Bioethics Case
Bioethics Case Study Rubric BIOL 151 – Phillips
Excellent (25-19 points) | Adequate (19-9 points) | Needs Improvement (8-1 points) | |
Ethical Dilemma Identification | The ethical dilemma in the case is identified and the writer incorporates two sources to provide context for the dilemma. | The ethical dilemma in the case is identified and the writer uses one source to provide context for the dilemma. | The ethical dilemma is not correctly identified OR it is not supported with sources. |
Stakeholders | All stakeholders are identified. The writer shows understanding of the case by reasoning the option that each stakeholder might choose. | Some stakeholders are identified but some are not considered. The writer shows understanding of the case by reasoning the option that each identified stakeholder might choose. | No stakeholders are identified or the stakeholders that are identified do not logically connect with the options for the case. |
Stance | The writer provides their stance along with their reasoning behind it. The reasoning is clear, and the writer provides logical and compelling progression of ideas behind the choice. The writer addresses arguments of the opposition and refutes them. | The writer provides their stance along with their reasoning behind it. The reasoning is mostly clear but there are some gaps in logic. The writer addresses arguments of the opposition but does not completely refute them. | The writer provides their stance but does not provide any clear reasoning behind that stance. The writer does not address the arguments of the opposition. |
Reflection | The writer shows deep reflection on the topic, connecting it to their own values. | The writer shows some reflection on the topic and connects their stance to their own values. | The writer does not show reflection on the topic and does not connect their stance to their values. |
Sources used in the document are reliable and scientific in nature. The citations are correctly formatted both in text and at the end of the document. ______ / 15 points
Writing is clear and well organized. The document is easy to read and understand. Grammar and spelling mistakes are minimal and do not detract from overall meaning. __________ / 10 points