Applied Ethics Case Study

 

Case Study Rubric 

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Exemplary Meets Expectations

Developing Novice Not acceptable

Content 63 to 70 points

All required elements are fully addressed, easily identified, and integrated into the assignment at the highest level. All key facts are clearly identified and completely addressed. Where applicable, outside sources are effectively used.

56 to 62 points

All required elements are addressed and identified. Several key facts are identified and completely addressed. Where applicable, outside sources are effectively used in addition to the course readings.

49 to 55 points

Required elements are addressed, but further elaboration is needed. A few key facts are identified and addressed. Outside sources are used in addition to the course readings, but are ineffective or not appropriate.

36 to 48 points

Few of the required elements are addressed. Little or no elaboration present. Key facts are NOT identified or addressed. No effort is made to include sources outside the course readings where applicable.

35 to 0 points

Assignment not submitted or contains plagiarized content.

Critical Thinking

63 to 70 points

Assignment demonstrates highest level of critical thinking. Integration of multiple ideas and/or philosophies is at the highest level. Analysis and solutions are anchored in a solid and sophisticated

56 to 62 points

Assignment demonstrates good critical thinking and integration of multiple ideas and/or philosophies. Analysis and solutions are anchored in solid premise using

49 to 55 points

Assignment demonstrates some degree of critical thinking and integration of ideas and/or philosophies. Analysis and solutions uses facts in some places, but other portions use opinion.

36 to 48 points

Assignment demonstrates little critical thinking or integration of ideas and/or philosophies. Analysis and solutions are incomplete, missing or based on opinion.

0 to 35 points

Assignment not submitted or contains plagiarized content.

 

 

premise using facts, not opinions.

facts, not opinions.

Self-Aware ness and Evaluation of Philosophi cal Perspectiv es and Concepts

28 to 30 points

Recognizes and can discuss with clarity and depth own core beliefs as well as varying concepts and philosophical perspectives. Demonstrates the ability to reasonably state objections to, or recognize assumptions and implications of conflicting claims; and can also reasonably state, or reasonably argue or defend assumptions and implications of those principles differing from original core beliefs.

24 to 27 points

Recognizes and can discuss own core beliefs as well as varying philosophical concepts and perspectives. Demonstrates limited ability to reasonably state objections to, or recognize assumptions and implications of conflicting claims; and /or cannot also reasonably state, or reasonably argue or defend assumptions and implications of those principles differing from original core beliefs.

21 to 23 points

Recognizes and  can discuss own  core beliefs but is  unable to  recognize varying  philosophical  concepts and  perspectives.  Demonstrates  limited ability to  reasonably state  objections to, or  recognize  assumptions and  implications of  conflicting claims;  and /or cannot  also reasonably  state, or  reasonably argue  or defend  assumptions and  implications of  those principles  differing from  original core  beliefs.

16 to 20 points

Recognizes but is unable to adequately discuss own core beliefs and/or is unable to recognize varying philosophical concepts and perspectives. Demonstrates limited ability to reasonably state objections to, or recognize assumptions and implications of conflicting claims; and /or cannot also reasonably state, or reasonably argue or defend assumptions and implications of those principles differing from original core beliefs.

0 to 15 points

Is unable to adequately discuss own core beliefs and/or is unable to recognize varying concepts and perspectives. Demonstrates limited working knowledge of the subject matter to reasonably state objections to, or recognize assumptions and implications of conflicting claims; and /or cannot also reasonably state, or reasonably argue or defend assumptions and implications of those principles differing from original core beliefs.

Writing Mechanics

15 to 15 points

Meets the minimum word count. Writing

14 to 14 points

Meets the minimum word

12 to 13 points

Does not meet the minimum

8 to 11 points

Does not meet the minimum

0 to 7 points

Does not meet minimum word

 

 

is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Correct use of punctuation. No spelling errors.

count. Writing is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong. There may be 1-2 minor punctuation errors and/or spelling errors.

word count. Writing is mostly clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. There may be 3 or 4 minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.

word count. Writing lacks clarity and/or conciseness. Contains minor problems with sentence structure and some grammatical errors; s several minor errors in spelling and punctuation.

count. Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. Serious problems with sentence structure and grammar. Many major and/or minor errors in punctuation and spelling.

References and Citations

15 to 15 points

All resources included are cited within the assignment itself and on a Reference page at the end of the assignment. There are no errors in formatting.

14 to 14 points

All resources included are cited within the assignment itself and on a Reference page at the end of the assignment. One or two minor errors in formatting exist.

12 to 13 points

Most resources included are cited within the assignment itself and on a Reference page at the end of the assignment. Multiple minor or one or more major errors in formatting exist.

8 to 11 points

Few of resources are correctly cited within the assignment and/or on a Reference List in at the end of the assignment.

0 to 7 points

Assignment not submitted or contains plagiarized content.