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Written Assignment

Ethics Paper Grading

Rubric Code: UB25B2

By achatburn

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Subject: Philosophy

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Post Graduate

Criteria
	Needs Improvement (N/A)	Developing (N/A)	Meets Expectations (N/A)	Exceeds Expectations (N/A)
Content 10 pts The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.	Needs Improvement The content is not from credible sources or is not persuasive.	Developing The content leads the reader to some opinion, but he may need more material and persuasion to be convinced.	Meets Expectations The content covers a good deal of material quite accurately and persuasively. It covers material well.	Exceeds Expectations The content is exceptionally comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. It sparks new ideas.
Conclusion 10 pts Concludes with a summation of the theme.	Needs Improvement The paper does not contain a conclusion.	Developing Conclusion is not finished or does not restate the thesis.	Meets Expectations Conclusion is complete but is not original. Rehash of Introduction.	Exceeds Expectations Conclusion is complete and original. Adds to the field of bioethics.
Use of primary sources 5 pts All key elements of the assignments are covered. Analyzes at least 4 documents.	Needs Improvement Signifcant elements of the assignment are missing. Contains only 1 citation.	Developing Writer may not have fully understood the assignment and is missing some elements. Contains only 2 citations.	Meets Expectations Writer understands the assignment and generally covers all required elements. Contains 3 citations.	Exceeds Expectations Writer meets all elements of the assignment, exceeds requirements in certain key areas. Contains 4 or more relevant citations.
Organization 5 pts Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.	Needs Improvement The paper is lacking organization of ideas.	Developing The paper follows a rudimentary organizational pattern.	Meets Expectations The essay is clearly organized with a thesis, topic sentences, developed paragraphs, and a strong conclusion.	Exceeds Expectations The essay is exceptionally organized. Additionally, the organization lends itself well to the argument. An opposing view is explained, considered, and rebutted.
Grammar 3 pts Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct.	Needs Improvement Errors in this area of assessment lead to confusion of ideas.	Developing An occasional error in this area may cause the reader to a moment of confusion.	Meets Expectations There are very few errors in this area. Any mistakes are usually typos.	Exceeds Expectations The paper follows the major conventions of grammar and punctuation leading to a clear and understandable expression of ideas.

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