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Moral Reasoning Paper Prompt : Use the cheating dilemma from the Grisez reading and what you have learned from the other assigned readings to compare utilitarian reasoning with Natural Law, Decalogue-based reasoning. Would utilitarian reasoning provide a different recommendation than the one Grisez gives? Explain your answer by writing a short paper that contains the following elements:

· Is between 500 and 700 words long.

· Has a clear, focused thesis or unifying message.

· Is well organized with smooth transitions from point to point.

· Makes excellent use of the assigned Week 2 Study Materials (ie. readings) and the terms Natural Law and/or Moral Law to help shed light on the main points of the paper.

· Cites properly from the course texts, Scripture references, or outside sources using either MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style.

· Demonstrates a polished writing style and is free from all spelling, grammar, and punctuations errors.

RUBRIC:

Short Paper Grading Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
Thesis or Organizing Principle	5 pts Exemplary The paper has a clear, focused thesis, purpose, or unifying message that matches the claims made throughout the paper. 4 pts Good The paper has a thesis, purpose, or unifying message that could be more clear. 3 pts Fair The paper suggests some semblance of an overarching message to unify the claims made throughout the paper, but it is not clearly stated. 2 pts Poor The paper fails to convey a unifying message to connect the claims made throughout the paper.	/ 5 pts
Organization, Development, Integration, and Support	25 pts Exemplary The paper is very well-organized and transitions smoothly from paragraph to paragraph and from idea to idea. Quotes, if used, are integrated well into the flow of the paper. 22 pts Good The paper is fairly well-organized and demonstrates some difficulty transitioning from paragraph to paragraph and from idea to idea. Quotes, if used, may not be well integrated into the flow of the paper. 19 pts Fair The paper lacks organization and does not transition well from paragraph to paragraph and from idea to idea. Quotes, if used, are not well integrated into the flow of the paper. 14 pts Poor The paper's structure and transitions are very poor. Quotes, if used, are not integrated into the flow of the paper.	/ 25 pts
Quality of Content and Use of Assigned Readings	25 pts Exemplary The paper responds well to the assignment instructions while demonstrating a keen understanding of the authors' positions presented in the assigned readings. 22 pts Good The paper responds well to the assignment instructions, but it could demonstrate a better understanding of the authors' positions presented in the assigned readings. 19 pts Fair The paper misses some important features included in the assignment instructions. The student struggles to demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of the authors' positions presented in the assigned readings. 14 pts Poor The paper does not follow the assignment instructions. The student does not demonstrate an understanding of the authors' positions presented in the assigned readings.	/ 25 pts
Mastery of Course Material	20 pts Exemplary The paper demonstrates an excellent grasp of the concepts presented in the course as they relate to the Decalogue. Terms are used correctly and with conceptual precision. Key points and insights are explained in a clear and articulate manner. 17 pts Good The paper demonstrates a fairly good grasp of the concepts presented in the course as they relate to the Decalogue. Terms are for the most part used correctly. Some insights or key points are made clear. 15 pts Fair The paper has difficulty demonstrating a good grasp of the concepts presented in the course. Terms are often not used correctly or are used in a way that is different from the assigned readings. 11 pts Poor The paper fails to demonstrate a grasp of the concepts presented in the course as they relate to the Decalogue. The essay uses terms in a way that is entirely different from the assigned readings.	/ 20 pts
Citations and Academic Style Formatting	10 pts Exemplary The paper correctly uses one of the three academic style and formatting conventions (Turabian, MLA, or APA) for all citations. The works cited, bibliography, or reference page matches the style chosen and is without error. 9 pts Good The paper uses one of the three academic style and formatting conventions (Turabian, MLA, or APA) for citations but may contain minor errors. The works cited, bibliography, or reference page matches the style chosen but may have minor errors. 7 pts Fair The paper resembles one of the three academic style and formatting conventions (Turabian, MLA, or APA), but citations contain errors or may be missing. The works cited, bibliography, or reference page does not match the style chosen, has significant errors, or is missing. 5 pts Poor The paper does not demonstrate a discernible system of documentation (Turabian, MLA, or APA). Quotes are used, but citations are missing.	/ 10 pts
Grammar, Punctuation, Style, and Mechaincs	15 pts Exemplary The paper demonstrates a polished writing style, excellent word choice, and is free from all grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. 12 pts Good The paper demonstrates an effective writing style but contains some grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors and/or instances of poor word choice. 9 pts Fair The paper’s style lacks overall effectiveness. There are a number of major grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors and/or many instances of poor word choice. 5 pts Poor The paper’s style is not at all effective, and the essay contains major grammatical, punctuation, spelling, or word choice errors.	/ 15 pts