Written Case Analysis 2

PHI 210RS – Module 3 Case Analysis Rubric

Identify the moral issue(s) and the parties involved; discuss the case with respect to the principle of utility, taking care to identify the benefits and burdens that pertain to the parties affected. Student Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________________ Rating Scale Exemplary: Corresponds to an A- to A (90-100%) Novice: Corresponds to D to D+ (60-69%)

Proficient: Corresponds to B- to B+ (80-89%) Not Attempted: Corresponds to an F (0-59%) Basic: Corresponds to C- to C+ (70-79%)

Students will complete the assignment with attention to the following criteria:

Elements

Criteria

Score

Not Attempted (Criterion is missing or not in evidence)

Novice (does not meet expectations;

performance is substandard)

Basic (works towards meeting

expectations; performance needs improvement)

Proficient (meets expectations;

performance is satisfactory)

Exemplary (exceeds expectations;

performance is outstanding)

Analyzing case in terms of the principle of utility (identification of parties involved, benefits and burdens, and alternative possible actions or policies) 90%

0-53.99%

Paraphrases the information in the case without attempting an analysis or states opinions without attempting an analysis. Discusses irrelevant facts

54-62.99%

Attempts to provide an analysis of the case, but does not connect analysis to facts of the case. Is vague on three counts: identifying the parties involved, the benefits and burdens at stake, and the alternative possible actions or policies at stake

63-71.99%

Attempts to provide an analysis of the case; connects analysis to facts of the case; is vague on two of the following: identifying the parties involved or the benefits and burdens at stake, or the alternative possible actions or policies at stake

72-80.99%

Attempts to provide an analysis of the case; connects analysis to facts of the case; is vague on one of the following: identifying the parties involved or the benefits and burdens at stake, or the alternative possible actions or policies at stake

81-90%

Provides a well-rounded analysis of the case; connects analysis to facts of the case; is successful in all three of the following: identifying the parties involved, the benefits and burdens at stake, and the alternative possible actions or policies at stake

___/90

Mechanics of Writing 10%

0-5.99%

Little to no

evidence of proper

writing mechanics

6-6.99%

The grammar of the case analysis greatly impedes understanding of content

7-7.99%

The case analysis needs a good deal of improvement with respect to grammar, spelling, and/or style

8-8.99%

The case analysis is mostly free of errors with respect to grammar, spelling, and/or style, but needs some improvement

9-10%

The case analysis is nearly perfect with respect to grammar, spelling, and style

___/10

Total ____/100