HLT 302 Grand Canyon Week 3 Case Study on Moral Status
Write a 500-750 word analysis of “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality.” Be sure to address the following questions:
1- Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? Explain.
2- How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendation for action?
3- What theory do you agree with? How would the theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Rubric Criteria
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Criterion |
1. Unsatisfactory |
2. Less Than Satisfactory |
3. Satisfactory |
4. Good |
5. Excellent |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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