Application of Bioethics Principles in Healthcare Decision-Making ...
HLSC220: Healthcare Ethics
HLSC220 _ Assessment 3: Written Essay _ © Australian Catholic University 2022 _ Page 1 of 3
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Assessment Title: Written Essay
Purpose:
The purpose of this assessment is for students to demonstrate the capacity to develop a written ethical argument analyzing the application of bioethics in healthcare.
Due Date: Refer to HLSC220 EUO
Time Due: Refer to HLSC220 EUO
Weighting: 45%
Length: 1500 words +/- 10% (includes in-text citations, excludes reference list)
Assessment Rubric: Refer to Extended Unit Outline Appendix 3
LOs Assessed: LO1, LO2, LO3
Task:
Four topics will be available for you on LEO. You will select one of these topics and construct a written essay. You are encouraged to choose a topic that you feel is important to you and that you feel passionate about.
In relation to your selected topic:
- Consider the application of the bioethical principles that have been discussed in the unit.
- Consider the application of ethical theories and other ethical concepts to the chosen topic.
- Based on the evidence, construct a written discussion that clearly presents these ethical considerations and the ethical dilemma/s. You need to present multiple perspectives on the topic.
- Based on the evidence, determine and then specify your ethical stance.
- Present your work in a formal academic essay using APA referencing that includes an introduction, discussion, and conclusion.
Target Audience: Healthcare professionals
Submission: Via the Turnitin link in the HLSC220 LEO site
FORMATTING
File format: Please submit as a .doc or .docx (not .pdf files)
Margins: 2.54 cm, all sides
Font and size: Use 11-point Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman
Spacing: Double spacing
Structure:
- Introduction: Provides an introduction and brief background to the topic and ethical discussion, identifies the ethical stance to be argued.
- Body: Provides the content of the ethical arguments incorporating diverse perspectives on the bioethical principles, ethical theories, and other ethical concepts.
- Conclusion: Identifies the key ethical points argued and re-iterates the ethical stance taken. Does not introduce new ideas.
- Reference List: Includes all the sources identified within the essay. Use APA 7th edition.
Direct quotes: Always require a page number. No more than 10% of the word count should be direct quotes.
Header: Page number top right corner (9-point Calibri or Arial)
Footer: Name _ Student Number _ Assessment _ Unit _ Year (9-point Calibri or Arial)
REFERENCING
Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition.
Minimum References: There is no set number of references, but using fewer than 10-12 quality peer-reviewed sources indicates insufficient reading.
Age of References: Most references should be from the last 5 years, though older sources may be used where relevant.
Solution:
