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Rubric Name: Paper A – Fall 2016

     CriteriaLevel 3Level 2Level 1Describe a current IT-related issue or provide a scenario1 point

The paper identified a current IT-related ethical issue or scenario that provided the specific backdrop for a specific problem

0.8 points

The paper identified a current IT-related ethical issue or scenario that provided the general backdrop for a problem.

0.6 points

The paper identified a current IT-related ethical issue or scenario that is the backdrop of a non-specific problem.

Develop of problem statement1 point

The problem statement was based on specific facts extracted from the description or scenario.

0.8 points

The problem statement was based on limited facts extracted from the description or scenario.

0.6 points

The problem statement was based on non-specific or assumed facts extracted from the description or scenario.

Analysis/Decision8 points

The decision-making framework chosen from Module 2 was followed exactly and the decision was specifically supported by the analysis.

6.4 points

The decision-making framework chosen from Module 2 was followed generally and the decision was generally supported by the analysis.

4.8 points

The decision-making framework chosen from Module 2 was followed in a cursory fashion and the decision was weakly supported by the analysis.

Impact of Decision1 point

The impact of the decision for all stakeholders was accurate.

0.8 points

The impact of the decision for all stakeholders was generally accurate

0.6 points

The impact of the decision for all stakeholders was not determined.

Ethical Theory2 points

The ethical theory utilized in support of the decision was identified and explained.

1.6 points

The ethical theory utilized in support of the decision was only identified and not explained.

1.2 points

The ethical theory utilized in support of the decision was not identified, nor explained

APA Compliance1 point

All source citations and in-text citations were formatted in full compliance with APA style requirements.

0.8 points

Some source citations and in-text citations were formatted in general compliance with APA style requirements.

0.6 points

Source citations and in-text citations were NOT formatted in accord with APA style requirements

Mechanics1 point

Grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied.

0.8 points

Few grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, or punctuation errors exist.

0.6 points

Numerous grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, and spelling errors.  Punctuation not correctly applied. Underline errors in MS Word not correct.

Overall ScoreLevel 39 or moreLevel 23 or moreLevel 10 or more