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The purpose of this assessment is for students to demonstrate the capacity to develop an ethical argument/s based around the four bio-ethical principles: autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence. Students will use their chosen topic to develop a sound ethical argument. Three topics will be available for you on LEO. You will select one of these topics and construct a written essay. You are encouraged to choose a topic that you feel is important to you and that you feel passionate about. In relation to your selected topic:

• Consider the application of the bioethical principles i.e. autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence.
• Consider the application of ethical theories and other ethical concepts to the chosen topic.
• Based on the evidence, construct a written discussion that clearly presents these ethical considerations and the ethical dilemma/s. You need to discuss both sides of the argument/s.
• Based on the evidence determine and then specify your ethical stance.
• Present your work in a formal academic essay.

Structure Introduction: Provides an introduction and brief background to the topic and ethical discussion, identifies the ethical stance to be
argued. Body: Provides the content of the ethical arguments incorporating diverse perspectives on the bioethical principles, ethical theories, other ethical concepts. Conclusion: identifies the key ethical points argued and re-iterates the ethical stance taken.

Topics (select one topic only)

1. Sex selection should be a parental right.

2. Childhood immunisation should be mandatory in Australia.

The question has been reworded in my own words. Can I also please have references please.