Case Study: An Ethics Scenario Paper

Content and Organization  10 points possible

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Comments:

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

Consider an ethical dilemma that has surfaced in your classroom, school, or alternative educational environment regarding cultural diversity, social media, or students with disabilities.

Interview an administrator/director most familiar with the scenario to help understand the full details of the event. Be cognizant of personal or personnel issues and fully respect confidentiality in your setting.

Provide a detailed, 700- to 1,000-word description of the scenario and share the following details:

· What key elements created this dilemma?

· Was there an opportunity to avoid this dilemma?

· Were there violations of policies or norms in this event?

· What ethics theories seem to most apply here?

· Describe the resolution (or lack of).

· What might be different next time? What was learned? Who learned?

Prepare to share your findings with the class, as a facilitated discussion. Prepare a handout or visual to share in class.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines and use at least three sources in your research.

 10 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.

5.0 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.

2.5 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

1.5 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   2.5 points possible

Points Earned

Comments: 

 2.5 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

1.25 point

· Paper is easy to read and flows well

· Paragraph transitions are present

· Minor issues with sentence structure

· Sentence transitions are present

.65 point

· Paper seems disjointed and does not flow well

· Paragraph transitions are missing

· Major issues with sentence structure

Few or no sentence transitions

Mechanics  2.5 points possible

Points Earned

Comments: 

  2.5 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

1.25 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

.65 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 15

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