Ethical Issues
Ms. Portman

Let's put theory into practice. You will be given a broad list of suggested ethical dilemmas facing our society today. Choose one issue to focus on for your final project. You should check the website (http://sun.menloschool.org/~sportman/ethics) to find out what topics were covered in past years because these topics may not be repeated. You may also speak to me about working on an issue not listed. Each person in the class will focus on a different topic, so you will need to rank your top three choices and I will give out a final list in a few days.

The format of your project has three parts.
1. Research-You will be expected to utilize a variety of sources- articles, books, journals, websites.

2. The Website- You will be required to create a website based on your findings. We'll have a technical workshop and further explanation as we move through the project. You will need to write a paragraph introduction to you topic on you homepage. The text for each the pro and con side must be 2 pages. Your text should include a strong argument as to why that side is correct. Images (2) should be included in your text section. You should also use footnotes by citing your sources underneath your text.

3. Oral Presentation- You will make a short presentation of your website to the class during the last week of the semester. The presentation should be a maximum of twelve minutes. You will be graded on content as well as effective speaking/presentation style.

Research Paper Topic Areas

1. A Significant Historical Dilemma, e.g. the Holocaust, The Extermination Of Native Americans
2. Water Rights
3. Homelessness/ Poverty
4. Species Protection (Spotted Owl; Redwood Trees; Red Legged Frog; Newt; Salmon)
5. Rights Of Children
6. Intellectual Property
7. Election Reform
8. Copyright Laws (documents, music, pharmaceutical drugs)
9. Immigration Laws
10. Animal Rights
11. Overseas Employment Of Minors
12. Sweatshops
13. Plagiarism In The Electronic Age
14. Journalism Ethics
15. Cheating
16. The College Admissions Process
17. Welfare Reform
18. Protection of the Environment
19. Human Rights
20. American Military Intervention Around the World
21. Censorship
22. "NIMBY" Not in My Backyard
23. Media Responsibility