| Euthanasia
        Simulation  Synthesis literally means to place
        together.  Some of the words associated with synthesis are: arrange, assemble,
        collect, compose, construct, create, design, develop, formulate, manage, organize, plan.
        The basic idea of synthesis is that information from one document is incorporated into
        another document.  Draw on information from the following three
        writings about Euthanasia to construct a short essay.  You may draw parts of
        information from different sections.  Writing Prompt:  
          Writing to an audience whom you think would
          disagree with your position, respond to one or more of these questions, providing reasoned
          explanations for your answer. Draw from the reading as appropriate. Questions:  
          Compiled:from:http://www.nhk.or.jp/forum/life/e
            Should life-support for a patient in a
              vegetative state ever be withdrawn? In such cases, should the family be allowed
              to decide when the wishes of the comatose patient are unclear? Do you think a patient in a persistent
              vegetative state should be considered dead? |