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Future Tech: Science/Ethics research Paper

Choosing a tech from the list discussed in class or with approval. Research the current state of this technology and its possible future. Using current research the student will establish at least 3 Ethical implications of the technology either as it currently exists and/or in a future. The student will integrate the Bible into these issues with support. Students will suggest guidelines to help Christians deal with this technology better as well as rules for society as the technology advance.

Rubric Code: FX5A4A8

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Poor 2 pts	Below Average 4 pts	Average 6 pts	Exceptional 8 pts	Category weight (N/A)
Content & Development Describe your technology in its current condition.	Poor - Content is incomplete or inadequate research preformed to evaluate the current condition.	Below Average - Content is not comprehensive There is some evidence of scholarly research, but it is not thorough. t with regard to purpose	Average - Content is accurate. - Major points are stated.Research is somewhat evident, - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Exceptional Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.<BR> - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.<BR> - Scholoarly research is clearly evident	Category weight 2x
Organization & Structure Keep the paper flowing. Keep focused but stay on topic.	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message.<BR> - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Below Average - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement.<BR> Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Average - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.<BR> - Paragraph transitions are present.<BR> - Conclusion is logical.	Exceptional -Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.<BR> Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.<BR> Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.	Category weight
Future Condition Project where the technology is heading.	Poor - Paper lacks either references to future of technology or any bases for future expectations.	Below Average - Paper includes future possibilities research implies, but does not clearly state reason for expectations.	Average - Paper includes future possibilities research state reason for expectations.	Exceptional - Paper includes future possibilities, research clearly state reason for expectations as well as giving evidence of the potential growth.	Category weight
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Check and double check. Look for easy errors. Have someone else proof read your paper.	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.<BR> - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Below Average - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.<BR> - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Average - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors.<BR> Spelling is correct.	Exceptional - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.<BR> - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.	Category weight
Ethical Issues There MUST be 3 separate issues discussed including pros and cons for each issue.	Poor Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are unclear, absent or flawed logic may be present.	Below Average Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are unclear and not thoroughly expressed.<BR>	Average Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are expressed clearly in most cases but are not expressed thoroughly.	Exceptional Concepts, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions are clearly and thoroughly expressed.	Category weight 2x
Biblical Implication Discuss how these ethical issues are impacted by the Bible. Or how the Bible gives us direction to make decisions for this situation.	Poor Topic not discussed. No true Biblical implications given. No references cited.	Below Average No implications given or discussed. Discussion irrevelant to topic. Only 1 reference cited.	Average Few implications discussed. 2 citations given but not discussed throughly.	Exceptional Paper reads smoothly<BR> has correct number of citations. Discussion relevant and discussed throughly.	Category weight 2x
Guidlines and rules Student will give a list of suggested guidelines for Christians to better handle or understand the technology as well as Rules for society. If they are the same then explain why.	Poor No Guidelines or rules were given.	Below Average Either Christian guidlines or rules for society were given, but not both without an explanation or why.	Average Rules and guidelines were given, but they were not thorough and complete or the explanation of why there are not both was not clear	Exceptional Rules and guidelines were given, they were thorough and complete and/or the explanation of why there are not both was clear	Category weight

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