exercise—judging how well an ethical theory functions in a particular context, and from which perspectives—will push you further on your path to formulating your own bioethical manifesto. In addition, you will draw on this and the previous two assignments (from Units 1 and 2) to complete your course project. From this paper, the Evaluation of an Ethical Approach in Clinical Ethics, you will develop an argument for or against the approach you used to analyze the case study in your discussion.

Assignment Instructions

Recall the ethical theory you used to analyze the clinical ethics case study in the Unit 3 discussion. Evaluate the theory of ethical reasoning used in your case study, in terms of particular perspectives related to clinical ethics.

Consider the ethical perspectives relevant to the clinical issue in your case study. Assess whether the theory provides satisfactory answers to the issue from the relevant perspectives.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the approach you used in the case study, in terms of internal coherency and practical use.
Defend the conclusion you reached in the case study by answering counterarguments.

At least two scholarly resources from the Capella library are required as support of your statements. Note that textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and most Internet materials are not considered scholarly resources. Use the “What Is Scholarly?” library resource (linked in the Resources) to help you find scholarly materials.

Your assignment will be scored according to the criteria outlined in the Evaluation of an Ethical Theory in Clinical Ethics Scoring Guide. Refer to the scoring guide often as you develop your assignment, to be sure you are addressing the essential criteria.

Submission Requirements

Academic honesty: Submit your paper to Turnitin before you submit it for grading.
Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
Length: 1–2 double-spaced, typed pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
Resources: Cite at least two scholarly resources.

CRITERIA	NON-PERFORMANCE	BASIC	PROFICIENT	DISTINGUISHED
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of an ethical theory and perspective as a framework for analyzing clinical ethics. 27%	Does not outline the strengths and weaknesses of an ethical theory and perspective.	Outlines the strengths and/or weaknesses of an ethical theory and perspective, but fails to clearly connect it to clinical ethics.	Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of an ethical theory and perspective as a framework for analyzing clinical ethics.	Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of an ethical theory and perspective as a framework for analyzing clinical ethics, and explains the criteria used to judge strength and weakness.
Interpret an issue in clinical ethics through the lens of an ethical theory and perspective. 27%	Does not explain an issue in clinical ethics.	Explains an issue in clinical ethics, but fails to connect it with an ethical theory and perspective.	Interprets an issue in clinical ethics through the lens of an ethical theory and perspective.	Interprets an issue in clinical ethics through the lens of an ethical theory and perspective, and justifies the choice of a specific theory and perspective.
Argue for or against an ethical theory and/or perspective in clinical ethics. 26%	Does not argue for or against an ethical theory and/or perspective in clinical ethics.	Argues for or against an ethical theory and/or perspective clinical ethics, without showing convincing evidence for a position.	Argues for or against an ethical theory and/or perspective in clinical ethics.	Formulates and applies criteria for using an ethical theory and/or perspective in clinical ethics.
Construct a logical, organized, written argument with few mechanical errors. 10%	Does not outline an argument and/or performs mechanical errors that inhibit comprehension.	Outlines an argument with significant mechanical errors.	Constructs a logical, organized, written argument with few mechanical errors.	Constructs an argument with exemplary mechanics and expression.
Cite evidence from appropriate resources, using APA format. 10%	Does not use or cite appropriate scholarly sources.	Cites evidence from insufficient resources, or fails to use appropriate format.	Cites evidence from appropriate resources, using APA format.	Cites evidence from appropriate resources, using APA format, and evaluates the quality of the resources.

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