Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 1, 5, 12 (section: “Introduction”; “The Classical Period”; and Appendix – “Writing about Moral Issues”)
- Ruggiero, V. R. (2012). Thinking critically about ethical issues (8th ed.). New York: Mc-Graw Hill.
- type in book title, then google books, once you click the link, go the search bar and search the chapters as needed. make sure to use book in paper AND 2 scholarly sources.
- Lesson
- THE DILEMMA IS:
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source
- Dilemma
- Helen wants to move to a new community, and she is applying for a job with a small retail establishment. She is confident that she is fully qualified and will be able to perform well if she gets the job. The employer, however, has advertised for someone with three years of retail experience, and Helen only has two-and-a-half years. She is considering whether to exaggerate slightly on her resume in order to improve her chances of getting the job.
- Helen asks three friends to offer their advice on what she should do.
- Henry says, “Go ahead and claim three-and-a-half years of experience; they’re going to be so happy with your work that by the time they check (if they ever do) it won’t matter.
- Jennifer says, “I’m sure you’ll arrive at the best decision on your own; I’ve always known you to be an honest person.”
- George says, “It is never all right to lie, even when you are unlikely to get caught and it seems relatively harmless to do so.”
Instructions
Using the ethical memoir from your introductory discussion, compose a paper that describes the moral-ethical dilemma that you encountered and what the outcome of that dilemma was in more detail. This assignment is a revised and extended version of the introductory discussion. Address the following questions:
- Did you solve the dilemma? If so, how? If not, what were the repercussions or consequences?
- What would you do differently if faced with the same problem today?
- What is the importance of good ethics?
- Why should we be concerned about our actions?
Remember, the dilemma should be detailed with description and dialogue. Regard the questions as prompts, not an ordering of your responses. This is not a Q&A essay, but rather a graceful reflection regarding a difficult ethical dilemma you faced.
Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page
Grading
This activity will be graded based on Ethical Memoire Grading Rubric.
Weekly Objectives (WO)
WO1.1, 1.2, 7.2
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Ethical Memoire Grading Rubric – 50 pts
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5.0 pts
Outstanding
Meets length requirement
0.0 pts
No Effort
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
5.0 pts
Outstanding
Addresses all aspects of the assignment.
4.25 pts
Above Average
Addresses most aspects of the assignment.
3.75 pts
Average
Addresses some aspects of the assignment.
3.0 pts
Below Average
Addresses few aspects of the assignment.
0.0 pts
No Effort
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
20.0 pts
Outstanding
Throughout the whole work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings.
17.0 pts
Above Average
Throughout most of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings.
15.0 pts
Average
Throughout some of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings.
12.0 pts
Below Average
Throughout little of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings.
0.0 pts
No Effort
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
10.0 pts
Outstanding
Ideas are logically organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, that come together in complete concepts.
8.5 pts
Above Average
Ideas are well organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, with complete concepts.
7.5 pts
Average
Organization and concepts need some restructuring.
6.0 pts
Below Average
Organization and concepts are difficult to follow and incomplete.
0.0 pts
No Effort
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
5.0 pts
Outstanding
Throughout the whole work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety.
4.25 pts
Above Average
Throughout most of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety.
3.75 pts
Average
Throughout some of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety.
3.0 pts
Below Average
Throughout little of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety.
0.0 pts
No Effort
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
5.0 pts
Outstanding
Throughout the whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper).
4.25 pts
Above Average
Throughout most of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper).
3.75 pts
Average
Throughout some of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper).
3.0 pts
Below Average
Throughout little of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper).
0.0 pts
No Effort
5.0 pts
Total Points: 50.0
