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ETHICAL ROGERIAN ARGUMENT THESIS/OUTLINE ASSIGN
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ETHICAL ROGERIAN ARGUMENT THESIS/OUTLINE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
In Module 4, you must develop a thesis statement and outline for the 1000-1200 word ethical
argument essay that you will write in Module 5. This assignment will show your understanding
of the reading material covered so far in the course related to argument and essay development.
Putting in the time to do the groundwork in the thesis/outline assignment will help you when you
begin writing the actual essay in Module 5. It is important to review the sample student outline
available in APA, MLA, and Turabian in chapter 14 to understand the expectations of this
assignment that will be somewhat different from the expectations of the thesis/outline assignments
for the other essay assignments in this course.
INSTRUCTIONS
Review chapter 14 in the textbook for the sample ethical Rogerian argument thesis/outline written
in the documentation style for your major course of study. Using the sample, complete your own
thesis/outline in Module 4 that you will use in Module 5 to develop your Ethical Rogerian
Argument Assignment. Your thesis/outline assignment should include a clear thesis statement
that addresses the question in the prompt with a clear ethical argument and an outline of your plan
of support following the Rogerian Model of argument. The research sources for this essay have
been provided for you in our course. Any additional sources that you may choose to use must be
credible academic sources. You may include biblical support, but your biblical support does not
count in the required citations.
Prompt: How far should humans be allowed to proceed with artificial intelligence?
Complete your thesis/outline using the sample in chapter 14 as a model while addressing
the prompt question.
Document your sources correctly according to your documentation style (Current APA,
MLA, or Turabian).
Integrate a total of at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase (6 total) from at least
3 credible academic sources
Helpful Hints
Chapter 14 in Module 4 includes sample student outlines for a ethical (Rogerian)
thesis/outline in each of the documentation styles (APA, MLA, and Turabian).
Chapter 4 in Module 4 includes a general outline for the Rogerian Model of argument.
Review the Minimum Outline Requirements Checklist (below) to understand the content
that you must include in your thesis/outline assignment.
Review the Ethical Rogerian Argument Thesis/Outline Assignment Grading Rubric
in the course before submitting your thesis/outline assignment.
Minimum Outline Requirements Successful Needs
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1. Thesis statement: Clearly states your debatable argument
relative to an ethical principle
2. Evidence: Presents points that support the thesis based on
the principle (In your outline, include at least the minimum
number of required paraphrases, summaries, and/or quotes
from outside sources as indicated in assignment instructions.)
3. Opposing argument(s): Presents viewpoints opposing your
thesis argument giving special consideration to opposition of
the ethical principle along with discussion of common ground
as required by Rogerian argument. (Including the strongest
opposition to refute helps build your credibility and convinces
your audience to consider or adopt your position.)
4. Organize your information into the correct outline format.
(See examples for APA, MLA, and Turabian in Chapter 14
for the Rogerian Model of argument.)
4. Documentation Requirements for Outline (Include
minimum number of sources required for this assignment.):
If using current APA format, include properly formatted
parenthetical intext citations and a References page.
If using current MLA format, include properly formatted
parenthetical intext citations and a Works Cited page.
If using current Turabian format, include properly formatted
footnotes and Bibliography page.
When you are satisfied with the quality of your thesis/outline, submit it via the submission link in
Module 4 for grading. Include your degree program and whether you are using current MLA, APA,
or Turabian in the document’s title when submitting your thesis/outline.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.