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Foundation UnitCulminating Task

Central Question

How Do We Determine the Right Thing to Do?

Task Question

What are the ethical issues in your pathway topic, and why are those issues complex?

Prompt

Pathway options include the following:

  • environmental ethics

  • biomedical ethics

  • ethics of identity and representation

  • sports ethics

  • ethics of social justice

Part 1: Group Presentation

Participate in a research team to choose a pathway option and create and deliver a 5–7 minute presentation about ethics and why ethical issues are complex in that pathway. Each team member must participate equally in the presentation.

In your presentation, be sure to do the following:

  • Share your inquiry questions and findings and conclusions based on the research process

  • Cite evidence from the credible sources that helped you answer your inquiry questions and develop your conclusions.

  • Use language and communication strategies to engage your audience.

  • Respond to questions from your audience respectfully and knowledgeably.

See the Foundation Unit Research and Presentation Guide for possible ideas for presentation formats.

Part 2: Individual Reflection

Individually, write a multiparagraph reflective narrative that describes your research process and explains your strengths and areas of growth as a reader, writer, collaborator, and presenter.

In your reflective narrative, be sure to do the following:

  • Develop your ideas with descriptive details, examples, and explanations.

  • Organize your ideas in a logical structure.

  • Use correct and effective grammar and spelling to clearly communicate your ideas.