Research Paper: Action Plan

Element

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Met

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Identifies the ethical standards of the organization

- 5 points

The related standards for the organization are unclear, vague, or not identified

identified the related standards for the organization

Clearly and specifically identified the related standards for the organization. Includes source and reference for the standards.

Identifies an ethical area in need of attention based on the related ethical standards or code of professional behavior

- 5 points

Ethical area in need of attention is not clearly identified or not specified. 

Ethical area in need of attention is identified. Rationale is vague. 

Specifies the ethical area in need of attention and provides a supporting rationale for its selection.

Proposes at least two goals for the proposed plan of action

- 5 points

One or no goals are specifically proposed.

Two or more goals are specifically proposed.

Two or more goals are specifically proposed. Goals are feasible as part of an action plan.

Describes the plan of action based on the identified goals and includes methods for implementation

- 10 points

The plan of action is unrelated or not specified.

The plan of action is based on the identified goals and included methods for implementation. Some details are included on how to determine outcomes.

The plan of action is clearly based on the identified goals. It includes methods for implementation. Assessment outcomes based on goals is clearly included

References are included to support plan and as a resource

-  5 points

There were fewer than two or no references 3 to support ongoing learning about ethics

Three references are included to support ongoing learning about ethics

More than 3 references are included to support ongoing learning about ethics

APA format 

- 5 points

Paper does not adhere   or partially follows the (FSE) Written Assignment Format, the Publication   Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed

Paper adheres to the   (FSE) Written Assignment Format, the Publication Manual of the American   Psychological Association (6th ed). 

Paper clearly adheres   to the (FSE) Written Assignment Format, the Publication Manual of the   American Psychological Association (6th ed

Total: 35 points