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AG 401 Paper Rubric (Total Points 50)

Being scored on:

0 Unacceptable

1

Very Poor

2

Poor

3

Limited

4

Good

5

Excellent

Criteria 1:

Word count

749 or fewer words

750-799 words

800-849 words

850-899 words

900-999 words

1000 or greater words

Criteria 2:

Correct format - see syllabus and APA book for requirements

Improper or missing all items from the far right column

Missing four of the items from the far right column

Missing three of the items from the far right column

Missing two of the items from the far right column

Missing one of the items listed in the column to the right

Double spaced, proper APA cover page, running head, 3 ethical theory subheadings, introduction, and conclusion with headings.

Criteria 3:

Correct spelling and grammar usage

Five or more misspelled words and/or grammar errors

Four-Five misspelled words and/or grammar errors

Three-Four misspelled words and/or grammar errors

Two-Three misspelled words and/or grammar errors

One-Two misspelled words and/or grammar errors

No misspelled words and grammatically correct

Criteria 4: Proper APA References and in-text citations

Less than 3 ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 5 or more improper APA citations and/or References errors.

3 well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 5 or more APA citations and/or References errors.

4 well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 3-4 APA citations and/or References errors.

5 well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 1-2 APA citations and/or References errors.

6 or more well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 1-2 APA citations and/or References errors.

Six or more well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). Proper APA citings and References (no errors).

Being scored on:

0 Unacceptable

2

Very Poor

4

Poor

6

Limited

8

Good

10

Excellent

Criteria 5:

Critical Thinking and application of Ethical Theory #1

No ethical theory application.

Very Little discussion or application of 1st ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory.

Minimal application of 1st ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory.

Minimal application of 1st ethical theory. 1 source used to support that theory.

Good application of 1st ethical theory. Uses 1-2 sources to support that ethical theory.

Detailed application of 1st ethical theory. 2 separate sources to support that theory (see criteria 4 and hints for paper, re-used sources only receive credit once in paper).

Criteria 6:

Critical Thinking and use of Ethical Theory #2

No ethical theory application.

Very Little discussion or application of 2nd ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory.

Minimal application of 2nd ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory.

Minimal application of 2nd ethical theory. 1 source used to support that theory.

Good application of 2nd ethical theory. Uses 1-2 sources to support that ethical theory.

Detailed application of 2nd ethical theory. 2 separate sources to support that theory (same as criteria 5).

Criteria 7:

Critical Thinking and use of Ethical Theory #3

No ethical theory application.

Very Little discussion or application of 3rd ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory.

Minimal application of 3rd ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory.

Minimal application of 3rd ethical theory. 1 source used to support that theory.

Good application of 3rd ethical theory. Uses 1-2 sources to support that ethical theory.

Detailed application of 3rd ethical theory. 2 separate sources to support that theory (same as criteria 5).