| WA 2 (Engineering Ethics) Rubric |
| After reading the Planned Obsolescence paper, apply the rubric below. For each criteria, highlight the box that describes the paper's effectiveness. In addition, you should explain your reasoning in the Explanation box on the right side of the rubric. |
| Criteria |
Exceeds Expectations |
Meets Expectation |
Short of Expectations |
Minimum Effort |
Explanation |
| Purpose and Coherence |
| Contains some background on the subject and purpose. States the purpose and indicates the focus of the document. |
| States the purpose of the paper. |
| Content Development |
| Thoroughly explains the engineering issue and analyzes relevant ethical and communication problems. Clearly analyzes issues using a specific engineering code of ethics. |
| Explains the engineering issue and ethics such that a basic understanding is possible. References an engineering code of ethics. |
| Evidence |
| Details and examples are incorporated and explained appropriately for a general audience. Information is taken from credible sources with enough interpretation to develop a coherent analysis. |
| Some details and examples are provided. Information is taken from sources without any interpretation/evaluation. |
| Control of Syntax and Mechanics |
| Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to the audience. Language has some errors. |
| Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage and/or awkward wording. |