PHAR 605 Pharmacy Law & Ethics Advocacy Paper Sample (Rough) Outline & Formatting Requirements
Title
(Develop catchy title that attracts the reader’s attention (to read) your paper)
I. Introduction
A. Quote or information on your topic (reference with superscript in the body of your
paper with correct citation number from your reference list)
B. On one hand Quote/Fact 1(reference with superscript in the body of your paper with
correct citation number from your reference list)
C. On the other hand, Quote/ Fact 2(reference with superscript in the body of your
paper with correct citation number from your reference list)
D. Quote (reference with superscript in the body of your paper with correct citation
number from your reference list)
E. Describe why it is important to resolve the debate (what is the impact of problem or
not resolving the problem?)
II. Perspective of Supporter (Pro)
A. Supporters of (debate) —– say X ,Y,
B. Potential benefits
C. Downside (potential risks)
D. Doing X … could result in ….. (benefit)
E. Doing X …could result in… upholding/ acknowledging/ creating rights (benefit)
III.
Perspective of Challenger (Cons)
A. Opposition to (debate) —– say X ,Y,
B. Potential risks
C. Downside (potential risks)
D. Doing X … could result in ….. (risk/ negative result)
E. If support for (debate) is defeated, promises to result in… upholding/ acknowledging/
creating rights (benefit)
PHAR 605 Pharmacy Law & Ethics Advocacy Paper Sample (Rough) Outline & Formatting Requirements
IV.
Individual/ Group’s Opinion
A. In contrast, those against X believe ………
B. And further, opponents also believe …..
C. Limitations should / should not exist
D. Thus, X should be ………., and …….should not ——.
E. That would result in …(positive improvement/ function/ results )
V. Conclusion
A. Potential for resolving the debate/ problem rests in _______________.
B. Research other can help to ________________
C. Limitations on resolution of the debate
D. Aspects that require further discussion/ to be addressed further
E. Predict or project what future may have in store for society with respect to this debate
(Is debate/ problem likely to last longer or will (proposal) resolve problem/ debate? )
References 1. Use AMA format to cite the articles, sources, websites, etc., which you reference in
body of the paper. 2. Don’t forget to number your references and use the superscript number (in the body
of your paper) to cite the reference and match the citation in the reference list. Please cite correctly… a couple of examples appear below. More information on citation and bibliography will be made available
3. Jones CM, Mack KA, Paulozzi LJ. Pharmaceutical overdose deaths, United States,
2010. JAMA 2013;309:657-659; CrossRef | Web of Science | Medline
4. Addressing prescription drug abuse in the United States: current activities and future opportunities. Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013;http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/overdose/hhs_rx_abuse.html).
PHAR 605 Pharmacy Law & Ethics Advocacy Paper Sample (Rough) Outline & Formatting Requirements
A. Formatting requirements: Arial Font 11 double spaced; 1 inch margins (all)
B. Page limit: 6 -8 pages maximum
C. Working Draft – use template provided by Advocacy Paper Outline provided on Blackboard to develop your outline on chosen topic.
D. Memorandum – Once you have an outline developed on your topic, and most of your research completed, you can proceed to develop the a narrative (in paragraphs format) for each section.
For example:
Section I (Intro), Section II (Pros), Section III (Cons), section IV (Student Opinion), Section V (Summary /Conclusion/ References).
Use the Grading Rubric as guidance for developing your final paper on the chosen topic. Following this process closely will help you ensure you don’t forget some important elements in the final paper and earn the maximum points for each section.
Refer to Grading Rubric for details on point allocation for each section of Memorandum.
E. Memorandum Cover Sheet: A cover sheet to the memorandum should include
the Title, Group Number, and list of all Group Members with their roles in parentheses.
Example: Title: Are You Paying Attention? Stop, Look, and Listen! Submitted by Group 4 (list names of all students in group): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Date: November 1, 2018 Course/ Faculty: PHAR 605 Law & Ethics / Dr. Rosenberg
F. Final Memorandum is due November 1st at 5pm from Group Liaison (role to be
appointed by Group) in a Word document attachment via email to Dr. Rosenberg at erosenberg@westcoastuniversity.edu.
GRADING RUBRIC & OUTLINE FOR WRITING TOPICS
Prof. Rosenberg WCU Phar 605 Pharmacy Law and Ethics GRADING RUBRIC & Outline for Writing Topics Page 1
I.
Introduction
In Section I, you are to introduce the topic and dilemma which exists or is encountered in medical and / or pharmacy ethics or pharmacy law, and explain how and why the dilemma exists.
Introduce the various positions which you have discovered after doing some research on the topic you have chosen only briefly to the reader (your audience) because these are the various perspectives ( 2 or more) which you will be discussing in Sections II and II below.
II.
Perspective of Supporter (Pros)
In Section II, discuss the “pros” or supporter’s perspective and/ or the common or prevailing view on the topic you have chosen.
In Section II, you should be educating the reader (your audience) as to this point of view.
III. Perspective of Challenger (Cons)
Discuss on the other hand, the “cons” or view of challengers to view above in Section II and/ or the perspective or arguments against the common or prevailing
view on the topic you have chosen. (If you are able to identify a third viewpoint, then by all means you can also discuss that too.)
In Section III, educate the reader (your audience) as to this alternate point of view.
IV.
Individual Opinion Offer your individual opinion formed on the basis of your research and analysis of the issue, and the various viewpoints that surface and are addressed in your paper. You should explain to the reader (your audience) why you adopt your position.
Note: The point of the assignment is not to identify one right or wrong perspective. The point is to be able to identify that an issue has more than one perspective, and to weigh the values that are being balanced on each side of the issue.
V. Conclusion
Succinctly summarize and offer the reader – whether or not the issue can be adequately resolved now or in the future. Are there social changes anticipated that
will impact the issue? You can also identify some points that are perhaps not resolved at this time, or may continue to remain unresolved in the future.
Comment [E1]: THE ASSIGNMENT IS OUT OF 100 POINTS. The MAXIMUM POINTS allocated for each section I- V are shown below in this COLUMN:
Comment [E2]: SECTION I: INTRODUCTION: 15 POINTS (15% OF GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT] Title/Creativity: 3 Points Introduction: 12 points Maximum = Total 15 points for Section V.
Comment [E3]: SECTION II: PROS: 20 POINTS (20% OF GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT]
Comment [E4]: SECTION III: CONS: 20 POINTS (20% OF GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT]
Comment [E5]: SECTION IV: YOUR OPINION: 20 POINTS (20% OF GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT]
Comment [E6]: SECTION V: CONCLUSION + REFERENCES + CITATIONS: 20 POINTS MAXIMUM [20% OF GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT] *The grade for Section V also incorporates 5 points maximum for using proper APA CITATION and CREATING REFERENCE PAGE Therefore: Conclusion: 12 points Maximum Citations: 4 maximum Reference Page: 4 points maximum Total 20 points for Section V.