Assignment 2: Short answer questions

Assignment 2: Short answer questions

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CULT2005 Ethics in the Social Sciences

Assignment 2: Short answer questions

Team/Individual task:IndividualWord/time limit:1000 words(+/- 10%)Weighting:35%Due date:5pmAEDT Monday1 April2024 (Week 9)

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Assignment overview

To pass this subject of study, you must achieve an aggregated grade of at least 50%. Although this assignment is not a mandatory submission, completing this assignment will give you the best chance of achieving this minimum requirement.

You will have the opportunity to write a response to eight questions, addressing a range of ethical theories/philosophies across the subject. You will then select four of these questions, refine your answers with links to the content of the subject and wider reading, and submit a final submission of four 250word responses (total 1000 words).

This assignment supportsSubject Learning Outcomes 2 and 4.

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Read through the following stepsto understand and meet the requirements of this assignment:

Step 1: Readthrough the following list of short answer questions. Pay attention to the group (A, B, C, D) for each question. You will need to submit one response for each group, with a total of four responses (i.e. one response from Group A, one response from Group B, one response from Group C and one response from Group D).

Assignment 2: Short answer questions

Group Question

A A1 Are all good deeds inherently selfish?

A2 Would you go back and kill baby Hitler?

B B1 Do we have a moral responsibility to practice ethical citizenship?

B2 Should parents have to obtain mandatory parenting licenses?

C C1 Are museums ethical?

C2 Should Artificial Intelligence (AI) make ethical decisions for humans?

D D1 Is it ethical to be a billionaire?

D2 Should humans explore outer space?

Step 2: Completethe eight assignment preparation activities in Modules 18. These activities provide you with the opportunity to write an initial/personal response to each of the eight questions in this assignment.

Note:The assignment preparation activities also include the stimulus text and supporting resources needed.

By writing an initial/personal response to a different question each week, you will be able to actively reflect on the weekly readings and videos as you engage with each question. This process will help you to make your final selection of four questions (one question from groups A, B, C and D).

The eight assignment preparation activities with relevant stimulus texts are as follows:

1.8 Assignment preparation: Short answer question A12.5 Assignment preparation: Short answer question A23.5 Assignment preparation: Short answer question B14.6 Assignment preparation: Short answer question B25.8 Assignment preparation: Short answer question C16.7 Assignment preparation: Short answer question C27.3 Assignment preparation: Short answer question D18.3 Assignment preparation: Short answer question D2Step 3: Selectyour four question responses, and prepare your refined responses. Remember to include one question each from groups A, B, C and D.

Your four refined responses should:

show considered philosophical reflection of theory and applied ethic settings

link the theory covered in the subject

clearly indicate the question being answered using sub-headings (not included in word count)

use formal academic English

include at least three references for each response (at least two scholarly references)

acknowledge all sources and influences using in-text citations. (included in word count)

be 250 words (total word count of this assignment is 1000 words +/-10%).

Key information

You may also wish to read through theAssignment 2 FAQs (DOCX 134KB)Download Assignment 2 FAQs (DOCX 134KB)and watch theAssignment 2 overview and instructions videoto check your understanding of the assignment requirements.

You can also download a copy ofAssignment 2: Detailed list of short answer questions and supporting resources (DOCX 51 KB)which is also included in the eight assignment preparation activity pages.

Note:The reference list is not included in the word count.

Assignment tip

View the marking guide under 'Assignment criteria' to see a detailed breakdown of how your work will be assessed. This is an excellent place to start your preparations for this assignment.

Refer back to the marking guide frequently to make sure you are meeting the requirements.

Supporting documents

Supporting resources

Harvard WesternSydU referencing style guide (PDF 199 KB)Links to an external site. (Western Sydney University Library 2022).

Harvard WesternSydU style In-text citations(Links to an external site.)(Western Sydney University Library 2022).

Library Study Smarta library resource that will assist you in completing your assignments (Western Sydney University Library, 2021).

Western Sydney University Library has further information about referencing on theirReferencing and citationpage.

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Assignment criteria

Response.

Referencing.

Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:

Assignment 2 marking guide

Criteria No Pass Pass5064% Credit6574% Distinction7584% High Distinction85100%

Response(90%) Shallow response to the question. Little evidence of engagement with learning module content or stimulus material. Little understanding of the issue being discussed, and the ethical theory at work. Satisfactory response to the question. Evidence of engagement with learning module content and/or stimulus material. Weak awareness of the issue being discussed, and attempts to link to theoretical material of the module. Good response to the question. Clear evidence of engagement with provided learning module content and/or stimulus material. Evidence of growth and refinement of ideas following group learning. Good awareness of the issue being discussed, and demonstrates insightful links to theoretical material of the module. Very good response to the question. Strong engagement with learning module content and/or stimulus material. May also utilise additional resources to develop and support the angle of argument and philosophical perspective. Strong evidence of growth and refinement of ideas following group learning. Strong awareness of the issue being discussed, and demonstrates insightful links to theoretical material. Excellent response to the question. Very strong engagement with provided and additional resources to develop and support angle of argument and philosophical perspective. Strong evidence of growth and refinement of ideas following group learning. Outstanding awareness of the issue being discussed, and demonstrates insightful links to theoretical material, perhaps with a novel perspective.

Referencing(10%) Doesnt meet a minimum number of references for each question (3 references) or scholarly reference requirements, or references are not cited within the text. Meets minimum number of references for each question (3), as well as having 2 scholarly references for each question. May have some issues with referencing or in-text citation style. Evidence of wider reading, with some scholarly references, included. Mostly consistent referencing style. Demonstrates wider reading, including scholarly references. Consistent referencing style throughout. Exceeds expectations with regards to reading. Referencing and in-text citation style is consistently correct.

References

Western Sydney University Library 2020,HarvardWesternSydU Style In-text citation, 26 June, online video, viewed 17 August 2022, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX5Uxtbig_Y>.

Western Sydney University Library 2021,Library study smart, viewed 17 August 2022, <https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/home/self-help_resources/assignment_help>.