This assignment offers you the opportunity to explore the ethical decision-making process introduced inthe seminar and apply the steps to a current ethical dilemma that you are facing.This assignment has TWO DEADLINE DATES:1.The DRAFT is due uploaded to Canvas by 11:59pm the night before our third seminar meeting(For exact date and time see the seminar schedule for your section). Instructions are below.2.The FINAL is due one week after your final Seminar meeting (for exact date, see Schedule &Deadlines document) Instructions are below.You must upload your draft to Canvas by 11:59pm the night before your third meeting.It is ok to use notes and bullet points, but you must express complete thoughts. The important thing is towork through all of the information in a way that others can understand. Include details and fully answerALL parts of the assignment.Step 1: Choose your Ethical DilemmaThink of an ethical dilemma that you are currently involved in (this is not about your integrity violationand cannot be a situation that you have already resolved!). An ethical dilemma is a conflict between two(or more) “rights” (e.g. honesty, trust, responsibility, respect, comfort, security, happiness, freedom). Weall face multiple ethical dilemmas throughout our lives and there is no doubt that you are facing someright now! These may be short, immediate issues, or on-going, spread over years. They may be small orlarge.If you are having trouble coming up with something, schedule a preliminary meeting with a peer educatorto talk about ideas for you to write about.The situation you choose should be one that is not easy to work through. You should not be sure what todo. The point of this assignment is to practice thinking through the dilemma and to get consultation onwhat you should do—if it isn’t difficult, it wouldn’t be a dilemma and you wouldn’t need consultation.Make sure it is a current dilemma involving you, where you are conflicted between multiple right optionsand there is not a clear right answer.Step 2: Describe the Dilemma●Why is it an ethical dilemma? Identify and discuss all conflicting values, principles, and/orinterests involved.●Discuss any rules or behavioral standards that could be violated by taking one action or another.●What are the contributing factors that led to the situation?1 This assignment was developed by Tricia Bertram Gallant, Ph.D. and adapted by Amanda Brovold and Allison Riley. Sourcesare listed at the end of the assignment.______________________________________________________________________________Academic Integrity Seminar created by Tricia Bertram Gallant, adapted by Amanda Brovold and Allison Riley,University of California, San Diego (2014)
Step 3: Identify the stakeholders (those involved in and potentially affected by the dilemma)●Who is involved (hint: it is probably more people than you think at first!) Think about the rippleeffect of choices and actions in regard to this dilemma. List all the possible stakeholders.●Next to each stakeholder, explain why that person could be affected (both positively andnegatively) by this situation.Step 4: List possible options for resolving your ethical dilemmas.●Think up as many choices for action as you can. What could you do to resolve the situation?List at least 6 or 7 options here.Step 5: Review your Options●Of all the options for action you listed, identify and discuss 2 or 3 that might be the “right” courseof action. For each action, discuss the following:oWhat would the possible consequences, both positive and negative, be and whichstakeholders could be affected?oWhat values or principles would this choice likely undermine or uphold (e.g. honesty,trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, or fairness)? How would these values be upheld orundermined?oWhat rules, standards, codes of ethics, policies, and/or guidelines might each choice upholdor violate?Step 6: Write down at least 5 questions you want to ask your Peer Educator and your group thatmay help you navigate the ethical dilemma.During Meeting 3, your Peer Educator and group will help you think through your dilemma, answer yourquestions, and develop your ideas. This process will help you think more clearly and carefully about yoursituation, will help you revise your draft, and will help you choose the “right” course of action.Think about:●What would help you clarify the situation?●What issues would you like input on?Go beyond questions such as “what should I do?”. Instead, focus on questions that serve to uncover newperspectives and ways of navigating your dilemma (e.g. What do you think this dilemma uncovers aboutmy values/perspective? Do you think I have any “blind spots” when discussing this dilemma? Have Imissed any stakeholders? Are there options that I am not seeing? Etc.).Step 7: Upload your draft to Canvas by 11:59pm the night before our 3rd seminar meeting (forexact date and time see the seminar schedule for your section on Canvas).You will be discussing the draft of your assignment in our third seminar meeting. It is your responsibilityto use that opportunity to get all the feedback you would like on your dilemma and your assignment.______________________________________________________________________________Academic Integrity Seminar created by Tricia Bertram Gallant, adapted by Amanda Brovold and Allison Riley,University of California, San Diego (2014)
After your discussion in Meeting 3…Step 8: Revise your draft based on feedback and insights gained in seminar. Add a discussion of the“right” course of action that you will take.Remember, in an ethical dilemma, the “right” course of action often does (at least) one of the following:●Elicits the greatest good and the least harm●Is congruent with a guiding framework which can be applied universally (to all situations)●Serves the common good of the community involved●Is most fair to all involvedIn your discussion of your choice of action, include the following:●Identify which action you have decided is the “right” course of action that you will take.●Reflect on and discuss what thoughts, interactions, and learnings have led you to your “right”course of action. Why do you believe it is the best option?●In an ethical dilemma, the “right” choice isn’t easy to make and often comes with some negativerepercussions. Describe those repercussions (e.g. What frustrations, challenges, or obstacles doyou foresee in choosing the “right” course of action? What actions can you take to mitigatethem?)●What reasons/motivations do you have for choosing the “right” course of action despite suchobstacles
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