Ethics Research Paper

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Ethics Research Paper Rubric
Student Name: ____________________________________________
Topic: ___________________________________________________
SCORE:
	Organization / Structure:
	A.	5 – Strong intro of topic’s key questions, terms.
		3 – Conveys topic and key questions.
		2 – Conveys topic, but not key questions.
		1 – Does not adequately convey topic.
	B.	5 – Evident, understandable, appropriate for paper. Excellent transitions from point to point. Paragraphs support solid topic sentences.
		4 – Generally clear and appropriate, though may wander occasionally. May have a few unclear transitions, or a few paragraphs without strong topic sentences.
		3 – Generally unclear, often wanders or jumps around. Few or weak transitions, many paragraphs without topic sentences.
		2 – Unclear, often because paper is weak or non-existent. Transitions confusing and unclear. Few topic sentences.
		1 – Shows minimal lack of effort or comprehension of the assignment.
	Content:
	A.	10 – Paper completely answers assignment question.
		7 – Paper somewhat answers assignment question; some information is missing.
		5 – Too much information distracts the focus of the paper.
		0   – Paper does not answer assignment question.
	B.	10 – Examples in Paper are ample support for thesis.
		5 – Examples in Paper are not enough support for thesis.
		0 – Examples in Paper do not support thesis at all.
	C.	10 – Examples are specific and concrete.
		5 – Examples are nonspecific and/or abstract.
		0 – Examples are vague or distracting.
	D.	5 – Resources in Paper are adequate, timely and relevant.
		0 – Resources in Paper are not adequate, timely and relevant.
	E.	10 – Interest level of Paper is superior.
		7 – Interest level of Paper is above average.
		5 – Interest level of Paper is average.
		0 – Interest level of Paper is below average.
	F.	5 – Introduction and conclusion are interesting and balanced.
		3 – Introduction or conclusion is dull, or one is stronger than the other.
		0 – Both introduction and conclusion are dull or are both weak.
	G.	5 – Paper has minimum 6 Works Cited.
		0 – Paper does NOT have minimum 6 Works Cited.
	Logic and argumentation:
	A.	5 – All ideas in the paper flow logically; the argument is identifiable, reasonable, and sound.
		4 – Argument is clear, usually flows logically and makes sense.
		3 – Logic may often fail, or argument may often be unclear.
		2 – Ideas do not flow at all, usually because there is no argument to support.
		0 – Shows obviously minimal lack of effort or comprehension of the assignment.
	Style and Mechanics:
	A.	5 – Clarity of sentences and paragraphs.
		3 – Has some clarity of sentences and paragraphs.
		0 – No clarity of sentences and paragraphs.
	B.	5 – Paper consistently uses proper punctuation and grammar.
		0 – Paper contains 4 or more errors in punctuation and grammar.
	C.	5 – Paper exhibits correct spelling.
		0 – Four or more words are misspelled.
	D.	5 – Paper is written in appropriate point of view.
		0 – Point of view is inappropriate for Paper.
	E.	5 – Organization and coherence of ideas.
		0 – No organization and coherence of ideas.
	F.	5 – Instructions for formatting were followed.
		0 – Instructions for formatting were not followed.
TOTAL: ______/ 100 Possible

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