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520 Ethical Theory Paper 
Rubric Code: V2W89A5
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

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  Below average

9 pts

Average

11 pts

Above average

13 pts

Superior

15 pts

Introduction/conclusion

Below average

No thesis statement. Purpose of paper not explained.
Average

Student sets up thesis and goals in introduction. Student refers back to thesis statement.
Above average

Student sets up thesis and goals in introduction. Somewhat explains purpose of paper. Student refers back to thesis statement.
Superior

Student sets up thesis and goals in introduction. Clearly explains purpose of paper. Student refers back to thesis statement and makes strong final statement.
Content

Below average

--Responses unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for case study insufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Average

--Responses too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or poor for case study.
--Support for responses barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Above average

--Responses somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or questionable for case study.
--Support for responses sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Superior

--Responses interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper and appropriate for case study.
--Support for responses complex, complete, and in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Comprehension

Below average

--did not apply learned knowledge to case
--did not make connections between cases and law
Average

--minimally applied knowledge to case
--made some connections between cases and law
Above average

--above average application of knowledge to case
--made good connections between cases and law
Superior

--superior application of knowledge to case
--superior connections between cases and law
Grammar and Style

Below average

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Average

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
--Fewer than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Above average

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Superior

--Consistent and appropriate voice, use of third person.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Format/research

Below average

--no outside research
--did not follow format
Average

--minimal outside research
--somewhat followed format
Above average

--some outside research
--followed format with one error
Superior

--outside research that added to argument
--followed format
Ethical Theories

Below average

Section contains only 1-2 ethical theories or lacks depth.
Average

Section is missing several ethical theories or misuses several ethical theories.
Above average

Section is missing 1-2 ethical theories or misuses 1-2 ethical theories.
Superior

Displays a clear understanding of theory to include the ethical gap, utilitarianism, individual rights, ethical dilemma, the want versus need self, and other theories.
Ethical Issues

Below average

Numerous problems with a clear understanding of ethical issues to include incentives, regulation, discrimination, bad behavior and responsibilities. Examples include the Big Short, IBM in Germany, Wells Fargo, baseball steroid scandal, Enron and the Pinto cases.
Average

Several problems with a clear understanding of ethical issues to include incentives, regulation, discrimination, bad behavior and responsibilities. Examples include the Big Short, IBM in Germany, Wells Fargo, baseball steroid scandal, Enron and the Pinto cases.
Above average

1-2 problems with a clear understanding of ethical issues to include incentives, regulation, discrimination, bad behavior and responsibilities. Examples include the Big Short, IBM in Germany, Wells Fargo, baseball steroid scandal, Enron and the Pinto cases.
Superior

Displays a clear understanding of ethical issues to include incentives, regulation, discrimination, bad behavior and responsibilities. Examples include the Big Short, IBM in Germany, Wells Fargo, baseball steroid scandal, Enron and the Pinto cases.
Personal Ethical Solutions

Below average

Numerous problems exist with describing how you personally as a future leader can and will combat unethical behavior. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory from class materials or research.
Average

Several problems exist with describing how you personally as a future leader can and will combat unethical behavior. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory from class materials or research.
Above average

1-2 problems exist with describing how you personally as a future leader can and will combat unethical behavior. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory from class materials or research.
Superior

Fully describes how you personally as a future leader can and will combat unethical behavior. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory from class materials or research.
Organizational Ethical Solutions

Below average

Numerous problems with describing how organizations can combat unethical behavior in organizations. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory from class materials or research.
Average

Several problems with describing how organizations can combat unethical behavior in organizations. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory from class materials or research.
Above average

1-2 problems with describing how organizations can combat unethical behavior in organizations. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory from class materials or research.
Superior

Fully describes how organizations can combat unethical behavior in organizations. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory from class materials or research.
Regulatory/Governmental Solutions

Below average

Numerous issues with describing how governments and regulatory organizations can combat unethical behavior. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory and past failures from class materials or research.
Average

Several issues with describing how governments and regulatory organizations can combat unethical behavior. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory and past failures from class materials or research.
Above average

1-2 issues with describing how governments and regulatory organizations can combat unethical behavior. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory and past failures from class materials or research.
Superior

Fully describe how governments and regulatory organizations can combat unethical behavior. The solution is backed by supported ethical theory and past failures from class materials or research.



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