ETHICAL DECISION MAKING IN ACCOUNTING

Criteria Ratings Points

Introduction 10 to >9.0 pts

Advanced

A clear thesis statement is present. The topic is introduced is stated. The introduction provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents

9 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the information is incomplete or unclear. Complete sentences are used. The author provides some details and examples.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the information is incomplete. The author uses short phrases instead of complete sentences. The author does not provide any details or examples.

0 pts

Not Present

The requirements are missing.

10 pts

Content 120 to >109.0 pts

Advanced

In-depth description of the selected decision- making models (Kohlberg and Cognitive Development Approach and Rest’s Four Companies Model of Ethical Decision Making) is substantively addressed. The organizational culture of the accounting profession, AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and logical and thorough arguments are defended of the selected models which the student deem most appropriate for the accounting

109 to >100.0 pts

Proficient

The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the information is incomplete or unclear. Complete sentences are used. The author provides some details and examples.

100 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the information is incomplete. The author uses short phrases instead of complete sentences. The author does not provide any details or examples.

0 pts

Not Present

The requirements are missing.

120 pts

Ethical Decision Making in Accounting Grading Rubric | ACCT642_B02_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Conclusion 10 to >9.0 pts

Advanced

The conclusion offers a good summary of issues treated in the paper. Additionally, excellent details and examples are provided. The biblical worldview is included including at least one relevant Bible verse for this topic.

9 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the information is incomplete or unclear. Complete sentences are used. The author provides some details and examples

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the information is incomplete. The author uses short phrases instead of complete sentences. The author does not provide any details or examples.

0 pts

Not Present

The requirements are missing.

10 pts

Academic Sources 20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

The reference list contains at least 5 scholarly sources. Materials are properly cited and quoted in current APA style.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

The reference list contains at least 3-4 scholarly sources. Materials are partially cited and quoted in current APA style.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The reference list contains at least 2 scholarly sources. Materials are partially cited and quoted in current APA style.

0 pts

Not Present

The requirements are missing.

20 pts

Structure/Grammar/Spelling 20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 pts

Not Present

There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

20 pts

Ethical Decision Making in Accounting Grading Rubric | ACCT642_B02_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

APA Format/Compliance 20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items: title page, running head, outline, page numbers, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required items.

0 pts

Not Present

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in APA format in the required items.

20 pts

Total Points: 200

Ethical Decision Making in Accounting Grading Rubric | ACCT642_B02_202140