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Category Emerging 1 Developing 2 Proficient 3 Exemplary 4 Recognizes Ethical Dilemma Unable to clearly articulate or recognize an ethical dilemma. Able to articulate an ethical dilemma. Grasp of ethical issues involved is weak. Able to articulate an ethical dilemma. Grasp of the ethical issues involved is fair. Able to articulate an ethical dilemma Grasp of ethical issues involved is firm. Argumentative Structure No grasp of the ethical issues involved. An argument is not clearly stated in defense of an ethical position. An argument is clearly stated in defense of an ethical position. An argument is clearly stated in defense of an ethical position. Reasoning No reasons are stated. Reasons are not clearly stated. Reasons given may be weak or not. Some reasons are clearly stated. Reasons given are fair and provide an adequate defense of position. Several reasons are clearly stated. Reasons given are strong and provide a solid defense of position. Alternative Positions No alternative position is Considered. An alternative position may or may n not be considered. As appropriate, an effort to present an alternative position is apparent although there may be some flaws in the reasoning. As appropriate, an effort to present an alternative position is apparent with no flaws in reasoning.
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