SOC120.W5A1.01.2020

Description:


Total Possible Score: 25.00

Includes an Introduction and Thesis Statement

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Includes a comprehensive introduction and a clear thesis statement that effectively reflects the argument of the paper and links the chosen ethical theories and perspective to the chosen social issue.

Proficient - Includes an introduction and a thesis statement that reflects the argument of the paper and links the chosen ethical theories and perspective to the chosen social issue. The introduction or thesis statement is slightly underdeveloped. 

Basic - Includes a partial introduction and a limited thesis statement that reflects the argument of the paper and links the chosen ethical theories and perspective to the chosen social issue. The introduction and/or thesis statement are underdeveloped. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to include an introduction and a thesis statement; however, the thesis does not reflect the argument of the paper and does not link the chosen ethical theories and perspective to the chosen social issue. The introduction and thesis statement are significantly underdeveloped. 

Non-Performance - The introduction and thesis statement are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains How the Ethical Theories and Perspective Would Address the Chosen Social Issue

Total: 8.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains how the ethical theories and perspective would address the chosen social issue and fully considers all questions. Effectively applies course concepts and vocabulary to support the explanation. 

Proficient - Explains how the ethical theories and perspective would address the chosen social issue and addresses all questions. Applies course concepts and vocabulary to support the explanation, but minor details are missing. 

Basic - Partially explains how the ethical theories and perspective would address the chosen social issue and somewhat addresses all questions. Applies course concepts and vocabulary to support the explanation, and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the ethical theories and perspective would address the chosen social issue; however, does not address all questions and course concepts and vocabulary are not applied to support the explanation. Significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the ethical theories and perspective would address the social issue is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Organization

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - All arguments are strongly supported with specific and relevant details and/or examples and overall the paper is logically organized. 

Proficient - Arguments are supported with specific details and/or examples and the paper is logically organized. Minor details are slightly irrelevant or missing. 

Basic - Some arguments are supported with details and/or examples, and the paper is limited in organization. Some details are irrelevant and/or missing. 

Below Expectations - Arguments are not supported with details and/or examples, and the paper severely lacks organization. Many details are irrelevant and missing. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Incorporates Draft Feedback in the Development of the Final Paper

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Effectively uses the draft feedback in the development of the Final Paper.

Proficient - Adequately uses the draft feedback in the development of the Final Paper.

Basic - Uses some draft feedback in the development of the Final Paper.

Below Expectations - Uses minimal draft feedback in the development of the Final Paper.

Non-Performance - The incorporation of draft feedback in the development of the Final Paper is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Applied Ethics: Application of Ethical Perspectives/Concepts

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Independently applies ethical viewpoints to an ethical question correctly and considers the full ramifications of the application.

Proficient - Independently applies ethical viewpoints to an ethical question correctly, but does not consider the specific ramifications of the application.

Basic - Applies ethical viewpoints to an ethical question with support, but is unable to apply ethical perspectives/concepts independently.

Below Expectations - Inaccurately constructs ethical viewpoints to an ethical question.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Applied Ethics: Understanding Different Ethical Perspectives/Concepts

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - States and describes the theory and accurately explains the details of the theory used.

Proficient - States and describes the theory and explain the details of the theory, but with some inaccuracies.

Basic - States and describes the major theory used.

Below Expectations - Only states the major theory used.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Critical Thinking: Evidence

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. 

Below Expectations - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.