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CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES SHORT PAPER SPRING 2019
The assignment: Write a paper of approximately 250 words explaining an argument made in one of the required readings we have done so far (up to and including drugs) and explaining one possible challenge to that argument. Use the terms and concepts we have learned, as and when applicable, to explain the argument and challenge. You are not expected to argue for or against any claim here; all you have to do is explain what the argument is and explain one possible challenge (whether or not you find the argument or challenge convincing). This paper is worth 20% of your overall course grade. Deadline: Monday, February 18th at 10:00a.m. via Blackboard only. Submission details: Make sure you have carefully reviewed the rubric (below) before submitting your work. Papers are to submitted in .doc, .docx, or .pdf only. All work is graded anonymously; therefore, please ensure that no identifying information can be found in the paper or the filename. Submit your work via the Assignment tab in the course Blackboard site. Make sure to submit well in advance of the deadline to avoid any technical issues; contact IT if you have problems. Lateness penalties: If you have submitted work on time, you may submit rewrites, subject to the conditions outlined below. If you submit work after the deadline, rewrites will not be possible. In addition, lateness penalties apply as follows: papers submitted from 10:01a.m. to 11:59p.m. on February 18th will lose ONE grade increment (e.g. from B+ to B); papers submitted from 12 midnight through 11:59p.m. on February 19th will lose TWO grade increments (e.g. from B+ to B-); papers submitted from 12 midnight through 11:59p.m. on February 20th will lose THREE grade increments (e.g. B+ to C+); papers submitted on or after 12 midnight on February 21st will receive an F.
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Write My Essay For MeRewrites: Rewrites are possible if you have submitted your work on time. Students may submit up to a maximum of 2 rewrites of this paper, but only on the following conditions: (1) the original paper was submitted on time via Blackboard; (2) a paragraph-length revision memo is attached to the rewrite, outlining the changes made in response to my comments on the previous version; (3) the rewrite is submitted anonymously according to the procedures outlined in the assignment and rubric sheet and is on time; rewrites submitted any later than the deadline to be specified will not be accepted and the existing grade will stand; (4) you may submit a 2nd rewrite only if you have submitted the 1st rewrite on time. Please note that these rewrite opportunities are entirely voluntary; you are free to do no rewrites, in which case your original grade will of course stand, or one rewrite, or two.
Grading rubric:
An A paper will have ALL of the following qualities: (1) adheres to standards outlined here, e.g.
appropriate length, anonymized, etc.; (2) identifies a significant argument in the text; (3) explains the
argument with clarity, accuracy, and succinctness, identifying premises and conclusion (4) explains a
plausible, relevant, substantial possible challenge with clarity, accuracy, and succinctness; (5) is
superbly written and organized (thus, not only free of errors, but written in concise, elegant, clear, and
precise prose).
A B paper is good to very good. Typically, a B paper will do a good, solid job on each of the
categories 1-5 above, including some or all of the following characteristics: (1) adheres to standards
outlined here, e.g. appropriate length, anonymized, etc.; (2) identifies a significant argument in the
text; (3) explains the argument reasonably clearly and accurately, identifying premises and
conclusion (4) explains a relevant possible challenge reasonably clearly and accurately, (5) good,
well-organized writing with few or no significant errors. Note that there may be nothing wrong with a B paper; it is, after all, very good. It simply does not reach the unusual, outstanding level of an A
paper.
A C paper is fair. Typically, a C paper will do a fair job on the categories 1-5 above, including some or
all of the following characteristics: (1) may fail to adhere to some or all standards such as
anonymity; (2) identifies an argument in the text, but some problems, e.g. it is not a significant
argument, (3) reasonable attempt at explaining the argument, but some problems, (4) reasonable
attempt at explaining a challenge, but some problems; (5) some major, or many minor, writing and
organization problems.
A D paper is less than satisfactory. Typically, a D paper will do a less than satisfactory job on the
categories 1-5 above, including some or all of the following characteristics: (1) may fail to adhere to
some or all standards such as anonymity; (2) some attempt to identify argument, (3) some
recognizable attempt to explain argument, but significant problems, (4) some recognizable attempt
to explain challenge, but significant problems, (5) seriously problematic writing.
An F paper will fail to meet minimum standards for D papers.
Note: ‘plus’ or ‘minus’ grades work as follows. Generally, I would think of the + grade for a paper that in substance and content is closer to the lower grade standard but has
some less substantive qualities, e.g. an excellent description, or excellent writing, that
raise it above that level. A – (minus) grade would be for a paper that is substantially
nearest the higher grade but has some more minor features, e.g. less-than-excellent
writing, that bring it closer to the lower grade. Having said that, the judgment is a
holistic one; a paper that, across the board, seems almost-excellent (say) but not quite
at my “A” standards, would merit an A minus, in my view.
