You will choose a current story from the news media that presents a moral or ethical issue (HAS TO BE WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS). All information about the story must be in the public domain. The write up will include an overview of the story, the moral or ethical dilemma and a discussion of the information from an ethical point of view. The conclusion should include possible resolutions for preventative actions that could be taken in the future. CAN NOT BE A DISCRIMINATION PROBLEM. 2 PAGES MINIMUM
Ethics Current Event Grading Rubric
Is the paper in APA format? (1” margins, 12 pt font, double spaced)
Are the references in APA format?
Are there spelling and/or grammar issues? Typos?
Did the student do the following?
- Write an overview of the details of the story.
- Specify the moral or ethical dilemmas.
- Discuss the story from an ethical decision making point of view.
- Identify (objectively) any ambiguous features of facts that could be misinterpreted or perceived differently.
- Confront any emotions and feelings associated with the matter.
- Consciously confront any sacrifices or hardships that different decisions will cause to the different people involved.
- Consider cultural issues
- Look at other perspectives and discuss this with other people in their lives
- Discuss their point of view and look at their personal bias in this matter?
- Offer possible resolutions or preventive actions.
