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TOPIC: IN VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF) Compose a focused paper that explains and describes your healthcare issue or topic from a cultural and ethical perspective of inquiry. (You will cover two perspectives in one paper.) Form and answer two levels of research questions for each inquiry to address your chosen topic. Choose a “Level 1 Research Question/Writing Prompt” from both of the lists below to answer in the paper. Compose a “Level 2 Research Question/Writing Prompt” for each kind of inquiry that provides detail, specificity, and focus to your inquiry, research, and writing. State your research questions in your paper’s introduction. Form the body of your paper by answering each research question and support your assertions with evidence (research). In the conclusion of the paper, briefly review the issues, research questions, answers, and insights. Level 1 Research Questions/Writing Prompts ETHICAL Perspective of Inquiry What laws govern or pertain to the issue? What ethical obstacles affect how the medical community addresses the issue? How do ethical theories apply to the issue? How do money, power, and control matters relate to the issue and its treatment? Level 1 Research Questions/Writing Prompts CULTURAL Perspective of Inquiry Which cultural values and/or norms influence the issue? How is the issue addressed differently in varying cultural contexts and situations? Which cultures or societies are most affected by the issue? Why? Which cultural traditions affect the treatment(s)? Your paper must be 5 pages in length and reference four to six scholarly, peer-reviewed resources. Be sure to follow current APA Style (e.g., spacing, font, headers, titles, abstracts, page numbering). *****MUST FOLLOW THIS CRITERIA: 1) Content – Fully addresses all elements of the assignment and provides detail and quality examples. It is clear that the student fully understands the key issues. 2) Application – Assignment shows strong, insightful evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts. 3) Thesis Statement – Thesis statement provides a clear, compelling argument on an appropriate topic with a thoughtful approach that is clear and concise but not too simplistic. It is clear that initial research has begun. 4) Writing Mechanics – The writing demonstrates sophisticated clarity and conciseness and is extremely well organized. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct with minimal to no errors. 5) Sources and APA Formatting – Uses APA Style accurately and consistently to cite sources without errors. Meets length and formatting requirements of the assignment. The required number of relevant audience-appropriate sources have been expertly cited and integrated into the content to support ideas.