Based on “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality” and the required topic Resources, write a 900-word reflection that answers the following questions:
- What is the Christian view of the nature of human persons, and which theory of moral status is it compatible with? How is this related to intrinsic human value and dignity?
- Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? What from the case study specifically leads you to believe that they hold the theory you selected?
- How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendations for action?
- What theory do you agree with? Why? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?
Remember to support your responses with the topic Resources.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric as follows.
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Christian View of the Nature of Human Persons and Compatible Theory of Moral Status
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is clear, thorough, and explained with a deep understanding of the relationship to intrinsic human value and dignity. An explanation is supported by topic study materials.
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Determination of Moral Status
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained clearly and draws insightful relevant conclusions. The rationale for the choices made is clearly supported by topic study materials and case study examples.
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Recommendation for Action
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear, and insightful, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the theory and its impact on recommendations for action. The explanation is supported by the topic study materials.
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Personal Response to Case Study
Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear, relevant, and insightful.
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Organization, Effectiveness, and Format
The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
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Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.