ET2001: Introduction to Ethics & Explain how ethical reasoning relates to moral problem solving.
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ET2001: Introduction to Ethics – Explain how ethical reasoning relates to moral problem solving.
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Instructions
Write your responses where it reads “Enter your response here.” Write as much, as needed, to satisfy the requirements indicated. Each item contains the Rubric, which will be used to evaluate your responses.
Note: Be sure to reference and use examples from the resources for each module.
Item 1
Briefly define ethics. (1 paragraph)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 1: Foundations of Ethics |
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Briefly define ethics. Learning Objective 1.1 – Define ethics. |
Response is not present. |
Definition of ethics is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Definitions of ethics is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 2
Explain the differences between ethics and other disciplines, such as psychology, religion, and sociobiology. Then explain the differences between ethics and the subdivisions of philosophy including epistemology and aesthetics. (2–3 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 1: Foundations of Ethics |
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Explain the differences between ethics and other disciplines, such as psychology, religion, and sociobiology. Then explain the differences between ethics and the subdivisions of philosophy including epistemology and aesthetics. (2–3 paragraphs)Learning Objective 1.2 – Explain the differences between ethics and other disciplines. |
Response is not present. |
Explanation of differences between ethics and other disciplines is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of differences between ethics and other disciplines is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 3
Describe ethical reasoning and the structure of ethical arguments. (2–3 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 1: Foundations of Ethics |
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Describe ethical reasoning and the structure of ethical arguments. (2–3 paragraphs) Learning Objective 1.3 – Describe ethical reasoning and the structure of ethical arguments. |
Response is not present. |
Description of ethical reasoning and ethical arguments is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Description of ethical reasoning and ethical arguments is clear, accurate, and complete. |
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Define each of the three major groups of ethical theories—Consequential, Non-Consequential, and Deontological/Kantian—including their key components. (3 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 1: Foundations of Ethics |
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Define each of the three major groups of ethical theories—Consequential, Non-Consequential, and Deontological/Kantian—including their key components. (3 paragraphs) Learning Objective 1.4 – Define Consequential, Non-Consequential and Deontological/Kantian theory. |
Response is not present. |
Definitions of Consequential, Non-Consequential, and Deontological/Kantian theory are vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Definitions of Consequential, Non-Consequential. and Deontological/Kantian theory are clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 5
Explain universal human rights in a global perspective. (2–3 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
0 Not Present |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 2: Religion and Global Ethics |
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Explain universal human rights in a global perspective. (2–3 paragraphs) Learning Objective 2.1 – Explain universal human rights in a global perspective. |
Response is not present. |
Explanation of universal human rights in a global perspective is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of universal human rights in a global perspective is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 6
Based on a humanistic approach, differentiate between the divine command and ethics. (2–3 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
0 Not Present |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 2: Religion and Global Ethics |
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Based on a humanistic approach, differentiate between the divine command and ethics. (2–3 paragraphs) Learning Objective 2.2 – Explain the differences between the divine command and ethics based on a humanistic approach. |
Response is not present. |
Explanation of the differences between the divine command and ethics based on a humanistic approach is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of the differences between the divine command and ethics based on a humanistic approach is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 7
Explain reasons in favor of and against ethical relativism. (2 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 3: Ethical Relativism |
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Explain reasons in favor of and against ethical relativism. (2 paragraphs) Learning Objective 3.1 -Explain reasons in favor of and against ethical relativism. |
Response is not present. |
Explanation of reasons in favor and against ethical relativism is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of reasons in favor and against ethical relativism is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 8
Explain the distinguishing characteristics of individual relativism and of cultural relativism. (2 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 3: Ethical Relativism |
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Explain the distinguishing characteristics of individual relativism and of cultural relativism. (2 paragraphs) Learning Objective 3.2 – Explain distinguishing characteristics of individual relativism and of cultural relativism. |
Response is not present. |
Explanation of the distinguishing characteristics of individual relativism and of cultural relativism is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of the distinguishing characteristics of individual relativism and of cultural relativism is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 9
Compare ethical realism and pluralism. (2–3 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
0 Not Present |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 3: Ethical Relativism |
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Compare ethical realism and pluralism. (2–3 paragraphs) Learning Objective 3.3 – Compare ethical realism and pluralism. |
Response is not present. |
Comparison of ethical realism and pluralism is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Comparison of ethical realism and pluralism is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 10
Explain how ethical education may contribute to positive social change. (2 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 4: Ethical Education and Awareness |
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Explain how ethical education may contribute to positive social change. (2 paragraphs)
Learning Objective 4.1 – Explain how ethical education may contribute to positive social change. |
Response is not present. |
Explanation of how ethical education may contribute to positive social change is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of how ethical education may contribute to positive social change is clear, accurate, and complete. |
Item 11
Explain how ethical awareness may stimulate an individual to act in compliance with organizational ethical codes of conduct. (2 paragraphs)
Your Response
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Rubric
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1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
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Module 4: Ethical Education and Awareness |
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Explain how ethical awareness may stimulate an individual to act in compliance with organizational ethical codes of conduct. (2 paragraphs) Learning Objective 4.2 – Explain how ethical awareness may stimulate compliance with organizational ethical codes of conduct. |
Response is not present. |
Explanation of how ethical awareness may stimulate an individual to act in compliance with organizational ethical codes of conduct is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. |
Explanation of how ethical awareness may stimulate an individual to act in compliance with organizational ethical codes of conduct is clear, accurate, and complete. |
References
Provide a citation for each resource you used to write your response to this Assessment. The following citation has been provided as an example:
· MacKinnon, B., & Fiala, A. (2018). Ethics: Theory and contemporary issues (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Mastery Rubric
In order to achieve mastery of this Competency, you must achieve a “2” on every rubric row in addition to meeting the additional expectation indicated in the Mastery Rubric.
Mastery Rubric |
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Exceeds Expectations: In-Depth Analysis |
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Learning Objective – Explain foundational concepts of ethics and how ethical problem solving relates to moral reasoning using multiple, relevant sources. |
Responses do not draw on multiple relevant sources to explain foundational concepts of ethics and how ethical problem solving relates to moral reasoning. |
Responses draw on multiple relevant sources to explain foundational concepts of ethics and how ethical problem solving relates to moral reasoning. |
Professional Skills Building
The faculty Assessor will provide feedback based on the following Professional Skills: Written Communication and Engaging Multiple Social and Cultural Perspectives. Although the feedback is here to inform the development of your skills, it is not a barrier to achieving the Competency, unless the writing is too poor to be able to score the content of the Assessment. Review the rubric and check your work based on the learning objectives listed. If you are concerned that your writing will not meet these expectations yet, reach out to your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) so he or she can work with you to further develop this important professional skill.
It is highly recommended that you use this opportunity to practice these important skills in the context of this Competency Assessment in order to receive feedback about your current level of proficiency.
Professional Skills Building |
0 Not Present |
1 Needs Improvement |