Euthanasia
For the “Euthanasia” topic, you will need the following content found in the Topic 3 Resources to complete this assignment:
Read “Euthanasia: A Debate – For and Against” by Kumar, Mehra, & Avasthi, from Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Education and Research (2021).
Read “Euthanasia, Medically Assisted Dying or Assisted Suicide: Time for Psychiatrists to Say No” by Gale & Barak, from Australasian Psychiatry (2020).
The articles provided for each topic provide information regarding both sides of the controversy. In 1,250-1,500 words:
Briefly describe both sides of the controversy, including citations from the articles provided.
Evaluate the evidence provided for each side of the controversy. Identify any logical fallacies, research limitations or overgeneralizations. (Important: You are not choosing a side; you are analyzing each argument without bias.)
Describe what side of the argument you believe has the strongest evidence. Incorporate at least four scholarly articles in your decision.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
MS Psychology
1.1: Describe key historical perspectives and theories in psychology.
1.2: Differentiate among current perspectives and theories in psychology.
1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Rubric Criteria
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Mechanics of Writing
9 points
Development, Structure, and Conclusion
10.5 points
Brief Description of Both Sides of the Controversy (B)
30 points
Evaluation of Strongest Evidence (B)
37.5 points
Format/Documentation
6 points
Evidence
9 points
Evaluation of Evidence (B)
37.5 points
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
10.5 points
Total150 points
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Euthanasia For the “Euthanasia” topic, you will need the following content found
