Ethics+Paper+rubric+-+due+Nov+22

CATEGORY  || The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. || The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. || The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. || There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper. || Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. || Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting. || Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. || Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. || A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected. || Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety. || Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy. || The transitions between ideas are unclear or non-existent. || All supportive facts are reported accurately. || Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately. || Most supportive facts are reported accurately. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. ||
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Introduction (Organization) ** ||
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