GCU PHI413 week 5 Case Study on Death and Dying

Due Date: Feb 12, 2017 23:59:59 Max Points: 200

Details:
The practice of health care providers at all levels brings
you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge
and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions.
The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical
analysis of George’s situation and decision from the perspective of two
worldviews or religions: Christianity and a second religion of your choosing.
For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of
faiths to choose from include Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc.
In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview
questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to Chapter
2 of Called to Care for the list of questions. Once you have outlined the
worldview of each religion, begin your ethical analysis from each perspective.
In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide an ethical
analysis based upon the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with
insights gained from your research, and answering the following questions based
on the research:
How would each religion interpret the nature of George’s
malady and suffering? Is there a “why” to his disease and suffering? (i.e., is
there a reason for why George is ill, beyond the reality of physical malady?)
In George’s analysis of his own life, how would each
religion think about the value of his life as a person, and value of his life
with ALS?
What sorts of values and considerations would each religion
focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?
Given the above, what options would be morally justified
under each religion for George and why?
Finally, present and defend your own view.
Support your position by referencing at least three academic
resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings,
lectures, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion. Each religion must
have a primary source included. A total of six references are required
according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate the research into
your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner.
Prepare this assignment tips
Hi, everyone. As you prepare for your final assignment, the
following tips will be helpful. This assignment will hopefully demonstrate that
you can integrate all that you’ve learned in this course: the Christian
narrative, human dignity and moral status, spirituality and assessment, views
on death and dying, and application of the bioethic theory of principlism. Be
sure to weave all of this into your paper.

The minimum word count is 1500 – 2000 words. Points will be
deducted for fewer words. You can go over if you need without penalty.
You must use 6 references. Of those, 3 must be from academic
sources, preferably peer-reviewed journal articles.
Unlike the other assignments, this one requires an abstract
of about 150 words. If you’re unfamiliar with how to write an abstract, take a
look at the section on abstracts at OWL Purdue APA
Be sure to research and provide citations on Christianity
(you can choose a more specific group such as Catholicism or Protestant but
please don’t include Christian Science or Jehovah Witness as their views on
health, healing and dying are quite different). Choose a 2nd world religion to
also research. Some examples: Judaism, Hinduism, Shinto, Sikh, Islam, etc.
Discuss the 7 worldview questions as each religion would
answer those.
Sometimes students ask me how I would outline the paper.
Here’s my outline.

Abstract (on page 2 by itself)
Introduction and thesis statement
Two worldviews: Christianity and Other Religion. Answer 7
worldview questions, give each religion’s perspective on illness, death, health
and healing, and perspective on euthanasia.
Case Study: Review the case of George and then state how
each religion would view his case and what they would recommend.
Discuss your own view of death and euthanasia and what you
would recommend.
Conclusion

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
required.
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 Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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Case Study on Death and Dying

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Unsatisfactory
0.00%
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Less Than Satisfactory
65.00%
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Satisfactory
75.00%
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Good
85.00%
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Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %Content

20.0 %Identification of Ethical Issues as They Relate to the
Four Principles of Principlism
The ethical issues are incorrectly organized.
Ethical issues are adequately organized according to the
four principles of principlism. Some of the categorization is suspect.
Ethical issues are organized according to the four
principles of principlism.
Ethical issues are organized according to the four
principles of principlism. A distinction between the four principles is clearly
stated, but the reasoning of the categorization is merely adequate.
Ethical issues are organized according to the four
principles of principlism. A distinction between the four principles and the
reasoning of the categorization is clearly stated.
20.0 %Description of the Christian Worldview and the Other
Worldview
The description of the Christian worldview and the selected
worldview address little to none of the seven worldview questions and the
description is mostly incorrect or irrelevant.
The description of the Christian worldview and the selected
worldview address most of the seven worldview questions with little evidence of
a surface-level understanding.
The description of the Christian worldview and the selected
worldview adequately address all seven worldview questions, but the description
has a surface-level understanding.
The description of the Christian worldview and the selected
worldview address all seven worldview questions with evidence of basic
understanding utilizing a detailed description.
The description of the Christian worldview and the selected
worldview address all seven worldview questions with evidence of a deep
understanding utilizing a detailed description.
20.0 %Analysis of Ethical Issues through Christian Worldview
and the Other Worldview
The primary principles and values in the decision making
process of each worldview have little to no relevance. Ethical reasoning seems
to have no connection from the worldview considerations.
The primary principles and values are acknowledged in the
decision making process of each worldview. Ethical reasoning is loosely based
from the worldview considerations.
The primary principles and values surface in the decision
making process of each worldview. Ethical reasoning is implied from the
worldview considerations.
The primary principles and values are recognized in the
decision making process of each worldview. Ethical reasoning is explained from
the worldview considerations. Most implications of the principles and values
are given consideration.
The primary principles and values are clearly distinguished
in the decision making process of each worldview. Ethical reasoning is clearly
delineated from the worldview considerations. The implications of the
principles and values are given complete consideration.
10.0 %Personal Recommendation
The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is
stated, but the justification has little to no relevance.
The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is
stated with proper justification.
The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is
stated with proper justification with some implications explained.
The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is
stated with proper justification. The primary principles of the student’s
worldview are clearly described with most implications explained.
The personal recommendation from the student’s worldview is
stated with proper justification. The primary principles of the student’s
worldview are clearly described with all implications explained.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing
claim.
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or
vague; purpose is not clear.
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to
purpose.
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the
development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments
and appropriate to the purpose.
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of
the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of
the paper clear.
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The
conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses
noncredible sources.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument
lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have
questionable credibility.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The
argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not
thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and
conclusion bracket the thesis.
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation
are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to
conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in
a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation,
grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence
construction are used.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are
present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not
overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and
audience-appropriate language are employed.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few
may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and
figures of speech.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
10.0 %Format

5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major
and assignment)
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format
is rarely followed correctly.
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing
or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct,
although some minor errors may be present.
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no
errors in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
Sources are not documented.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent and/or incorrect,
as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, although some formatting errors may be present.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, and format is mostly correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
100 %Total Weightage