Final Paper Assignment Length: 3-4 pgs. (roughly 1,000 words). Formatting: Times

Final Paper Assignment Length: 3-4 pgs. (roughly 1,000 words).
Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced
Due Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11:59pm.
Topic: You will be guided, but you will also have considerable flexibility in selecting paper topics ; but your paper should conform to the following structure: (The topic I chose is the Ford Pinto Dilemma.)
Select an engineering case that involves a dilemma. That is, choose an example that raises an ethical question where more than one answer could be defended. The case could come from the textbook or some other source (such as the NSPE’s online cases before the Ethical Review Board). You may also discuss cases you have encountered during an internship or have heard about from other engineers.
Outline the case in your own words and highlight relevant design issues, choices by the participants, and any relevant sections from a professional engineering code of ethics that might bear on the case.
Characterize at least two competing viewpoints toward the dilemma case. Present these viewpoints as charitably as you are able and give the strongest reasons for adopting each viewpoint.
Argue for your preferred viewpoint over its competitor and support what you believe is the best course of action in the dilemma case.
General Prose Suggestions :
Include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. In the intro, state a thesis and identify what you intend to accomplish in your paper and briefly how you intend to do so. Your concluding paragraph should briefly summarize and reiterate these accomplishments.
Write as clearly and directly as you can. The goal is for clarity and concision, not profundity or “academic” language. Avoid rhetorical questions. Consider splitting long sentences (e.g. more than 2.5 lines) into multiple sentences.
If you directly quote material, provide a citation. If you are drawing information or ideas from the textbook or handouts, a citation may not be necessary. If you are drawing ideas or information from sources outside the textbook or handouts, however, provide a citation.
Above all, give reasons for your positions and present the strongest arguments for the positions you are criticizing. It is less important what your positions are, than the arguments you present in favor of them.
You may wish to seek my help or use the University’s support system if you are having trouble communicating and/or if English is not your first language.