Business Ethics

BUS210 | Business Ethics

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Assignments (20%)

For each chapter, write a 1-2 page (single-spaced) summary consisting of the following elements:

A short paragraph explaining the main topic of the chapter
A short description of two real-world examples illustrating the key points
An explanation, in your words, of why we should care about the topic
Your opinion of the topic

Participation (20%)

We will take turns leading the discussion each week. This will count toward the participation portion of your grade.

Paper (30%)

For best results, follow this checklist:

Choose a topic from any of the chapters relating to a field that interests you. Write a brief paragraph about the topic. IMPORTANT: Take a position and clearly state your claim. This is your thesis, the point you are trying to prove.
Make a list of at least five credible sources and prepare an annotated bibliography of the sources. An annotated bibliography does more than just list the sources—it also summarizes the author’s position and lists the supporting evidence, pro and con, for your own position.
Your paper should have three main components:

An opening paragraph (300-500 words)

A main body consisting of a number of logically arranged paragraphs that offer supporting evidence for your claim (5-7 pages)

A closing paragraph, summing up your position and reaffirming the validity of your claim (200-500 words)
Format your paper according to MLA format (see other side for guidelines)
The paper will be evaluated according to the writing rubric on the other side of this handout.

Quizzes (30%)

At least three quizzes will be given. You will receive advance notice so you can prepare. The format of the quizzes has yet to be determined.

Format your paper in academic MLA style, which means, 1-inch margins all around, Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced. See MLA format notes for details. Your paper will be graded on analysis (content), writing skills, and proper formatting on a 5 point rubric as follows.

Writing Rubric

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Analysis (content)	Paper fails to develop an analysis of the topic. There is little or no detail. Shows intellectual confusion and lack of organization.	Serious problems in organization or focus. Insufficient material and/or examples in support of position.	Analysis is straight-forward and under-standable, but with some problems in organizational structure. Examples are not well developed.	Well-organized and well-developed analysis with good use of supporting examples including theory and research literature.	Exceptional quality of content, organization, and amount of detail used to support or illustrate all points.
Writing skills	Paper shows little understanding of the mechanics of writing. Contains severe and persistent writing errors.	Paper attempts to address the topic but writing errors (grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice) obscure meaning.	Paper adequately addresses the topic but contains occasional writing errors that are distracting.	Paper demonstrates a clear under-standing of the assignment, uses language effectively, and contains few writing errors.	Paper demonstrates unusual fluency, language control, and sentence variety. Addresses all points in a clear and articulate manner.
Formatting. Uses MLA format.	Severe formatting problems. Disregard of proper formatting for margins, headers, spacing, etc.	Several formatting problems, some major.	Some formatting problems, but few if any are major.	Few formatting problems; any problems are minor.	Any formatting problems are very minor.