PHI 413V: Week 2 Case Study Moral Positions on a Fetal Abnormality
PHI 413V: Week 2 Case Study Moral Positions on a Fetal Abnormality
Details:
Write a 750-1000 word analysis of Case Study: Fetal Abnormality. Be sure to address the following questions:
Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? Explain.
How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendation for action?
What theory do you agree with? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?
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Rubric Criteria
Total 200 points
Criterion
1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory
4. Good
5. Excellent
Personal Response to Case Study
Personal Response to Case Study
0 points
Evaluation of which theory is personally preferable along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is inadequate.
26 points
Evaluation of which theory is preferable along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is lacking a personal connection.
30 points
Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear.
34 points
Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear and relevant.
40 points
Evaluation of which theory is preferable within personal practice along with how that theory would influence personal recommendations for action is clear, relevant, and insightful.
Organization, Effectiveness, and Format
Organization, Effectiveness, and Format
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
6.5 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
7.5 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
8.5 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
10 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Recommendation for Action
Recommendation for Action
0 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is insufficient. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.
26 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is unclear. Explanation unclearly supported by topic study materials.
30 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
34 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear and demonstrates an understanding of the theory. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
40 points
Explanation of how the theory determines or influences each of their recommendations for action is clear, insightful, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the theory and its impact on recommendation for action. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
Christian View of the Nature of Human Persons and Compatible Theory of Moral Status
Christian View of the Nature of Human Persons and Compatible Theory of Moral Status
0 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is insufficient. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.
39 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is unclear. Explanation is not clearly supported by topic study materials.
45 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is clear and explains the basic relationship to intrinsic human value and dignity. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
51 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is clear, thorough, and and explains the relationship to intrinsic human value and dignity. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
60 points
Explanation of the Christian view of the nature of human persons and the theory of moral status that it is compatible with is clear, thorough, and explained with a deep understanding of the relationship to intrinsic human value and dignity. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
Determination of Moral Status
Determination of Moral Status
0 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is not adequately explained. Rationale for choices made is not supported by topic study materials or case study examples.
26 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is not clearly explained. Rationale for choices made is unclearly supported by topic study materials or case study examples.
30 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained and draws relevant conclusions. Rationale for choices made is supported by topic study materials and case study examples.
34 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained clearly and draws relevant conclusions. Rationale for choices made is clearly supported by topic study materials and case study examples.
40 points
The theory or theories that are used by each person to determine the moral status of the fetus is explained clearly and draws insightful relevant conclusions. Rationale for choices made is clearly supported by topic study materials and case study examples.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
6.5 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
7.5 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
8.5 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
10 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
