Assignment Instructions Ethical Development • • • • • • • • • • • • Write a paper addressing the following questions: How do humans develop character/ethics/morals/standards? Explain what has led to your current state of character/ethics/morals/standards. How do you plan to further develop your character/ethics/morals/standard? You must do research to address the first question Paper must be a minimum of 6 pages (Not including the title and reference page) 5 sources are required 2 sources must be scholarly/peer reviewed Format your paper according to the APA 7th edition guidelines Incorporate in-text citations (APA format) as required and ensure the utilization of proper referencing techniques (APA). Include a title page (APA) Include a reference page (APA) Essay Rubric Failure to follow the assignment instructions will results in a zero. If it is determined that all instructions have been followed then the essay will be evaluated using the following rubric: Criteria Context of and Purpose for Writing 20pts Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work. Content Development Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding, and shaping the whole work Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task (s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free Genre and Disciplinary Conventions Sources and Evidence Control of Syntax and Mechanics 15pts Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context). Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work 10pts Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience’s perceptions and assumptions). 5pts Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience). Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work. Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work. Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices Follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors. Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors. Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing. Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage