Writing a paper on abortion in a objective way?

Question

Ok well for my english class I have to write on the debate about abortion. It has to be objective I can not have any tone saying I agree with one side. How do I go about this?.. I can not even get a outline started...Any help would be great.

How would I even get a intro started?

And another question I am suppose to have a works cited page also but will I need to cite withen the paper?

Answer 1

Just cover both sides of the issue. Never say "I". Just don't insert your opinion into it. And try to balance both sides of the issue. If you have 5 paragraphs pro-abortion, then have 5 paragraphs anti-abortion.

Answer 2

That is what objective means... you write the story without taking sides. That means you only write the facts as you see them according to what you read and see and not what you feel. The first thing you need to do is to research both sides and the place to start is 'woman's rights movement' and also the 'anti-abortionists movement'. But to really make the paper a good one, don't forget to include a third party and that is the 'fetus' and how they feel in the womb when they are given the chemicals that actually kill them. There is actual documented articles and papers on that from some doctors who took pictures of that happening so be sure you include that child's side who is about to lose its life. The best way to write it all is in a three part thesis as if you were a member of each side at the time. Write it like you are telling your side of the story from your own experiences only you will need to become 3 different people in order to have all 3 views... the pro abortionists and anti abortionists and the baby in the womb. Research is the key to success on a paper like this one but you don't have to spend tons of hours on the research. Pick several articles for each of the 3 sides and then pool your information. I also suggest that you see if you can find someone who is pro and also con. And, if you look hard enough, there may be a baby alive who lived through the agony of being aborted, you never know. I know I read of such a case in the early 90's and the baby was alive when it was delivered so they had to legally try to save it. The last I heard it was still living a few weeks after the ordeal. I don't know if it is still living. Hope that helps.

Answer 3

Well simply start by stating that you do not intend to take any sides at all in this paper...
Secondly, characterize the 2 perspectives you wish to take (pro and anti- abortion) Why do people want abortion? Why don't they? Maybe start by saying something like... Basically, pro-abortionists say that the mother (especially those who were impregnated through premarital sex) should have the right to choose her baby's future as it will affect hers as well. then expound.
Now for the anti-abortionists, say something like... Anti-abortionists argue that the fetus within the mother is already living and "killing" it violates the fundamental Right to Life...

I really hope this helps...

Answer 4

For your paper, in your introductory paragraph, just say outright that abortion is a highly controversial, polarizing issue. This idea is accepted by both sides of the abortion debate and grabs the reader's attention. For your body paragraphs, you must include 3 things:

1) A paragraph discussing facts. By facts, I mean an explanation what an abortion is. I don't know you're exact assignment, but an explanation of the steps used to perform an abortion. Also, you can talk about protests held by both the pro-choice people and the pro-life people. In addition, Roe v. Wade can be mentioned. (Roe v. Wade was the Supreme Court Case that legalized abortion on a national level.)

2) A paragraph on the pro-choice perspective, actions taken by pro-choice activists, etc.

3) A paragraph on the pro-life perspective, actions taken by pro-life activists, etc.

Be sure to make your pro-choice and pro-life paragraphs about equal in length.
Also, just be sure to word things carefully. For instance, saying, "Roe v. Wade gave women the freedom to make decisions relating to their bodies" would not be objective, because the word "freedom" implies that Roe v. Wade was good, an opinion opposed by the pro-life side. Also, "Roe v. Wade legalized abortion, allowing women to end the lives of countless babies" would be biased, since it refers to fetuses as living babies killed by abortion, a view opposed by the pro-choice side.
Instead, you should refrain from adding too many opinions, adjectives, etc, unless they are statements of fact. You should simply say, "Roe v. Wade legalized abortion, allowing women to engage in the controversial procedure without breaking the law." Notice that this phrasing does not say anything that either side would disagree with.
Also, be sure not to generalize too much. For instance, when talking about one side's views don't use the phrase "most people". Instead, use "many people". This sounds insignificant, but "most people" impkies an opinion shared by the majority. "Many people" simply implies that some people, regardless of how many, feel a certain way.

For works cited, use this website to help: http://library.duke.edu/research/citing/workscited/

As for footnotes, only use them if you are using a quote or specific info that's not common knowledge. (The fact that many women have abortions is common knowledge; everyone knows that that is true. If you have the actual number of abortions, that needs a footnote.)
However, you should probably ask your teacher how he/she want the citations to be.

IMPORTANT: In your paper, make sure to use terms correctly. For instance, the term "baby" or "infant" refers to a baby who has already been born. The proper terminology would be "fetus", or in some cases, "embryo".

Answer 5

Its very simple. Just look at abortion from both sides. The antiabortionist and the pro abortinsits views. Do not insert your opinion in anyway. Also spend as much time looking at the issue from both sides of the issue.