iRubric: PO Ethical Dilemma Discussion rubric

Written clearly and in complete, grammatical sentences.

Scenario describes a dilemma in which a probation officer must exercise discretion on the job.

Scenario is one in which there is no clear right answer

Provides sufficient facts to enable reader to identify the dilemma, choose a course of action, and explain it.

Written clearly in complete sentences with some grammatical errors.

Scenario describes a dilemma in which a probation officer must exercise discretion on the job.

Scenario describes a dilemma in which one course of action appears to be the better solution

Provides some facts from which reader can identify a dilemma, choose a course of action, and explain it

Not written in complete sentences and numerous grammatical errors, but comprehensible.

Scenario describes a dilemma in which a probation officer must exercise discretion on the job.

Scenario describes a dilemma in which one course of action clearly stands out as better

Provides a few facts that enable reader to identify a dilemma, choose a course of action, and explain it

Not written in complete sentences, numerous grammatical errors, and difficult to comprehend.

Scenario does not involve a probation officer's exercise of discretion on the job.

Scenario describes a dilemma in which only one course of action is ethical

Fails to provides a facts that enable reader to identify a dilemma, choose a course of action, and explain it

Written clearly and in complete, grammatical sentences.

Clearly identifies the ethical dilemma in the scenario and why it poses a dilemma.

Clearly identifies and explains chosen course of action, includes a discussion of values and of the APPA Code of Ethics

Clearly discusses whether and how your classmates' response(s) changed your thinking.

Written clearly in complete sentences with some grammatical errors.

Identifies the ethical dilemma in the scenario and some of why it poses a dilemma

Identifies and explains chosen course of action, including a discussion of values or of the APPA Code of Ethics

Discusses whether and how your classmates' response(s) changed your thinking.

Not written in complete sentences and numerous grammatical errors, but comprehensible.

Does not fully identify the ethical dilemma in the scenario or the reasons it poses a dilemma

Identifies chosen course of action with little explanation. Explanation does not include a discussion of values or of the APPA Code of Ethics.

Discusses but fails to explain whether and your classmates' response(s) changed your thinking.

Not written in complete sentences, numerous grammatical errors, and difficult to comprehend.

Fails to identify the ethical dilemma in the scenario or does not explain why it poses a dilemma
Identifies chosen course of action with little explanation.

Fails to identify a chosen course of action or provides no explanation.

Fails to discuss or explain whether and your classmates' response(s) changed your thinking.