3.0 pts

Level 3: Completely and thoughtfully identifies all ethical/social concerns in a given problem/case.

2.0 pts

Level 2: Identifies most of the ethical/social concerns in a given problem/case. Most significant points are identified.

1.0 pts

Level 1: Identifies some of the ethical/social concerns in a given problem/case. Some important points are missing.

0.0 pts

Level 0: Identification of ethical /social concerns is sparse or missing.

3.0 pts

Level 3: Able to support a position with a substantial amount of information, little or no bias, and valid arguments.

2.0 pts

Level 2: Able to support a position with adequate information and few logical fallacies.

1.0 pts

Level 1: Most points are supported with adequate information. Some important points are missing and/or support for positions lacks substantial explanation.

0.0 pts

Level 0: Inconsistent in articulation of position and/or offers little or no supporting evidence.

3.0 pts

Level 3: Integrates course concepts consistently and accurately.

2.0 pts

Level 2: Integrates course concepts fairly well, with few inaccuracies.

1.0 pts

Level 1: Integrates some course concepts, however, with some inaccuracies.

0.0 pts

Level 0: Very few course concepts integrated.

3.0 pts

Level 3: Presentation is smooth, polished and organized; flows well.

2.0 pts

Level 2: Presentation flows smoothly with occasional confusion or rough patches between ideas.

0.0 pts

Level 1/Level 0: Paper is disorganized; little flow; vague; difficult to understand.

3.0 pts

Level 3: Writing is free or almost free of errors.

2.0 pts

Level 2: Occasional errors in writing, but they don’t represent a major distraction.

0.0 pts

Level 1/Level 0: Errors are so numerous that they obscure meaning.