University of Mary Bioethics Scholarship Application Essay Scoring Rubric Writer’s Name __________________________ Assessor ____________________________Date ___________________ Criteria to be Outstanding (4) Proficient (3) Partially Proficient Developing (1) Assessed (2) Writing successfully Writing presents a Writing presents a Writing presents a 1. Ideas presents a relevant, relevant current issue relevant current issue or current issue or trend (Category current issue in Bioethics or trend in Bioethics trend in Bioethics and in Bioethics but does weighted X 2) and provides strong and provides provides some not provide adequate supporting points on the supporting points on supporting points on the supporting points on issues surrounding it to the issues surrounding issues surrounding it to the issues surrounding illustrate deep it to illustrate illustrate partial it. Understanding of understanding on the understanding on the understanding of the the impact is not impact. impact. impact; commentary is evident and sometimes obvious or commentary is simplistic. obvious, simplistic, or missing. X2 X2 X2 X2 Writing follows an Writing has a logical Organization is rough Writing is often 2. Organization organizational structure flow of ideas. but workable. It aimless and that complements the sometimes gets off topic. disorganized. ideas. Essay has a compelling and logical flow of ideas. Effective variation in Good variety in Many similar patterns Most sentences are 3. Sentence sentence patterns. length and structure. and beginnings; some awkward and choppy. Fluency (3 points) Smooth flow and Most sentences flow choppiness and awkward rhythm. smoothly. constructions. (3) (2) (1) (0) Paragraphs have focused Paragraphs have Paragraphs have topic Paragraphs lack topic 4. Paragraph and poignant topic focused topic sentences that need to be sentences and Structure sentences. Each sentences but some more focused and many transitions. paragraph flows logically transitions are rough transitions. from the one before and obvious. into the one after. 5. Voice Writing reveals authentic voice and distinct view of Bioethics, leaving the reader to want to know more about the issue or trend. Essay is engaging. Writing reveals some authenticity and distinctiveness. Essay is sincere and interesting. Writing is somewhat bland. Voice may be inappropriate or nonexistent at times. Writing seems mechanical. Writing is lifeless. No hint of the writer or the writer’s sincerity about the importance of the topic. 6. Word Choice Writing uses words that are striking and fresh but natural, varied, and vivid. Writing makes some quality but also some routine or ordinary word choices. Writing uses a limited range of words. Some words may be confusing or inappropriate. 7. Grammar Usage and Sentence Fluency Writing uses proper grammar 100% of the time. Sentences flow well and vary in construction and length. Writing has a few grammar problems. Sentences flow well but do not vary much. 8. Spelling and Punctuation Writing uses correct punctuation and spelling 100% of the time. Writing has a few errors, but generally uses correct conventions. Writing uses words that are dull or uninspired. Words may be correct but mundane. There is no attempt at deliberate choice. Writing has enough grammar errors to distract a reader. Some sentences do not flow well and/or are not varied at all. Writing has enough errors in the essay to distract a reader. Total Score /35 Writing has numerous grammar mistakes and poor sentence construction that make the paper hard to read. Writing has numerous errors that make the paper hard to read. MS in Bioethics Scholarship 2 - $1500 Scholarships Date application available: January 1, 2016 Date application due: February 1, 2016 Date scholarship announced: Feb. 29, 2016 Dates scholarship funds disbursed (three installments): - $500 in Summer 2016 $500 in Fall 2016 $500 in Spring 2017 Qualifications: 1. Accepted into the MS in Bioethics Program 2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better 3. Completed application and scholarship essay (rubric attached) 4. Explain your need for financial assistance Essay Write an essay on a current issue in bioethics which includes answering the following: · varying perspectives of why it is an issue · the impact this issue has on modern day society · the type of impact this issue could have on the future Use APA format and include title and reference pages. The essay should be at least two but no more than 3 pages in 12 point font with 1 inch margins.