Organ transplants You Decide Presentation
Organ transplants You Decide Presentation
The “You Decide” assignment presents a difficult and painful dilemma, with you in an imagined professional role. Go through the You Decide presentation, make the decision it calls for and compose a paper and presentation that explains your decision and your reasoning and justification for it.
In this case, you will be confronted with a real industry situation. You are called upon to make a painful medical decision and to explain it both orally and in writing. Who benefits from what you decided, who gets denied a needed benefit, and why? You will compose an official memorandum that will be kept for the record and could potentially be read not only by your Peer Review Committee, but also by those involved in charitable fundraising, which supports hospital development, as well as by others with financial interests in the decision.
You will see notice that there is time pressure in the simulated situation, so remember that you would not have the luxury to waver in the decision-making process, and as the decision-maker, you would not have the luxury of consulting a broad spectrum of advisers. It falls on you to decide!
Include in the document and presentation the utilitarian ethical philosophy of John Stuart Mill (from the lecture and audio for this week) and one other ethical philosopher of your choosing that we have studied to date, and use both of those philosophies to bolster your decision. This paper will be at least 2 pages and no more than 3 pages with a 2-3 minute oral presentation. Remember, both professional written form and potential audience, as well as tone when writing this sensitive memorandum.
Submit your paper and narrated presentation by the end of the week.
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You Decide
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurposeThis paper must have a clear purpose that begins with a solid introduction/thesis, and compels the reader forward. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport/DevelopmentThe analysis shows depth of critical thought. Readings, collaborations, and course materials are leveraged powerfully in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems. Good use of theoretical underpinnings are used. Writer considers the depth of the ethical dilemmas with evident granular detail. Course materials are leveraged powerfully and with reflective detail. Course material is clearly referenced and cited. |
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30.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJohn Stewart MillInclude in the document the utilitarian ethical philosophy of John Stuart Mill (from the lecture and audio for this week) AND one other ethical philosopher of your choosing that we have studied to date, and use both of those philosophies to bolster your decision. |
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30.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics, StyleGrammar refers to correct Standard American Usage, e.g., subject/verb agreement and use of correct parts of speech. Mechanics refers to correct idiomatic usage, e.g., capitalized proper nouns, word choice, and word order. Style refers to dynamic writing, avoiding passive constructions, writing that shows, describes, and compels the reader’s interest. |
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15.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPAThe paper is APA compliant with title page, in text citations and references. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation: Slides DesignHigh quality design elements used to share specific and pointed information. Attention is paid to form, context, and grammar to strengthen the quality of the design. Uses excellent visual material and backgrounds to make presentation engaging and accessible. Includes citations on the slides and a reference slide with sources in APA format. |
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25.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation: Oral NarrationNarration is easy to follow and flows rationally. Language is clear and specific. Time requirements are respected. |
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20.0 pts |
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Total Points: 150.0 |