Ethical Dilemma: The Use of Animal Testing in Scientific Research

Create an 8-10 slide PPT, or some other presentation, that accomplishes the following:

  1. Chose some ethical issue you feel is important (abortion, gun control, climate change, eating meat, anything that can be considered a moral matter – if you are unsure, be sure to clear with your instructor)
  2. Present research on the situation being sure to clearly discuss both sides, as much as possible. Some conundrums will have much more weight on one side than the other such as climate change.
  3. Reiterate the primary theories contained in your moral compass from week 3 and then explain the position on this issue your compass promotes.
  4. Include a proper references/works cited slide (APA or MLA).
  Title: Ethical Dilemma: The Use of Animal Testing in Scientific Research Slide 1: Introduction Title: Ethical Dilemma: The Use of Animal Testing in Scientific Research Presenter's name and affiliation Slide 2: Background Information Brief overview of the issue Importance and relevance of the ethical dilemma Slide 3: Presentation of Research: Animal Testing in Scientific Research Discuss the use of animal testing in scientific research Present arguments supporting the use of animal testingAdvantages in terms of scientific advancement and human safety Historical examples of medical breakthroughs achieved through animal testing Slide 4: Presentation of Research: Animal Testing in Scientific Research (cont.) Present arguments against the use of animal testingEthical concerns regarding animal welfare and rights Limitations and potential inaccuracies of animal models in predicting human response Slide 5: Ethical Theories: Recap of Primary Theories from Week 3 Briefly summarize the primary ethical theories discussedUtilitarianism Deontology Virtue Ethics Slide 6: Application of Ethical Theories to Animal Testing Discuss how each ethical theory would approach the issue of animal testing Utilitarianism:Weighing the overall benefits to humans against the harm to animals Deontology:Examining the moral duty towards animals and their inherent rights Virtue Ethics:Considering the development of compassion and empathy towards all living beings Slide 7: Compass Position on Animal Testing State the position your moral compass promotes concerning animal testing in scientific research Justify your stance using the ethical theories discussed Provide a clear and concise explanation of your viewpoint Slide 8: Conclusion and Call to Action Summarize key points discussed throughout the presentation Encourage further reflection and engagement with the topic Thank the audience for their attention Slide 9: References/Works Cited List of all sources used in the presentation Format the references according to APA or MLA guidelines Note: This is a basic outline for an 8-slide presentation. You can expand on each slide by adding more content and incorporating relevant images or data as needed.  

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