Ethics

Ethics Paper Writing Rubric

Right versus right both options are good and correct but you cannot choose both.

Topic: ARMY Recruiters face pressures of Recruiting. While maintaining Army values.

1. GENERAL

· American Psychological Association (APA) is the standard format for the entire paper. • No less 2400 words written in active voice(not including the title page, reference page).

· Minimum of 3 Level One Headings (conclusion will not count as a level one heading.)

· Minimum of 6 diverse references must be used to support the paper.

2. TITLE PAGE

· Title of Paper (upper- and lower-case letters).

· Student Name.

· Course

· Class number.

· Instructors Name.

· Date.

3. CONTEXT

· The purpose of this paper is to expand the students’ understanding as it relates to ethical issues and dilemmas and their impact on the Profession of Arms and the Army.

4. BODY

· Select an ethical issue or ethical dilemma facing the Army (identify the type of ethical dilemma), identify the root cause of the issue or dilemma and discuss its impact on the force. Provide evidence to support selections.

· Develop a solution to the ethical issue or dilemma that addresses the root cause and describe how the solution was determined utilizing all 3 of the ethical lenses and supported with evidence.

5. REFERENCES

· In-text citations will be used

· List all references used (books, articles, specific documents).

· All references will be cited correctly in accordance with APA standards.

Far Exceeded Standard 22 Points

Exceeded Standard

18.7 Points

Met Standard 15 Points

Did Not Meet Standard 7 Points

Unsatisfactory 0 Pts

Assessment Areas

Identification and Organization

Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and reasoning of points. Masterfully employed transitions between ideas and paragraphs to create readability. Unity clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic. Strong introduction, body and conclusion; well organized, easy to follow.

Writing is coherent and logically organized. Effectively used transitions

between ideas and paragraphs to create readability. Overall unity of ideas is present. Introduction, body and conclusion are identifiable. Well organized, easy to follow, logical.

Writing is coherent and logically organized. Some points remain misplaced and stray from the topic. Adequately used transitions between ideas and paragraphs to create readability. Organization is logically and generally clear. Conclusions are present.

Writing lacks logical organization. It shows some coherence, but ideas lack unity. Transitions evident but not used throughout paper. Serious errors. Some organization but jumps around. Vague sections showing opening, middle, and conclusions.

Paper is disorganized; information is hard to follow.

Content

35 Points

29.75 Points

27 Points

13 Points

0 Points

Central idea is well developed and clarity of purpose is exhibited throughout the paper. Abundance of evidence of critical, careful thought and analysis and/or insight.

Evidence and examples are detailed and specific.

Central idea and clarity of purpose are generally evident throughout the paper. Evidence of critical, careful thought and analysis and/or insight.

Evidence and examples are specific to the subject matter.

The central idea is expressed, though it may be vague or too broad; some sense of purpose maintained throughout the paper. some sense of purpose maintained throughout the paper. Some evidence of critical, careful thought and analysis and/or insight. There are some examples and evidence within the paper, though general.

Central idea and clarity of purpose are absent or incompletely expressed and maintained. Little or no evidence of critical, careful thought or analysis and/or insight. There are too few, no examples and evidence or they are mostly irrelevant.

Central idea and clarity of purpose are absent. No evidence of critical, careful thought or analysis and/or insight.

No examples used.

Research

28 Points

23.8 Points

19 Points

9 Points

0 Points

Main points well developed with high quality and quantity support. Reveals high degree

of critical and creative thinking.

Main points well developed with quality supporting details and quantity support. Critical and creative thinking is weaved into points.

Main points are present with limited detail and development. Some critical and creative thinking is present.

Main points are present with limited detail and development. Some critical and creative thinking is present.

Does not demonstrate understanding of topic beyond a surface level. No evidence of critical and creative thinking.

Grammar and Mechanics

5 Points

4.25 Points

3 Points

1 Point

0 Points

Paper is free of spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, comma- splices, or run-on sentence errors.

Paper has one or two spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, comma-splices, or run-on sentence errors, reader can follow ideas clearly.

Paper has three to four spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, comma-splices, or run-on sentence errors; reader can progress through paper.

Paper has five or six spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, comma-splices, or run-on sentence errors; creates distraction.

Paper has seven or more spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors, passive voice, sentence fragments, commasplices, or run-on sentence errors making reading difficult.

Style

Vocabulary is sophisticated, used properly and appropriate for the subject. Sentences are clear and varied in pattern, from simple to complex. Writer's tone is clear, consistent, and appropriate for the subject.

Vocabulary is varied, specific, and appropriate for the subject. Sentence variety is used effectively. Writer's tone is clear, consistent, and appropriate for the subject.

Vocabulary is appropriate for the subject and used properly. Sentences are generally clear but may have awkward structure or unclear content. Writer's tone is generally appropriate to subject.

Vocabulary is elementary, not appropriate, or used improperly for the subject. Vocabulary is unsophisticated, not used properly in simple sentences. Inconsistent or inappropriate tone for the subject.

Writing style reflects a conversation not a formal paper. Sentence structure is poor. Vocabulary is not used properly in very simple sentences. Does not use

subject specific vocabulary.

Format

Meets all format and assignment requirements and evidences attention to detail; all

margins, spacing, and indentations are correct in accordance with assignment instructions.

Meets format and assignment requirements; one to two errors in margins, spacing, and indentations in accordance with assignment instructions.

Meets format and assignment requirements; three to four errors in margins, spacing, and indentations in accordance with assignment instructions.

Meets format and assignment requirements; five to six errors in margins, spacing, and indentations in accordance with assignment instructions.

Fails to follow format and assignment requirements; seven or more errors in margins, spacing, or indentation in accordance with assignment instructions.

Deductions: If your student meets one of the following, you must manually deduct the points from their score.

Deduct 21 points for 16- 24% quoted material or 31 points for more than 25% quoted material used in the assignment.

Deduct 10 points for not meeting word count of assignment (either over or below the required amount).

Deduct 10 points for every day the paper or submission is late for the first three days. Enter a zero for the paper or submission on day four.

If a student commits the same error throughout the paper, each instance is considered an error.

May deduct 25 points for second or subsequent instance of poor scholarship

Deduct 21 points for 16- 24% of Artificial Intelligence (AI) material used in the assignment.

Deduct 31 points for more than 25% AI material used in the assignment.

Deduct 10 points for not meeting word count of assignment (either over or below the required amount).

Deduct 5 points for each Milestone Submission which did not satisfactorily meet milestone requirements

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