Ethical minute paper

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Identification

Points Range:25 (31.25%) - 28 (35%)

All relevant facts are identified. Central issues are all correctly identified and explained. Peripheral issues are identified and explained

Points Range:23 (28.75%) - 24 (30%)

Facts are identified but may not be relevant or misinterpreted. Central issues are identified but not clearly explained. Peripheral issues are not identified.

Points Range:1 (1.25%) - 22 (27.5%)

Facts are not identified or are incorrect. Central issues are not correctly identified or clearly explained. Misunderstanding of issues related to scenario exists

Points:0 (0%)

Points Range:0 (0%) - 0 (0%)

Not Present

Application

Points:28 (35%)

Points Range:25 (31.25%) - 28 (35%)

Clearly and correctly applies appropriate ACA code(s). Clearly and correctly applies appropriate state rules/regulations. Cites code and law sections and numbers

Points Range:23 (28.75%) - 24 (30%)

Some ACA and state rules/regulations are not identified and applied or are applied incorrectly. Some code and law sections and numbers are missing

Points Range:1 (1.25%) - 22 (27.5%)

Neither ACA codes or state rules/regulations are applied. No code and law section and numbers are cited.

Points Range:0 (0%) - 0 (0%)

Not Present

Mechanics

Points:12 (15%)

Points Range:11 (13.75%) - 12 (15%)

No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. Vocabulary is sophisticated and correct as are sentences which vary in structure and length. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate. Writing style is professional, objective

Points Range:9 (11.25%) - 10 (12.5%)

Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. A few fragments Vocabulary is used properly though sentences may be simple. Writing lacks preciseness. Word choice is adequate. Writing style is casual; may use colloquial terms or slang.

Points Range:1 (1.25%) - 8 (10%)

Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present Sentence fragments frequent. Sentences are simple. Writing is somewhat unclear, unfocused and may not demonstrate economy of words. Writing style may be dramatic or biased.

Points Range:0 (0%) - 0 (0%)

Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present and detract from writing. Writing is unclear, unfocused and does not demonstrate economy of words. Writing style is dramatic or biased

APA Format

Points Range:11 (13.75%) - 12 (15%)

Title Page, Abstract, and Reference Page are present and are properly formatted. In text citations are in current APA style. Reference page references are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font. Quotations are rarely used.

Points Range:9 (11.25%) - 10 (12.5%)

Missing title page, abstract or reference page or a few errors in formatting of one or more. In text citations are in current APA style with few errors. Reference page references contain a few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font. Quotations are sometimes used.

Points:8 (10%)

Points Range:1 (1.25%) - 8 (10%)

Missing two or more of title page, abstract or reference page or frequent errors in formatting of title page, abstract or title page. In text citations are in current APA style though several errors are present. Reference page references contain frequent errors. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect. Quotations are used frequently.

Points Range:0 (0%) - 0 (0%)

Cover page, Running head, and References are not included or not formatted correctly. In-text citations are not formatted correctly. Reference page references contain frequent errors. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect. Quotations are over-used.