Ethics Reflection Essay
Ethics Essay Grading Rubric
Understanding Ethical Views and Concepts:
Below Expectations 0-5 points
Does not name any/or more than one of the major ethical views/models; does not give any details or coherent definitions.
Meets Expectations 6-10 points
Names at least three major ethical views/models; does not give limitations or definition in own words.
Exceeds Expectations 11- 15 points
Names at least four major ethical views/models; explains the details of each with a definition in their own words; includes limitations.
Ethical Self-Awareness:
Below Expectations 0-5 points
Does not clearly identify a relevant view/theory and/or gives no explanation.
Meets Expectations 6-10 points
Identifies a view/theory that reflects core beliefs but does not explain why it was chosen or how their core beliefs are reflect in the model.
Exceeds Expectations 11- 15 points
Identifies a view/theory that reflects core beliefs; explains why view/theory was chosen and how their core beliefs and values are reflected in the model.
Ethical Dilemma Recognition and Analysis:
Below Expectations 0-5 points
Does not describe an ethical dilemma correctly or apply a view/theory to the dilemma.
Meets Expectations 6-10 points
Recognizes and describes an appropriate ethical dilemma; does not apply an ethical view/theory appropriately or discuss the limitations of the view/theory for the dilemma.
Exceeds Expectations 11- 15 points
Recognizes and describes an appropriate ethical dilemma; applies ethical view/theory to the dilemma; recognizes and discusses implications and limitations of the view/theory to the dilemma.
Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility:
Below Expectations 0-5 points
Does not address the concept of ethical leadership and/or social responsibility.
Meets Expectations 6-10 points
Discusses few very few aspects of ethical leadership or does not take a position on social responsibility and provide justification for the position.
Exceeds Expectations 11- 15 points
Recognizes the importance of ethical leadership; discusses the organizational impact of ethical leadership; takes a position on social responsibility and provides justification for the position taken.
Content:
Below Expectations 0-3 points
Main ideas are not coherent and/or no relevant evidence or conclusions are presented.
Meets Expectations 4-7 points
Some main ideas deviate from the purpose of the assignment and/or evidence and conclusions are not consistently relevant.
Exceeds Expectations 8- 10 points
Main ideas are clear and consistent with the purpose of the assignment; supporting evidence is relevant and adequate; conclusions are consistent.
Structure and Organization:
Below Expectations 0-3 points
Most paragraphs lack focus and do not follow a logical sequence.
Meets Expectations 4-7 points
Few paragraphs lacking focus or following a logical sequence.
Exceeds Expectations 8- 10 points
Introduction, supporting evidence, and conclusions follow a logical sequence; paragraphs are focused.
Mechanics:
Below Expectations 0-3 points
Many grammar punctuation, or spelling mistakes. many misused words. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are not used.
Meets Expectations 4-7 points
There are a few grammar, punctuation, or spelling mistakes. Few transitions are awkward or not used.
Exceeds Expectations 8- 10 points
Words are appropriate and used correctly; grammar, punctuation, and spelling are correct; transitions are appropriate.
Format and Sourcing:
Below Expectations 0-3 points
More than two formatting errors according to guidelines.
Meets Expectations 4-7 points
Document contains one or two formatting errors according to guidelines.
Exceeds Expectations 8- 10 points
Document is formatted correctly according to the assigned guidelines