Week 1 Assignment: Paper – Ethical Memoir
- Due Jan 12 by 11:59pm
- Points 50
- Submitting a file upload
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 1, 5, 12 (section: “Introduction”; “The Classical Period”; and Appendix – “Writing about Moral Issues”)
- Lesson
Instructions
Using the ethical memoir from your introductory discussion, compose a paper that describes the moral-ethical dilemma that you encountered and what the outcome of that dilemma was in more detail. This assignment is a revised and extended version of the introductory discussion. Address the following questions:
- Did you solve the dilemma? If so, how? If not, what were the repercussions or consequences?
- What would you do differently if faced with the same problem today?
- What is the importance of good ethics?
- Why should we be concerned about our actions?
Remember, the dilemma should be detailed with description and dialogue. Regard the questions as prompts, not an ordering of your responses. This is not a Q&A essay, but rather a graceful reflection regarding a difficult ethical dilemma you faced.
Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page
Grading
This activity will be graded based on Ethical Memoire Grading Rubric.
Weekly Objectives (WO)
WO1.1, 1.2, 7.2
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Ethical Memoire Grading Rubric – 50 ptsEthical Memoire Grading Rubric – 50 ptsCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength5.0 ptsOutstandingMeets length requirement0.0 ptsNo Effort5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent5.0 ptsOutstandingAddresses all aspects of the assignment.4.25 ptsAbove AverageAddresses most aspects of the assignment.3.75 ptsAverageAddresses some aspects of the assignment.3.0 ptsBelow AverageAddresses few aspects of the assignment.0.0 ptsNo Effort5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis20.0 ptsOutstandingThroughout the whole work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings.17.0 ptsAbove AverageThroughout most of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings.15.0 ptsAverageThroughout some of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings.12.0 ptsBelow AverageThroughout little of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings.0.0 ptsNo Effort20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization10.0 ptsOutstandingIdeas are logically organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, that come together in complete concepts.8.5 ptsAbove AverageIdeas are well organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, with complete concepts.7.5 ptsAverageOrganization and concepts need some restructuring.6.0 ptsBelow AverageOrganization and concepts are difficult to follow and incomplete.0.0 ptsNo Effort10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting5.0 ptsOutstandingThroughout the whole work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety.4.25 ptsAbove AverageThroughout most of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety.3.75 ptsAverageThroughout some of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety.3.0 ptsBelow AverageThroughout little of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety.0.0 ptsNo Effort5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting5.0 ptsOutstandingThroughout the whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper).4.25 ptsAbove AverageThroughout most of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper).3.75 ptsAverageThroughout some of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper).3.0 ptsBelow AverageThroughout little of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper).0.0 ptsNo Effo
