Gender LGBTQIA equality in the workplace

The final version of this paper will be 1500 to 1800 words, plus separate title and reference pages, In your paper, you will apply ethical theories and perspectives to the issue that you select. You do not have to use all of the ethical theories and perspectives you have learned in this class, but you should apply at least two ethical theories and at least one ethical perspective in your paper. Make sure that you write primarily on ethical topics and concepts, aiming to be both balanced and intellectually driven in your work. To be balanced in your discussion, make sure that you clearly examine both sides of the issue you are considering, not just arguments that confirm what you already know and believe. You may share your personal views, but do not rely on opinions (yours or those offered by others) to make your case. Think about the evidence that helps to make your case and use it.

Address the following questions:

What are the ethical issues?
Where are there breaches of ethical behavior?
How could each ethical theory you cite help people think about what constitutes virtuous or ethical behavior?

Click to view the Model of the Final Paper. Many students find that this template is helpful while completing this weeks assignment.

In your paper,

Define how you are using key terms in the paper using credible sources (e.g., gender, sexism, racism, etc.).
Explain how the ethical theories and perspectives address the social issue you have chosen to write about.
Support your arguments with details and/or examples.
Incorporate draft feedback from your instructor in the development of the Final Paper.
Incorporate draft feedback from Ashford Universitys Writing Center 24/7 Writing Tutoring (Links to an external site.) in the development of the Final Paper. This is optional.
Apply ethical viewpoints to an ethical question. Describe the details of the theory used.
Develop an analysis of the topic using applicable information from credible sources.

The Ethics and Current Issues final paper

Must be at least five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style (Links to an external site.) as outlined in the Ashford Writing Centers APA Formatting for Microsoft Word (Links to an external site.)
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Students name
Course name and number
Instructors name
Date submitted
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.) as well as Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.), refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.
Must use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
You can also use the Sociology Research Guide located in the Ashford University Library.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this Ashford University Library Quick n Dirty (Links to an external site.) tutorial, which introduces the Ashford University Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Centers APA: Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)
Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.
ou had a very good draft, Tonia. Your sources were excellent and you cited them very thoroughly. Your paper lost some points because you don’t have a thesis statement that argues the point of your paper, and it was missing the application of 1 ethical perspective. You stated virtue ethics, but that is a theory. Correct these issues and I think you will have an excellent final paper.
(0.88 / 1.00); Includes an Introduction and Thesis Statement
Proficient –  Includes an introduction and a thesis statement that reflects the argument of the paper and links the chosen ethical theories and perspective to the chosen social issue. The introduction or thesis statement is slightly underdeveloped. 
Comments:
Your introduction and thesis statement are on the right track; however, you haven’t included your paper’s argument and will need to incorporate an ethical perspective.
(3.80 / 5.00); Describes at Least Two Ethical Theories and One Ethical Perspective
Basic –  Identifies the social issue and applies the chosen theories and perspective, somewhat explaining how they address the chosen issue. At least one of the components is unclear and/or inaccurate.
Comments:
You have presented your social issue well; however, you need to revisit the application of your theories and perspectives to the issue to make sure the ideas and connections are fully complete. You also need to include an ethical perspective for the minimum.
(0.00 / 1.50); Explains How the Draft Will Be Further Developed in the Final Paper
Non-Performance –  The explanation of how the draft will be further developed in the Final Paper is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Comments:
There was no mention of how the draft would be further developed.
(1.00 / 1.00); Applied Ethics: Application of Ethical Perspectives/Concepts
Distinguished –  Independently applies ethical viewpoints to an ethical question correctly and considers the full ramifications of the application.
Comments:
Great job! You make and explain judgments clearly when confronting ethical dilemmas.
(1.00 / 1.00); Applied Ethics: Understanding Different Ethical Perspectives/Concepts
Distinguished –  States and describes the theory and accurately explains the details of the theory used.
(0.50 / 0.50); Critical Thinking: Evidence
Distinguished –  Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.
Comments:
Great job! Your selection of scholarly sources adds credibility to your analysis. Your examples are relevant and move your paper forward.
(0.50 / 0.50); Written Communication: APA Formatting
Distinguished –  Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
(0.50 / 0.50): Written Communication: Page Requirement
Distinguished –  The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 
(0.44 / 0.50); Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Proficient –  Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Overall Score: 10.52 / 14.00 Overall Grade: 10.52