Resources and References for the Debates
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List of references to be turned in week before the debate (each team—Pro or Con--to turn in reference list)
- 3 points off per day if not turned in on time.
- Can be emailed to me or a hard copy turned in.
- Give the names of members of your team.
Format
- Standard academic bibliographic format is expected (e.g. MLA). Citing Scientific References (PDF) »
- At least five references in addition to readings assigned in class.
- References should be specific and not just a website URL (include names of articles, date of publication or posting, organization generating the essay/article, and authors).
- Wikipedia as a source is not acceptable. It is un-refereed and non-reviewed so it is not appropriate for academic work.
- Sources should be written from a variety of perspectives (i.e. pro and con).
- Include a brief description of the authors (e.g. scientist, ethics scholar, doctor, consumer/patient advocate, businessman, politician, theologian?)
Potential Resources
- Listed at the beginning of each major section in Taking Sides.
- Excellent Internet sources on bioethics:
http://bioethics.gov/
Website for the President’s National Bioethics Advisory Committee. Be sure and find
the list of former NBAC committee [each committee is formed ad hoc to address a particular
issue, so you need to find the right committee to find their report on your issue].
http://kennedyinstitute.georgetown.edu/
Website for the library of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. Allows searching for
bibliographies and online digital references.
http://www.thehastingscenter.org
Website for the Hastings Center for Ethics; check “Research” and “Publications”.
http://www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Equality. Click on “Browse” in their homepage for
specific healthcare topics.
