A-2050 Ethics Analysis Essay. Squadron Officer School

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1 A-2050 Ethics Analysis Essay Squadron Officer School

2 Assignment Objective Apply communication skills to write a formal short essay to logically present the answer to a thesis Apply frameworks against identified ethical dilemma Argue given frameworks with supporting rationale Demonstrate ability of awareness that ethical frameworks have on decision making processes

3 Assignment Prompt Identify a situation where you experienced, witnessed, or discussed ethics in action. Describe the situation, identify the ethical framework applied, and provide rationale for your claim. Identify the outcome of the action to include follow-on effects. Choose a different framework and apply it to the same situation. Identify the potential outcome of the action to include follow-on effects.

4 Format & Details No Cover/Title page Name: (Last, First) included in header (aligned on right side) of first page only Essay Style: Narrative essay; bullet/point papers not acceptable 1-inch margins on all sides Times New Roman 12pt font for all text Double-spaced; 2 to 3 pages in length In-text Citations & Bibliography: IAW APA guidance Papers MUST be submitted to Flight Commanders via edx

5 Review of the prompt Explanation of what the assignment is & isn t A quick disclaimer: a warning if you will = Academic Freedom Criminal Freedom Additional Details

6 Student: Ethics Analysis Essay Rubric Date: Rubric Flight: Instructor: Overall Score: Criteria F (Unacceptable) C (Below Average) B (Proficient) A (Outstanding) Grade 10% Situation Description Provides vague or incomplete description of the situation and the ethical issue Provides vague description of situation and ethical issue; understanding requires significant inference by reader Provides sufficient description to understand situation and ethical issue; understanding requires some inference by reader Provides clear description of situation and ethical issue; understanding requires no inference by reader 25% 25% Ethical Frameworks Application Rationale & Supporting Information One or more frameworks not identified or addressed Incorrect/no use of framework Provides incorrect or no rationale for use of ethical frameworks Fails to provide any information, references, or details supporting rationale Both frameworks identified but details not explained or explained incorrectly Some correct use of ethical Provides vague or somewhat correct rationale for use of ethical frameworks Provides incomplete information, references, or supporting details Both frameworks identified and details explained mostly correctly Mostly correct use of ethical Provides mostly clear and mostly correct rationale for use of ethical frameworks Provides some information, references, or supporting details Both frameworks identified and details fully and correctly explained Correct use of ethical frameworks Provides clear and correct rationale used with ethical frameworks Provides extensive information, references, or supporting details 25% Outcomes 10% Communication & Mechanics 5% Format Fails to discuss any outcomes/follow-on effects of the ethical situation Fails to recognize multiple outcomes Mechanical errors prohibit ability to understand content Format does not comply with assignment requirements Considers multiple outcomes but does not provide any linkage to the decision; reader must infer substantially to understand outcomes Provides some discussion of outcomes/follow-on effects of ethical situation but fails to recognize assumptions/limitations Mechanical errors significantly interfere with ability to understand Describes 2nd and 3rd order effects of decisions but does clearly link them back to the original decision; some inference by reader necessary Provides adequate analysis of outcomes/follow-on effects of ethical situation with limited recognition of assumptions/ limitations Mechanical errors slightly interfere with ability to understand content Provides clear linkage from framework-influenced decision to outcome including at least one 2nd and one 3rd order effect for both decisions Provides thorough analysis of outcomes/follow-on effects with complete recognition of assumptions/limitations Mechanical errors (if any) did not interfere with ability to understand content Format complies with assignment requirements Comments on Reverse

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Communication Assessment

Communication Assessment 2016 Action Plans from Previous Rounds COMM 20 and COMM 45 (From ILO as s es s ment): Create a rubric or detailed grading schematic and assignment that will elicit a well organized