iRubric: Environmental Memo rubric

Problem only marginally difficult ethically.

Problem has serious ethical issues.

Problem has serious ethical issues that have ramifications for the company and it's overall values. The moral issue is clearly identified

Problem stated, but lacks statement about why this is an ethical issue for the company.

Problem statement includes information as to why the problem poses an ethical issue for the company.

Problem statement presents an unambiguous argument about the company's clear moral and ethical interest in the issue.

Memo provides only limited courses of action

memo includes several alternative courses of action.

Memo provides several well-considered, positive, alternatives along with the probable supporters, stakeholders in each alternatives.

Alternatives not considered or reasons for rejection not stated.

Memo states the reasons that alternative course of action have been rejected

Memo includes thoughtful and carefully considered reasons that alternative courses of action have been rejected.

Company values stated vaguely or incompletely.

Company values listed.

Company values articulated with clarity and conviction, with reference to various stakeholders.

Ethical models not mentioned or not used correctly.

Ethical models used correctly.

Ethical models identified, correctly, with the different reasons and values supporting the alternative courses of action.

Arguments and values statements too unclear to be persuasive.

Arguments generally sound and logical.

Arguments and value statements laid out thoughtfully, accurately and respectfully, resulting in a strong, persuasive case for the course of action.