Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.

Criteria

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Describe a current IT-related issue or provide a scenario

1 point

The paper identified a current IT-related ethical issue or scenario that provided the specific backdrop for a specific problem

0.8 points

The paper identified a current IT-related ethical issue or scenario that provided the general backdrop for a problem.

0.6 points

The paper identified a current IT-related ethical issue or scenario that is the backdrop of a non-specific problem.

Develop of problem statement

1 point

The problem statement was based on specific facts extracted from the description or scenario.

0.8 points

The problem statement was based on limited facts extracted from the description or scenario.

0.6 points

The problem statement was based on non-specific or assumed facts extracted from the description or scenario.

Analysis/Decision

8 points

The decision-making framework chosen from Module 2 was followed exactly and the decision was specifically supported by the analysis.

6.4 points

The decision-making framework chosen from Module 2 was followed generally and the decision was generally supported by the analysis.

4.8 points

The decision-making framework chosen from Module 2 was followed in a cursory fashion and the decision was weakly supported by the analysis.

Impact of Decision

1 point

The impact of the decision for all stakeholders was accurate.

0.8 points

The impact of the decision for all stakeholders was generally accurate

0.6 points

The impact of the decision for all stakeholders was not determined.

Ethical Theory

2 points

The ethical theory utilized in support of the decision was identified and explained.

1.6 points

The ethical theory utilized in support of the decision was only identified and not explained.

1.2 points

The ethical theory utilized in support of the decision was not identified, nor explained

APA Compliance

1 point

All source citations and in-text citations were formatted in full compliance with APA style requirements.

0.8 points

Some source citations and in-text citations were formatted in general compliance with APA style requirements.

0.6 points

Source citations and in-text citations were NOT formatted in accord with APA style requirements

Mechanics

1 point

Grammar, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied.

0.8 points

Few grammar, contractions, spelling, or punctuation errors exist. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected.

0.6 points

Numerous grammar, contractions, and spelling errors.  Punctuation not correctly applied. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected.

Overall Score

Level 3 12 or more

Level 2 9 or more

Level 1 0 or more