Ethic Decision 4

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Due Date: 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday of Unit 4 Points: 100 Overview: Looking at the concept, of “what is the harm”, is it acceptable to a certain degree that the ethical mandates that apply to us should or actually start at the point where there is a harmful result? What is wrong with the public thanking us with such a small token of appreciation? Analyze the ethical scenario. Instructions: Scenario: You are an officer in uniform and on duty. You are standing in line in a fast food burger place and the line is full. When it is your turn to order, the employee takes your order and says, “You get a police discount”, and rings in a lesser amount than the order costs by 25%.

• Describe the ethical dilemma faced.

• In this situation what would you do and how would you respond. Keep in mind the place is very crowded. Explain your answer and the reasoning behind it.

• Identify any if you feel necessary solutions to this issue. If you feel there are no solutions needed, explain why.

Requirements:

• Minimum three pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference page. • APA format, including an in-text citation for referenced works. • At least two resources.

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

CRJ401 – Ethics ad Discretion in Criminal Justice

Ethical Dilemma

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Evaluation Rubric for Ethical Dilemma Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

(0-14 Points) (15-19 Points) (20-24 Points) (25 Points)

Analysis Does not clearly and concisely analyzes the ethical dilemma. Missing significant details.

Somewhat clearly and concisely analyzes the ethical dilemma. Missing a few details.

Mostly clearly and concisely analyzes the ethical dilemma.

Clearly and concisely analyzes the ethical dilemma.

(0-23 Points) (24-31 Points) (32-39 Points) (40 Points)

Content Does not cover the ethical dilemma; assertions are not supported by evidence; paper is seriously lacking in content and detail.

Does not do an adequate job of covering the ethical dilemma; assertions are weakly supported by evidence.

Sufficient coverage of the ethical dilemma; assertions are supported by evidence.

Provides in- depth coverage of the ethical dilemma, assertions are clearly supported by evidence.

(0-5 points) (6-7 points) (8-9 points) (10 points)

Resources

No resources included.

Includes at least 1 resource.

Includes at least 2 resources.

Includes more than 2 resources.

Paper Length

Less than one page. Does not meet page requirements.

Does not meet the minimum page requirements.

Meets the minimum requirements.

Exceeds the minimum requirement s.

(0-8 points) (9-11 points) (12-14 points) (15 points)

Clear and Profession al Writing and APA Format

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed. APA references/citatio ns have significant errors.

Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation. Seve ral errors in the APA reference/citation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation. Few errors in the APA reference/citatio n.

Writing and format are clear, professional , APA compliant, and error free.