This is a 1,200-1,700 word analytical paper on a local issue that you isolate and develop . You choose a moral issue, consider and fairly state opposing views on this issue and offer a clear argument in support of one of those views.

This is a 1,200-1,700 word analytical paper on a local issue that you isolate and develop . You choose a moral issue, consider and fairly state opposing views on this issue and offer a clear argument in support of one of those views. Comprehend moral theories using logical analysis, in order to better understand complex real world moral issues. Use the elements of philosophical reasoning to identity and analyze a moral issue in the local community, to show the relevance of philosophical thinking to everyday life. (See the grading rubric for more details) 

The grading rubric for this final project paper is holistic:

A papers: (90-100) Follow the Paper Guidelines, are strong in grammar, organization, clarity and argumentation, have a clear thesis and an argument or analysis supporting that thesis and are clearly linked to the eResources with some use of at least three citations and quotations. The paper must be between 1,200 and 1,700 words in length. The paper must contain at least one full paragraph of fair arguments by people with the opposing view. Then in another paragraph you must specifically address the issues brought up by opponents and refute them.

B papers: (80-89) Lack some of the qualities of A papers but are still reasonably strong.

C papers: (70-79) Lack a good number of the qualities of A papers, and are solid but not strong.

D papers: (60-69) Lack enough of the qualities of this paper that they are below acceptable college standards.

F papers: (0-59) Miss the boat entirely or violate plagiarism rules.