Graduate Case Analysis Rubric

Description

A grading rubric for case analysis by graduate students, part of the "Genomics, Ethics and Society" course.

Body

Your case analysis will be evaluated based on the rubric below.

 
Levels of Achievement
Criteria Completely Inadequate Slightly Inadequate Competent Excellent Total Points
Identifying the Problem
0.2 Points
Fails to identify the main conflicts and positions one could take on the issue; Does not present views fairly or treat them charitably
0.6 Points
Some difficulties in identifying the main conflicts and positions one could take on the issue; Frequently presents different views unfairly or treats them uncharitably
1 Point
Some success identifying the main conflicts and the positions one could take on the issue; Occasionally presents different views unfairly or treats them uncharitably
1.4 Points
Accurately identifies the main conflicts and the positions one could take on the issue; Different views are presented fairly and treated charitably
1.4
Evaluate Consequences
0.2 Points
Fails to identify what is gained or lost by all those affected by the decision
0.6 Points
Some difficulties in identifying what is gained or lost by all those affected by the decision
1 Point
Some success identifying what is gained or lost by all those affected by the decision
1.4 Points
Accurately identifies what is gained or lost by all those affected by the decision
1.4
Empirical Research
0.2 Points
Fails to read, understand, and apply relevant empirical publications
0.6 Points
Some difficulties in reading, understanding, and applying relevant empirical publications
1 Point
Some success in reading, understanding, and appropriately and rigorously applying relevant empirical publications
1.4 Points
Has read, understood, and appropriately and rigorously applied relevant empirical publications
1.4
Ethical Research
0.2 Points
Fails to read, understand, and apply relevant ethical publications
0.6 Points
Some difficulties in reading, understanding, and applying relevant ethical publications
1 Point
Some success in reading, understanding, and appropriately and rigorously applying relevant ethical publications
1.4 Points
Has read, understood, and appropriately and rigorously applied relevant ethical publications
1.4
Ethical Discussion
0.2 Points
Total lack of clarity in evaluating the ethical reasoning behind and acceptability of different courses of action; Does not identify, use, or show understanding of relevant values and ethical theories to justify claims
0.6 Points
Some lack of clarity in evaluating the ethical reasoning behind and acceptability of different courses of action; Some difficulties in identifying, using, and showing understanding of relevant values and ethical theories to justify claims
1 Point
Some success in clearly evaluating the ethical reasoning behind and acceptability of different courses of action; Some success in identifying, using, and showing understanding of relevant values and ethical theories to justify claims
1.4 Points
Clearly evaluates the ethical reasoning behind and acceptability of different courses of action; Accurately identifies, uses, and shows understanding of relevant values and ethical theories to justify claims
1.6
Creative ethical solutions
0.2 Points
Total lack of independence and creativity in thinking about the problem and exploring alternative courses of action and possible compromises
0.6 Points
Some lack of independence and creativity in thinking about the problem and exploring alternative courses of action and possible compromises
1 Point
Mostly independent and creative in thinking about the problem and exploring alternative courses of action and possible compromises
1.4 Points
Thinks independently about the problem, creatively exploring alternative courses of action and possible compromises
1.4
Writing Quality
0.2 Points
Poor spelling and grammar throughout. Writing is barely coherent. No indication as to what the argument will be and how the case study analysis will be structured at the beginning of the analysis.
0.6 Points
Some spelling and grammar errors. Does not express opinions or ideas clearly.Only vague guidance as to what the argument will be and how the case study analysis will be structured at the beginning of the analysis
1 Point
Few grammatical or spelling errors. Ideas are expressed reasonably clearly. Some guidance as to what the argument will be and  how the case study analysis will be structured at the beginning of the analysis
1.4 Points
Consistently uses correct grammar and spelling. Discussion is well organized. Expresses ideas in a clear and concise manner. Clear guidance given as to what the argument will be and how the case study analysis will be structured at the beginning of the analysis
1.4
         
10
Citation
. . Graduate Case Analysis Rubric. Online Ethics Center. DOI:. https://onlineethics.org/cases/graduate-case-analysis-rubric.