Project Assignment: A Letter to Your State Representative
Your project consists of two parts. The first part is the paper, which is a letter to your state representative. In this letter, you will discuss a social problem with which you are concerned, and you will discuss the ethical theory (or theories) that you learned about during this class that you think is the most important for confronting this social problem. The second part consists of a presentation, which will be a visual representation of your letter. You can use PowerPoint. Feel free to be as creative as possible!
I. Look back at your previous milestones/feedback and your discussion post for as preparation.
II. Your letter must include the following components:
• Apply a Platonic, Aristotelian, Kantian, Utilitarian, Marxist or Nonviolent framework (you can apply more than 1 but have to at least apply 1 to the issue) to solving a social problemfacing our society.
• The social problem is your choice. Some issues we discussed in class include wealth inequality, sexism/gender-based violence, racism, police brutality, heterosexism/homophobia, immigration issues, etc. You may use the social issue you used in Milestone 3 or 4, or you may use something different, just make sure you get it approved by your professor.
• Explain which ethical theory you think is best suited tosolving the issue you have selected.
• You will need to demonstrate your understanding through clear and effective written communication and be detail-oriented in order to explain your proposed solution thoroughly.
• You will cite at least one or two reliable sources when discussing the social problem you have selected to show that you have researched and thought about it.
• You will cite at least one or two quotes from the course text of the thinker(s) you have selected to respond to the social problem.
• Structure your letter in a persuasive manner.
• Your paper needs to be 3-4 pages long, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font with maximum 1-inch margins.
III. Your presentation must be 5 minutes long and integrate creative visual art like photography, collage, painting, etc. to convey the contemporary moral issue you are focusing on and the philosopher you used.
• You can use PowerPoint, Prezi, YouTube, etc. to display your visual/photograph ideas. Think about what images really exude the ethical theories and contemporary issues you are focusing on.
• In your presentation you will:
o Explain the issue
o Explain why you are personally passionate about the issue
o Describe the ethical perspective you think is most helpful to solving the issue and why you think it is most helpful
o Lay out some recommendations you would make to solve the solution
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.