Ethical Case Study Presentation
Scoring Standard
5/10 = Excellent; criterion is fully addressed
4/8 = Satisfactory; criterion is met but minor errors or omissions exist
2/4 = Needs Improvement; criterion is attempted but major errors or omissions exist
0 = Unacceptable or not found
Scoring Guide
Criteria
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Ratings
Background
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
Values
4
2
4
2
Background
You describe ethical dilemmas using a neutral tone.
5
0
You summarize the history of ethical issues.
5
0
You identify facts and evidence relevant to ethical issues.
5
0
You define terms that are unclear or contested.
5
0
You identify questions that are relevant to ethical issues.
5
0
You ask "what if" questions about ethical issues.
5
0
Values
You identify values associated with issues.
5
0
You describe conflicting values underlying an ethical
5
0
issue.
Ethical Theories Applied to Case
Ethical Theories Applied to Case
You explain ethical issues from more than one ethical
10
8
5
0
perspective.
You apply terminology appropriate to ethical theories.
10
8
5
0
You identify potential consequences of alternative courses
10
8
5
0
of action or perspectives.
Critical Thinking Applied to Ethics Case
Critical Thinking Applied to Ethics
Case
You make generalizations that are specific, clear, and
5
4
2
0
representative of the dilemma.
You make comparisons to cases that are relevant and
5
4
2
0
true to the dilemma.
You infer cause from correlation that are accurate and
5
4
2
0
supported by evidence.
You describe conflicting values underlying an ethical
5
4
2
0
issue.
You use neutral, descriptive language, avoiding "loaded
5
4
2
0
language."
You select sources of information that are valid, reliable,
5
4
2
0
and objective.
You describe the perspectives of others using unbiased
5
4
2
0
language.
23. Personal Analysis
24. You describe your personal assumptions relevant to
ethical issues.
25. You identify your own prejudice pertaining to selected
ethical issues.
26. You provide a rationale based on ethical theories for your
conclusions.
27. You explain how your socialization has influenced your
ethical stance.
28. You analyze your growth/change pertaining to your own
prejudice about ethical issues.
29. Core Abilities
30. You document sources of information using APA citation
style.
31. You adhere to formatting requirements.
32. You produce products (written work) that meet standards
of neatness and quality.
33. You synthesize information from a variety of sources
34. You provide valid, relevant evidence to support your
conclusions.
35. You draw logical conclusions from evidence.
36. You differentiate among facts, inferences, and
judgements
37. You apply critical thinking standards: clarity, accuracy,
precision, relevance, depth, logic, significance, and
validity.
38. You avoid the use of absolutes (all, always, everyone, no
one, totally, all of the time, etc.).
39. You apply standard rules of language structure including
grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
40. You provide details to aid in understanding your ideas and
information.
41. You organize information.
42. You meet deadlines.
43. Total Points Possible
44. Total Points Earned
Personal Analysis
5
4
2
0
5
4
2
0
5
4
2
0
5
4
2
0
5
4
2
0
5
Core Abilities
4
2
0
5
5
4
4
2
2
0
0
5
5
4
4
2
2
0
0
5
5
4
4
2
2
0
0
5
4
2
0
5
4
2
0
5
4
2
0
5
4
2
0
5
4
2
10
0
200
0
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