Animal Welfare

ASSESSMENT 1: INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS Assignment instructions: Students will be provided with a choice of journal articles on contemporary ethical issues in week 1. Students must select one journal article to critically evaluate and identify the ethical issues in evidence, summarise the claims made by the author(s) in regards to the issue, and critique these claims against the students’ own research in ord er to reach a reasoned conclusion. Word requirement: 1500 words Weighting: 30% Due date: 06 /03 /2016 at 11:55 PM Method of submission: Online only Journal articles 1. Liao, S. M. (2005). The ethics of using genetic engineering for sex selection. Journal of Medical Ethics, 31(2), 116. OR 2. Wickins -Drazilová, D. (2006). Zoo animal welfa re. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 19(1), 27 -36. Drafting and writing your review The structure of your review should include:  An introduction, identifyin g the article details (author, year, et c), and the direction the paper will cover.  A brief summary of the key points, themes and arguments in the article. This should be succinct.  A critical analysis and critique of key issues raised in the article . This w ill be the main section of the paper. You will need to identify and clarify the ar guments before critiquing them, drawing on other sources to validate your analysis.  A closing section that provides an evaluation of the arguments in the article in order to reach a reasoned conclusion. Checklist for your paper  Introduction  Summary of key points/arguments in article  Critical analysis and critique of key issues raised (the maj ority of your paper). Criticisms and approval should be well supported.  Closing section with final evaluation and reasoned conclusion. Tips  Start by drafting an outline using sub -headings.  Write in third person.  Be objective and rational.  Draw on valid supporting sources (a minimum of 6).