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Overall Comments

Different views on animal research are outlined in this paper. There is no clear comparison of any moral theories. The concept of animal rights is mentioned but not analyzed in detail. The paper meets the length requirement. 

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Articulate how bioethics relates to personal or professional (or both) life.

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not selectedNON-PERFORMANCEDoes not describe issues that have an impact on personal or professional (or both) life.

selectedBASICDescribes bioethical issues that have an impact on personal or professional (or both) life.

not selectedPROFICIENTArticulates how bioethical issues relate to personal or professional (or both) life.

not selectedDISTINGUISHEDRelates bioethical issues to personal or professional (or both) experiences using examples or scholarly references (or both).

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A basic description is indicated with regard to how bioethics relates to personal or professional life. This point is not deliberately addressed.

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Explain how outcomes of ethical analysis may differ depending upon the ethical approach.

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not selectedNON-PERFORMANCEDoes not list outcomes of ethical analysis resulting from different ethical approaches.

selectedBASICLists outcomes of ethical analysis resulting from different ethical approaches.

not selectedPROFICIENTExplains how outcomes of ethical analysis may differ depending upon the ethical approach.

not selectedDISTINGUISHEDExplains how outcomes of ethical analysis may differ depending upon the ethical approach, supported by examples or scholarly references (or both).

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Different outcomes regarding animal research are suggested. Different approaches or theories of ethics (e.g., deontology, virtue ethics, utilitarianism) are not clearly addressed.

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Explain contrasting interpretations of bioethical issues from diverse perspectives.

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not selectedNON-PERFORMANCEDoes not outline contrasting interpretations that result from diverse perspectives on bioethical issues.

not selectedBASICOutlines contrasting interpretations that result from diverse perspectives on bioethical issues.

selectedPROFICIENTExplains contrasting interpretations of bioethical issues from diverse perspectives.

not selectedDISTINGUISHEDIllustrates reasons for contrasting interpretations arising from diverse perspectives on bioethical issues.

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Different views on animal research are outlined but not described or illustrated in philosophically-relevant detail.

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Explain the strengths and weaknesses of different ethical theories in a particular setting.

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selectedNON-PERFORMANCEDoes not compare ethical theories.

not selectedBASICCompares ethical theories.

not selectedPROFICIENTExplains the strengths and weaknesses of different ethical theories in a particular setting.

not selectedDISTINGUISHEDExplains the strengths and weaknesses of different ethical theories in a particular setting, supported by scholarly references.

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There is no clear comparison of any moral theories.

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Address strengths and weaknesses of opposing viewpoints in an argument.

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not selectedNON-PERFORMANCEDoes not note existence of strengths or weaknesses of opposing viewpoints in an argument.

not selectedBASICNotes existence of strengths or weaknesses of opposing viewpoints in an argument.

selectedPROFICIENTAddresses strengths and weaknesses of opposing viewpoints in an argument.

not selectedDISTINGUISHEDTies strengths and weaknesses of opposing viewpoints to the focus of the ethical theory applied.

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Some strengths and weaknesses are addressed concerning different positions on medical research on animals. The idea of animal rights is mentioned. This idea is not discussed in detail. There is no distinction made between legal rights and moral rights. There is no clear argument for or against the claim that animals have moral rights.

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Construct a logical, organized, written argument with few mechanical errors.

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not selectedNON-PERFORMANCEDoes not outline a logical argument or mechanical and organizational errors inhibit comprehension.

not selectedBASICOutlines an argument with significant mechanical errors.

selectedPROFICIENTConstructs a logical, organized, written argument with few mechanical errors.

not selectedDISTINGUISHEDConstructs an argument with exemplary mechanics and expression.

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A basic argument about the moral permissibility for research on animals is constructed. A clear, step-by-step argument is not provided. A clear argument is not present regarding the claim that animal have moral rights.

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Cite evidence from appropriate resources using APA format.

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not selectedNON-PERFORMANCEDoes not use or cite appropriate scholarly sources.

not selectedBASICCites evidence from insufficient resources or fails to use appropriate format.

not selectedPROFICIENTCites evidence from appropriate resources using APA format.

selectedDISTINGUISHEDCites evidence from appropriate resources using APA format and evaluates the quality of the resources.