You will write a research paper, worth 150 points, over one of the major theories of ethics, either deontology or utilitarianism, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses. Prior to beginning the research paper, you will submit a Research Paper Outline, worth 20 points and a minimum of 1 page in length. The outline must be written in correct topic form to include title and thesis statement with major arguments indicated by Roman numerals and support for major arguments indicated by capital Arabic numerals. The format should be double-spaced, 12-point sans serif font, with 1-inch margins, and should be saved as .doc, .pdf, or .rtf file format. Professional writing with correct research paper outline format, spelling, punctuation, and grammar is expected.

Title: Self-explanatory. Paper is to be on either Utilitarianism or Deontology theory.

Thesis Statement: The thesis statement presents your goal and the main idea of the paper.

1. Introduction
2. Background Information
3. Core beliefs
4. Reasons that Support the Thesis Statement
5. Reason/Argument 1
6. Supporting Evidence
7. Supporting Evidence
8. Reason/Argument 2
9. Supporting Evidence
10. Supporting Evidence
11. Reason/Argument 3
12. Supporting Evidence
13. Supporting Evidence
14. Counter Arguments and Responses to Them

A. Counter Argument 1

1. Supporting Evidence

2. Supporting Evidence

B. Counter Argument 2

1. Supporting Evidence
2. Supporting Evidence

1. Conclusions