Ethics Assignment on Medically-Assisted Suicide
PNR 300 Rubric – Ethics Essay (4 to 5 pages: excluding cover page and reference page)
Ethics Assignment on Medically-Assisted Suicide
Name: ____________________________________
Ethics Assignment on Medically-Assisted Suicide Introduction/thesis statement/ conclusion: (5)
Introduction “grabs” the reader and very effectively tells the reader where the paper is headed.
Thesis statement very clearly states argument and is easily identifiable.
Conclusion correlates with introduction. Very effectively summarizes argument. Leaves
reader with a memorable thought. Does not raise any new points.
Writing: (5)
Essay is very well-organized and flows well.
Topic sentences used very effectively.
Each paragraph addresses only one main idea.
Transitions used well between paragraphs.
Writing is not repetitive – wording is varied.
Minimal number of quotes used.
“You/your” avoided.
Almost no errors in grammar/sentence structure/punctuation/spelling.
Verb tenses match.
No academic honesty issues noted.
Ethical analysis: (15)
Argument is strongly supported through ethical reasoning.
Presents both sides but justifies why one side is more compelling than the other.
Ethical decision-making model, ethical theories, and ethical principles used very effectively.
Argument unfolds in an organized manner and makes sense.
References used very effectively to support argument.
APA format: (5)
Hardly any errors in title page, pg. numbering, spacing, font type and size, margins, citations, references, headings.
References: (5)
Minimum 2 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 other academic sources used.
Other resources used are from credible/professional sources. ___
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□ Assignment requirements appear to be / not to be well-understood.
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