Research Paper (1/2) Topic: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Explore the possibilities and ethical implications of AI in various industries, such as healthcare, finance/business, law enforc

Instructions

OBJECTIVE: This exploratory research paper will help you learn about the topic of your choice to enable you to make an informed, well-supported argument about your research question in the second paper. After selecting a topic, students will complete various research and writing tasks to produce a final draft presenting their research. (In the following paper, students will extend their research into an argument paper.) Accomplishing the following scaffolded steps will provide students the opportunity to:

• Practice individual and collaborative research skills

• Synthesize primary and secondary sources

• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence

• Practice creative thinking and inquiry 

Criteria

CAPSTONE

20 points

MILESTONE

15 points

MILESTONE

10 points

BENCHMARK

5 points

N/A

0 points

Criterion Score

CONTEXT OF & PURPOSE FOR WRITING

Demonstrates a thorough
 understanding of context,
 audience, and purpose that is
 responsive to the assigned task(s)
 and focuses all elements of the
 work.

Demonstrates adequate
 consideration of context,
 audience, and purpose and a
 clear focus on the assigned
 task(s) (e.g., the task aligns
 with audience, purpose, and
 context).

Demonstrates awareness of
 context, audience, purpose, and
 to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g.,
 begins to show awareness of
 audience’s perceptions and
 assumptions).

Demonstrates minimal
 attention to context, audience,
 purpose, and to the assigned
 tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of
 instructor or self as audience).

Assignment
 used did not
 allow for
 assessment
 of this
 criteria.

Score of CONTEXT OF & PURPOSE FOR WRITING,

/ 20

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

Uses appropriate, relevant, and
 compelling content to illustrate
 mastery of the subject, conveying
 the writer’s understanding, and
 shaping the whole work.

Uses appropriate, relevant,
 and compelling content to
 explore ideas within the
 context of the discipline and
 shape the whole work.

Uses appropriate and relevant
 content to develop and explore
 ideas through most of the work.

Uses appropriate and relevant
 content to develop simple
 ideas in some parts of the
 work.

Assignment
 used did not
 allow for
 assessment
 of this
 criteria.

Score of CONTENT DEVELOPMENT,

/ 20

GENRE & DISCIPLINE CONVENTIONS

Demonstrates detailed attention
 to and successful execution of a
 wide range of conventions
 particular to a specific discipline
 and/or writing task (s) including
 organization, content,
 presentation, formatting, and
 stylistic choices

Demonstrates consistent use
 of important conventions
 particular to a specific
 discipline and/or writing
 task(s), including organization,
 content, presentation, and
 stylistic choices

Follows expectations
 appropriate to a specific
 discipline and/or writing task(s)
 for basic organization, content,
 and presentation

Attempts to use a consistent
 system for basic organization
 and presentation.

Assignment
 used did not
 allow for
 assessment
 of this
 criteria.

Score of GENRE & DISCIPLINE CONVENTIONS,

/ 20

SOURCES & EVIDENCE

Demonstrates skillful use of
 high quality, credible, relevant
 sources to develop ideas that are
 appropriate for the discipline and
 genre of the writing.

Demonstrates consistent use
 of credible, relevant sources
 to support ideas that are
 situated within the discipline
 and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to use
 credible and/or relevant sources
 to support ideas that are
 appropriate for the discipline
 and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to
 use sources to support ideas in the writing.

Assignment
 used did not
 allow for
 assessment
 of this
 criteria.

Score of SOURCES & EVIDENCE,

/ 20

CONTROL OF SYNTAX & MECHANICS

Uses graceful language that
 skillfully communicates meaning
 to readers with clarity and fluency,
 and is virtually error free.

Uses straightforward language
 that generally conveys
 meaning to readers. The
 language in the portfolio has
 few errors.

Uses language that generally
 conveys meaning to readers
 with clarity, although writing
 may include some errors.

Uses language that sometimes
 impedes meaning because of
 errors in usage.

Assignment
 used did not
 allow for
 assessment
 of this
 criteria.

Score of CONTROL OF SYNTAX & MECHANICS,

/ 20