Ethics Essay Planning Guide   Evaluation Rubric
Background	The purpose of a science essay is to communicate your ideas. No matter the length of your essay, you are most concerned about communicating your ideas clearly.
	The assigned length of your essay is: four paragraphs
Audience	Any written communication intended to inform could be considered an essay.
Research Topic	This is the problem, question, or idea you wish to communicate.
	Your assigned topic is: Choose one of the ethical concerns of life that you feel strongly about. Write an essay detailing your position on the topic.
Curriculum Content	Identify the curriculum content included in the essay.
	Curriculum concepts for this essay include: The life processes Ethics in life sciences
Research Organization	Read related material in the textbook. Refer to notes about the topic on the Class Internet Page. Review external links from the Class Internet Page. Review science news links from the Internet Science Room Page.
Assignment Schedule	Deadline assigned for the finished essay. Benchmark dates.
	The assigned deadline and benchmarks for the essay are: You have two days to complete the essay. Use the first day to research your area and think about what you have learned. Complete the essay.