Description
You will choose a film to watch from a given list and then write a report answering a set of questions based on ethical issues derived from the film. Your report should be approx. 2,000 words (+/- 10%).
Use the first column of the rubric below for a proper structure. Make sure you address all three sections!
To find the questions for Section C: People -> Groups -> Visit your film -> Files
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Criterion |
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B |
C |
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F |
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Section A Weight: 25% Write a few words about the film. Describe briefly the plot and the main characters. Identify the main ethical issues. Examine the behavior of the main actors based on the different theories discussed in class.
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Concise and precise description of plot and characters Recognize almost all the ethical issues of individual and business activities Compare and contrast multiple ethical frameworks in describing the legitimate rights and responsibilities of multiple stakeholders |
Good description of plot and characters. Recognize most of the ethical issues of individual and business activities Use of more than one ethical frameworks to describe the legitimate rights and responsibilities of multiple stakeholders |
Satisfying description of plot and characters Recognize some of the ethical issues of individual and business activities. Use of one or two ethical frameworks to describe the legitimate rights and responsibilities of multiple stakeholders |
Plot is not described in a clear manner and important characters have not been identifies. Recognize few of the ethical issues of individual and business activities Unorganized, non-systematic description of the legitimate rights and responsibilities of multiple stakeholders |
Poor description of plot and characters Cannot recognize the ethical issues of individual and business activities Cannot relate the behaviors to the theories |
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Section B Weight 15% Write your opinion and feelings for the film. What impact (if any) it had on you? How do you judge the behavior of the main characters? |
Opinion is clearly stated, focused, and strongly maintained Opinion is communicated clearly within the context The reflection moves beyond simple description of the experience to an analysis of how the experience contributed to student understanding of self, others, and course concepts. |
Opinion is clear and for the most part maintained, though some loosely related material may be present Context provided for the claim is adequate |
May be clearly focused on the opinion but is insufficiently sustained Opinion on the issue may be unclear and unfocused |
May be very brief Opinion may be confusing or ambiguous |
No opinion expressed Lack of reflection |
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Section C Weight: 50%
Answer the three questions and provide a thorough explanation for why you arrived at the answer you did. |
Convincing and analytically sound. Demonstrates a very good level of critical thought. Cites and explains appropriate content-specific examples accurately Employs sound reasoning, arguments, and/or support Demonstrates the use of evaluating, analyzing, and applying skills. |
Convincing and, for the most part, analytically sound. Demonstrates a good level of critical thought. Cites and explains appropriate content-specific examples, however Employs good reasoning, arguments, and/or support Demonstrates the use of analyzing and applying skills |
Generally convincing and, for the most part, analytically sound. Demonstrates some level of critical thought. Cites and explains appropriate content-specific examples, however, some inaccurate information is included Employs inferential reasoning, arguments, and/or support Demonstrates some evidence of analyzing skills |
Less than convincing or is not analytically sound. Demonstrates limited critical thought. Cites inaccurate or inappropriate examples Employs little evidence of reasoning, argument, and/or support Demonstrates little evidence of any apparent analyzing skills |
Less than convincing and is not analytically sound. Does not demonstrate critical thought No examples used Employs no evidence of reasoning, argument, and/or support Demonstrates no evidence of any analyzing skills |
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Format, Grammar, Referencing Weight: 10% |
Professional format Error free or nearly error free Correctly and clearly incorporated source material into the paper, documented sources accurately and correct |
Professional format with some minor mistakes A few errors, but nothing too serious Correctly and clearly incorporated source material into the paper, documented sources accurately and correct with some minor mistakes |
Professional format with some mistakes Some serious errors, but not many No more than a few clarity problems incorporating source material or in documenting sources accurately and correctly |
Non-professional format Several serious errors Frequently incorporated source material unclearly or documented sources inaccurately or incorrectly |
Problematic format Errors throughout Lack of bibliography/referencing |
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Failure to cite your sources appropriately will result in score reduction and may result in disciplinary action for plagiarism with the Deanery. |
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Rubric
Film Report Rubric (2)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSection A: Report Section A Weight: 25% Write a few words about the film. Describe briefly the plot and the main characters. Identify the main ethical issues. Examine the behavior of the main actors based on the different theories discussed in class. |
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25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSection B Weight 15% Write your opinion and feelings for the film. What impact (if any) it had on you? How do you judge the behavior of the main characters? |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSection C Weight: 50% Answer the three questions and provide a thorough explanation for why you arrived at the answer you did. |
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50 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat, Grammar, Referencing Weight: 10% |
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10 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |
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