perspective

Compose a focused paper that explains and describes your healthcare issue or topic

from a cultural and ethical perspective of inquiry. (You will cover two perspectives in one

paper.)

Form and answer two levels of research questions for each inquiry to address your

chosen topic.

● Choose a “Level 1 Research Question/Writing Prompt” from both of the lists

below to answer in the paper.

● Compose a “Level 2 Research Question/Writing Prompt” for each kind of

inquiry that provides detail, specificity, and focus to your inquiry, research,

and writing.

● State your research questions in your paper’s introduction.

● Form the body of your paper by answering each research question and

support your assertions with evidence (research).

● In the conclusion of the paper, briefly review the issues, research questions,

answers, and insights.

Level 1 Research Questions/Writing Prompts

ETHICAL Perspective of Inquiry

● What laws govern or pertain to the

issue?

● What ethical obstacles affect how the medical

community addresses the issue?

● How do ethical theories apply to the issue?

● How do money, power, and control matters relate to the

issue and its treatment?

Level 1 Research Questions/Writing Prompts

CULTURAL Perspective of Inquiry

● Which cultural values and/or norms influence the

issue?

● How is the issue addressed differently in varying

cultural contexts and situations?

● Which cultures or societies are most affected by the

issue? Why?

● Which cultural traditions affect the treatment(s)?

Your paper must be five pages in length and reference four to six scholarly,

peer-reviewed resources. Be sure to follow current APA Style (e.g., spacing, font,

headers, titles, abstracts, page numbering).

Refer to the rubric for evaluation details and to assist in preparing the paper.