BUSS509 (Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability)
Assessment 1 (Ethical Analysis) Marking Rubric
Criteria EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY
Clearly explain the ethical dimensions of a controversial social issue The issue and its ethical dimensions are accurately and comprehensively described, drawing on credible and highly relevant research. The issue and its ethical dimensions are clearly described, drawing on some good research. The issue and its ethical dimensions are adequately described, drawing on reasonable research. The issue and its ethical dimensions are not well explained and/or the explanation is not based on adequate research.
Fully and clearly explain ONE of the
ethical standards discussed in class The ethical standard is accurately and comprehensively explained. It is clear how one would go about applying this standard. The ethical standard is clearly explained. It is clear how one would go about applying this standard. The ethical standard is adequately explained. It is possible to infer how one might go about applying this standard. The ethical standard is not adequately explained and/or it is not clear how one would go about applying it.
Logically apply the chosen ethical standard to the chosen social issue The ethical standard is accurately and insightfully applied to the issue. The ethical standard is logically and clearly applied to the issue. The ethical standard is adequately applied to the issue. The ethical standard is not logically applied to the issue.
Clearly state and justify a logical ethical judgment The judgment and its justification are logical and insightful. The judgment and its justification are sensible. The judgment and its justification are adequate. The judgment and its justification are inadequate.
Language Written communication is accurate and clear throughout. Written communication is mostly accurate and clear. Any grammatical errors are infrequent and do not draw the reader’s attention. Written communication is not always accurate and precise. Grammatical errors mean that the reader has to work hard to ascertain the meaning. Frequent errors in the written communication make the central argument unclear.
Referencing Follows APA 7th edition consistently and accurately. Follows APA 7th edition with occasional oversight. Follows APA 7th edition with some inconsistencies and/or errors. Does not follow APA 7th edition. Features many inconsistencies and/or errors.
