Description
Please also see the attached rubric Some questions to answer for the introduction 1. Why is this topic important to investigate? 2. What is the scope, context and significance of the topic as an ethical dilemma? 3. Highlight the importance of the problem/issue and make general statements about the problem/issue 4. Summarize the current understanding and background information about the topic 5. Include one referenced source that will support your introductory thoughts about your topic. 6. APA 7th edition format; full sentences, attention to grammar 7. Initial Post is due before the end of class time
The grading guidelines are as follow:
| Ethics Final Paper–Evaluation Rubric | Possible Score | Your Score |
| Introduction: Summary of what is known about the ethical issue Well summarized (20) Adequately summarized (15), Superficially summarized (10) Poorly summarized (5)
| 20 | |
| Ethical Dimensions of the Issue Identified and Discussed (why is this an ethical issue) Ethical Dimensions Clearly Identified (5), Superficially identified (2), Not identified (0) Ethical Dimensions Clearly Discussed (5), Superficially discussed (2), Not discussed (0)
| 10 | |
| Relevance of the Ethical Issue to Health Professions/Nursing Relevance of the Ethical Issue to Nursing well described (10), Adequately described (7), Poorly summarized (3) | 10 | |
| Relevant Ethical Analysis (Principles, Ethical Theories, Laws, and Standards of Practice)
Complete Analysis of Principles, Ethical Theories, Laws, and SOP (30) Adequate Analysis (15), Superficial Analysis (10), Poorly Analyzed (5) | 30 | |
| Personal Professional Response to the Issue Thorough discussion (10), Adequate Discussion (7), Superficial Discussion (5) | 10 | |
| Conclusion: Reflection of What you Learned Reflection clearly articulated (8), adequately articulated (6), superficially articulated (4), poorly articulated (2) | 8 | |
| Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar—pdf. version of paper WILL NOT be accepted and will result in a grade of zero points for the assignment without discussion
No errors (10), 1-2 errors (8), 3-4 errors (6), 5 or more errors (4), errors obscure meaning or the instructions for the assignment were disregarded (2)
| 10 | |
| Clarity and Organization – Rubric Headings utilized Headings utilized, paper clear/concise/organized (10) Headings not utilized, paper clear/concise/organized (7), No Headings, paper unclear/ not concise/disorganized (5), Lack of organization obscures meaning or you have not corrected feedback given in prior assignments (2)
| 10 | |
| Correct APA Style (6th or 7th) No errors (5), 1-2 errors (4), 3-4 errors (3), 5-6 errors (2),6-7 errors (1), 8 or more errors (0) | 5 | |
| Correct Length 7 pages of text, PLUS title page and references
YES or NO | 2 | |
| Minimum of 3 professional nursing references, 5 years old or less
YES or NO | 5 | |
| Total Points | 120 |