Mental Health

Ethical Issues in Healthcare

FINAL PAPER RUBRIC

A B C D

Introduction/Thesis

Clear thesis statement. Introduction explains

why the issue is important and/or

clarifies scope of thesis and key terms. (10)

Clear thesis statement, but introduction does not fully explain why the issue is important

and/or clarify scope and key terms. (7)

Thesis statement is vague or ambiguous. (4)

No clear thesis statement. (0)

Arguments for thesis One or more strong arguments for thesis

(40)

One or more arguments for thesis, but they are

not the strongest or require further

development. (30)

Arguments for thesis are weak or not fully

articulated. (20) No clear arguments (0)

Response to objections

Most important objections are

discussed. Strong responses to all of

them. (40)

Some important objections discussed.

Responses to all of them. (30)

Some objections discussed, but

important ones missed and/or responses are

weak. (20)

No response to objections (0)

Grammar/writing

Paper is clearly written and well-structured. No grammatical or spelling

errors. (10)

Paper is generally well- written and structured.

Few grammatical or spelling errors. (7)

Paper’s writing and/or structure needs

improvement, and/or contains significant

grammatical or spelling errors. (4)

Paper is poorly written, poorly structured

and/or contains many significant grammatical

or spelling errors. (0)

Maximum points = 100