Students will write a research paper on a moral or ethical issue, giving an accurate discussion ofthe position the Catholic Church has on the issue and also bringing forth alternative or opposingviews. The Church''s official position can be obtained by searching the Catechism of theCatholic Church. Correct format for citing peer viewed journal articles must be followed. Theresearch paper is worth 100 points.Your research paper will involve critical analysis of the issue. You must take a position anddefend it with logic and reason. Writing is a way of learning. None of us knows exactly what wethink about a topic or issue until we put our views on paper.Understanding, thoroughness of research: demonstrated and accurate grasp of ideas, concepts,and theories presented in the readings and in class (= you present ideas from the textsaccurately, and you refrain from unfounded interpretations or leaps of interpretive fancy).Organization, logically ordered: apparent, understandable, and orderly presentation of ideas;structured thinking, the way your paper is arranged (= your paper’s structure should beapparent, easy to follow, and built into your opening paragraph. The relationship between yourpoints is adequately spelled out by a well formulated thesis statement at the end of your firstparagraph which summarizes the reasons backing up the thesis so that the reader does nothave to read between the lines to figure out what you''re trying to communicate).Reasoning, critical and evaluative depth: demonstrated critical and interpretative skills, rationalmanipulation of ideas and dexterity in handling them (= you satisfactorily and thoroughly defendyour thesis by the ideas and evidence you cite in its favor. Your points build on each other andassemble coherently into a discernible position or defense of a particular side of an issue.Where appropriate to the assignment, you display a knowledge of objections to your views andan ability to respond to them. Remember that an opinion is only as good as the evidence,theory, or reasoning on which it is based. You must back up your points with reasons).Originality, analytical depth to theological experience: exhibited creativity, personalappropriation of the issues and questions surrounding the topic (= you go beyond what thereadings and class say to formulate some creative ideas of your own. Support for your ideas isdrawn from your own insights and reasoning rather than only borrowed from class or the text.You are able to make unusual connections, looking at something in a fresh way, noticingunusual relationships or aspects of the topic, pushing beyond surface observations, challengingwhat others take for granted, or taking a risk with … a difficult topic).Mechanics of written communication: The student should have their paper in MLA style and usethe Learning Resource Center to help edit it for grammar and punctuation.Format for the Paper: The paper should be around 7 pages typed and double spaced.Paper titleDoes Christianity support the Death Penalty"