- Introduction:
- Provide a brief overview of the historical context of the Holocaust, emphasizing the ehcal atrocities committed during this period and the research data that was collected.
- Clearly state your position on whether or not research data from the Holocaust should be used in epidemiological studies.
- Ethical Principles: (include a side heading for this section)
- Discuss relevant ethical principles guiding research, such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
- Use paragraph headings to clearly identify each principle and write 1-2 paragraphs for each. Generally speaking a paragraph should have five sentences.
- Examine the potential ethical violations associated with utilizing data from a context marked by severe human rights abuses.
- Use a paragraph heading to clearly identify the start of this section. This section will be approximately three paragraphs.
- Discuss relevant ethical principles guiding research, such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
- Arguments Supporting or Opposing Usage: (use a side heading)
- Supporting Usage:
- If you support the use of Holocaust data, justify your stance by emphasizing the potential scientific, historical, or educational benefits.
- Discuss the measures taken to ensure respect, sensitivity, and acknowledgement of the victims’ suffering.
- Opposing Usage:
- If you oppose the use of Holocaust data, articulate concerns related to exploitation, consent, and the potential re-traumatization of survivors or their families.
- Propose alternative ways to commemorate and learn from this historical tragedy without compromising ethical principles.
- Supporting Usage:
- Legal and Institutional Frameworks: (use a side heading)
- Investigate and discuss any legal or institutional guidelines governing the use of sensitive historical data.
- Analyze whether existing regulations adequately address the ethical complexities surrounding the use of Holocaust data.
- Safeguards and Mitigations: (use a side heading)
- If supporting the usage, propose ethical safeguards and mitigations that researchers should implement to ensure responsible and respectful handling of the data.
- If opposing the usage, suggest alternative approaches to achieving research objectives without relying on Holocaust data.
- Conclusion: (use a side heading)
- Summarize your position and the key ethical considerations discussed.
- Emphasize the importance of promoting ethical research practices, especially in sensitive historical contexts.
Formatting, Citations and Plagiarism:
- The paper should be formatted in APA (American Psychological Association) style. Please use the Publication Manual Formatting Checklist and the Student Paper Setup Guide found in the reading and resources section of the unit to assist you with your APA formatting.
- Ensure proper citation/attribution of sources using in-text citations and a reference page. Papers which do not adhere to APA formatting guidelines including visual formatting and adherence to appropriate attribution guidelines (in-text citations, narrative citations and reference list) will receive zero credit and will be submitted to the Provost as plagiarism.
Length: The position paper should be roughly 3 pages, excluding the cover page and reference page.