Case Study on Moral Status – Rubric
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Christian View of the Nature of Human Persons and Compatible Theory of Moral Status
60 points
Criteria Description
Christian View of the Nature of Human Persons and Compatible Theory of Moral Status
- Excellent
60 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is clear, thorough, and explained with a deep understanding of the relationship to intrinsic human value and dignity. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
- Good
51 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is clear, thorough, and and explains the relationship to intrinsic human value and dignity. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
- Satisfactory
45 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is clear and explains the basic relationship to intrinsic human value and dignity. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
- Less Than Satisfactory
39 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is unclear. Explanation is not clearly supported by topic study materials.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is insufficient. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.
Determination of Moral Status
40 points
Criteria Description
Determination of Moral Status
- Excellent
40 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained clearly and draws insightful relevant conclusions. Rationale for choices made is clearly supported by topic study materials and case study examples.
- Good
34 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained clearly and draws relevant conclusions. Rationale for choices made is clearly supported by topic study materials and case study examples.
- Satisfactory
30 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained and draws relevant conclusions. Rationale for choices made is supported by topic study materials and case study examples.
- Less Than Satisfactory
26 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is not clearly explained. Rationale for choices made is unclearly supported by topic study materials or case study examples.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is not adequately explained. Rationale for choices made is not supported by topic study materials or case study examples.
Recommendation for Action
40 points
Criteria Description
Recommendation for Action
- Excellent
40 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear, insightful, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the theory and its impact on recommendation for action. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
- Good
34 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear and demonstrates an understanding of the theory. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
- Satisfactory
30 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
- Less Than Satisfactory
26 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is unclear. Explanation unclearly supported by topic study materials.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is insufficient. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.
Personal Response to Case Study
40 points
Criteria Description
Personal Response to Case Study
- Excellent
40 points
Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear, relevant, and insightful.
- Good
34 points
Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear and relevant.
- Satisfactory
30 points
Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear.
- Less Than Satisfactory
26 points
Evaluation of which theory is preferable along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is lacking a personal connection.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evaluation of which theory is personally preferable along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is inadequate.
Organization, Effectiveness, and Format
10 points
Criteria Description
Organization, Effectiveness, and Format
- Excellent
10 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
- Good
8.5 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
- Satisfactory
7.5 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
- Less Than Satisfactory
6.5 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Documentation of Sources
10 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
- Excellent
10 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
- Good
8.5 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
- Satisfactory
7.5 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
- Less Than Satisfactory
6.5 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
