Instruction
The Signature Assignment for this course is a term paper analyzing a current events issue of your choice.
First, read the full instructions for the term paper (link below) (ATTACHED IN FILES): PHIL 341 Signature Assignment Full Instructions
CHOOSE ONE OF THESE TOPICS BELOW
This week, you must choose one of these claims:
Abortion is not morally acceptable and should be illegal
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal and available to those how choose to use it.
Gun laws are in danger of becoming too restrictive.
Marijuana should not be legal for recreational use.
Spanking is not the best alternative for disciplining children.
Organic foods lead to longer lifespans and less heart disease than non-organic foods.
Obesity rates in the US have reached epidemic proportions.
E-cigarettes are just as harmful as tobacco cigarettes
Genetically-modified foods are harmful to human health.
Crime rates in the US are at an all-time high.
High school graduation rates in the US are at an all-time high.
Global warming is real and caused primarily by human activities.
For this assignment, state which claims you will be investigating and answer the following questions.
Your submission must be at least 250 words in length, and APA writing style is expected. Please refer to the grading rubric to ensure you have covered all components of this assignment. You can either type your topic choice directly into this assignment or upload a Word document.
Briefly define the claim and its counter-argument.
Who are some of the people and sources making this claim?
Who are other interested parties for this claim?