# Finding a topic

What is an **ethical dilemma**? This question lies at the **heart of your reflective project** and is answered in more detail in the [FAQs](https://app.gitbook.com/@faria-education-group/s/cp-reflective-project/~/drafts/-MGPu7GlzJoEJsBEn1nD/frequently-asked-questions-faqs). 

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You need to decide on an area of your **career-related study** that **interests** you and identify an **ethical issue** in that area that really stimulates **debate**!
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| *Image:* [*Church, Brenden*](https://unsplash.com/photos/pKeF6Tt3c08)*. Unsplash, 2016.* |
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Your chosen issue will need to have **two or more conflicting moral points of view**. There is no right or wrong answer, but your task is to present **reasoned arguments for and against**. 

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A good question will enable you to consider **different viewpoints** on a socially significant topic. This is fundamental to the success of your project.
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Consider whether your topic would be best suited to **Option 1** or **Option 2**. Does the dilemma lend itself to a play format or an interview? Would a short documentary film or a news report be the best way to illustrate the ethical dilemma? If you choose **Option 2**, the content of the alternative format must be different from the essay! For **Option 2**, you still have to address all five of the IB assessment criteria in your writing, but you only have 1,500-2,000 words.

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Remember that you must **not** duplicate the content of the additional format in the essay. 
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At this stage, you should also think about **where** you are going to find information and **how** you are going to start the **research process**. 

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Top Tip: Get to know your **school librarian**!
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