research paper

Instructions

• Select a topic from the list of possible topics attached below.  If you wish to propose a new topic, open a private chat with the instructor in the Professor's WhatsApp chat group, or use your FIU email account (NOT Canvas) to contact the instructor. New topics MUST be approved by the instructor.
• Use the supplied document template for complete instructions on the purpose of your paper and how to format your paper. You MUST submit a Word document that follows these instructions and formats carefully. (No other format of file will be accepted.)
• Use the principles and analysis methods you have learned to explore the topic in-depth, showing clearly the global ethical issue(s) involved, any fallacies practiced to justify actions, what aspects of any recognized code of standards are violated or which could be applied.  Include an ethical analysis (use Topic 3 material).
• Be sure to explain how technology has played a key role in causing or exacerbating the global ethical dilemma.

Possible topics: Possible Topics for Papers [PDF]

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Template: Research Paper Format template_rev2.docx

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Rubric

Individual Research Paper Rubric (16 criteria)

Individual Research Paper Rubric (16 criteria)

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus

25 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Objective very clearly stated

20 pts

Meets Expectations

Objective adequately stated and paper has a central focus

15 pts

Needs Improvement

Objective not clearly stated and paper lacks central focus

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSignificance (Shows an awareness of main ideas)

25 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Strong awareness of main ideas

20 pts

Meets Expectations

Some awareness of main ideas

15 pts

Needs Improvement

Lack of awareness of main ideas

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSticks to topic

25 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Shows a good understanding of the assignment and sticks to the topic.

20 pts

Meets Expectations

Sticks to the topic most of the time

15 pts

Needs Improvement

Does not stick to the topic

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Clear structure or pattern

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Adequate structure or pattern

2 pts

Needs Improvement

No clear structure or pattern

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Very interested

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Interested

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Bored

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

Introduction should include the plan for the paper.

10 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Good introduction with a plan for the paper.

8 pts

Meets Expectations

Introduction included

5 pts

Needs Improvement

No clear introduction

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

10 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Good conclusion

8 pts

Meets Expectations

Conclusion included

5 pts

Needs Improvement

No clear conclusion

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy (statements)

30 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Statements are very accurate

25 pts

Meets Expectations

Most statements are accurate

15 pts

Needs Improvement

Inaccurate statements

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport (opinions are adequately supported)

20 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Strong support for statements/opinions

15 pts

Meets Expectations

Some support for stated opinions.

10 pts

Needs Improvement

Lack of support for statements/opinions

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCounterarguments

20 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Counterarguments presented and analyzed

15 pts

Meets Expectations

Counterarguments presented but not analyzed

10 pts

Needs Improvement

Missing counterarguments

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEthical Analysis

Chooses an ethical theory and completes an ethical analysis.

25 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Includes a clear ethical analysis and an ethical theory.

20 pts

Meets Expectations

Includes an unconvincing or shallow ethical analysis or no ethical theory was included.

10 pts

Needs Improvement

Does't include an ethical analysis

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGlobal Analysis

25 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Includes cogent global issue analysis

20 pts

Meets Expectations

Includes unconvincing or shallow global analysis

10 pts

Needs Improvement

Doesn't include analysis of global issues

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting

15 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Formatting meets the requirements and matches the sample paper

10 pts

Meets Expectations

Has a few minor formatting errors

5 pts

Needs Improvement

Has major formatting errors

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of References

30 pts

Exceeds Expectations