Ethical Principles and Theories

Content and Organization  7.0 points possible

Points Earned:

Comments:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

Create a descriptive chart, outline, or graphic organizer of the critical attributes of the theory or set of principles for the ethical theory assigned by your instructor in Week 1.

The assignment must include, but is not limited to, the following attributes:

· Author and year(s) of development or publication

· Description of the theory, including any alternate titles

· Essential vocabulary in the theory

· Potential applications of the theory

· A plus–minus set of observations about the theory

· A description of a real scenario of this theory in action

Prepare to share your findings with the class to compare and contrast these theories.

Format your chart, outline, or organizer consistent with APA guidelines (as appropriate).

 7 points:

· All key elements are covered in a substantive way and meets word count

· Major points are stated clearly, supported by specific details, examples, or analysis, and logically organized

· The content is comprehensive, accurate and/or persuasive

· The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed towards the appropriate audience

· The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

· Introduction provides sufficient background on topic and previews major points

· Conclusion is logical, flows from body of paper, and reviews major points.

5 points

· All key elements are covered in a substantive way and meets word count

· Major points are state and supported by details; some details are missing

· Introduction provides sufficient background on topic and previews major points

· Conclusion is logical and reviews major points.

3 points

· Some key elements are covered in a substantive way

· Does not meet word count

· Major points are stated

· Introduction does not provide sufficient background on the topic and previews the major topics

· Conclusion reviews major points

1 point

· Some key elements are covered in substantive way

· Does not meet word count

· Major points are stated; details are missing

· Introduction is very weak

· Conclusion is missing

Readability and Style   1.5 points possible

Points Earned

Comments: 

  1.5 points

· Paper is easy to read and flows well

· Paragraph transitions are present and logical

· Tone is appropriate to content and assignment

· Sentences are complete, clear and concise

· Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong varied sentences

· Sentence transitions are present and maintain flow of thought

1 point

· Paper is easy to read and flows well

· Paragraph transitions are present

· Minor issues with sentence structure

· Sentence transitions are present

.5 point

· Paper seems disjointed and does not flow well

· Paragraph transitions are missing

· Major issues with sentence structure

· Few or no sentence transitions

Mechanics  1.5 points possible

Points Earned

Comments: 

  1.5 points

· Paper includes APA formatted Title Page, 12 point Times New Roman or Arial Font, and is double spaced

· APA guidelines are followed for internal citations and reference page

· Reference page follows APA guidelines correctly

· The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed

· Spelling is correct

1.0 point

· Title page incorrectly formatted per APA guidelines

· 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font is not used

· Minor issues with APA citations within the body of the paper

· Minor issues with APA on Reference page

· Minor spelling errors

.5 point

· Title page is missing

· 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font is not used

· Paper includes numerous grammar, punctuation or spelling errors

· APA internal citations and Reference page missing

Points Possible 10

Points earned: