Debate Response Paper
· You are responsible for carefully reading the instructions. Failure to properly read the instructions will result in lower grades.
· Instructor Aid: I am available and happy to help you if you need. (E-mail or set up a virtual office hour appointment).
· Paper Format: You must use the provided template below. Font: Times New Roman Font Size: 12pt font. Sentence Spacing: Double Spaced.
· Length: 2-3 pages in line with font, size, and spacing. Approximately 500-750 words. Template is 100 words and does not count towards word count.
· No outside sources (internet, library, former students paper, consulting current/former student, etc.) is allowed.
· Directions: Students will select and watch one ethical debate (list below) and write a 2-3 page response paper.
· Your paper should include:
· 1.) Summary of the topic of discussion
· 2.) The names and main arguments of the debaters
· 3.) From your perspective, describe which debater argued more persuasively for his position and why.
· 4.) Any general observations, comments, or response to the debate
· 5.) A question that you would pose for each debater.
· L
ist of Ethical Debates (Select One);
· 1.) Vanderbilt Death Penalty Debate (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqrTHllqp68)
· 2.) War/Pacifism Debate (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ2Hh2VkRpE)
· 3.) Is Lying Always Wrong? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQmmLqSuavA)
· 4.) The Battle Over Free Speech (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpGd5DZ_K5w&t=1661s)
· 5.) Sexual Ethics Debate (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_fRXF3T560)
· 6.) Is Abortion a reproductive right or moral wrong? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzHwHX601no)
· 7.) Euthanasia Debate (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC6WEFuhk6o)Debate Response Paper
1.) Summarize the topic of discussion and why the issue is ethically important:
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2.) What are the names and main arguments of the debaters?
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3.) Describe what you believed to be the strongest and weakest argument for EACH debater. Why was it the strongest/weakest?
4.) From your perspective, describe which debater argued more persuasively for his position and why:
5.) Write a critical question that you would pose for each debater.
.) Note any general observations, comments, or response to the debate: