Maximum Points Possible = 10
Analysis of the
Ethical Issue
(3 point
possible)
Thorough, wellwritten
analysis of
public health goals,
risks, ethical
conflicts, scope of
authority, laws,
precedent cases, and
professional code of
ethics
3 points
Most but not all of
the aspects
surrounding the issue
have been explored –
writing is muddy in
some spots
2 points
Analysis of the issue
does not cover nearly
enough aspects
surrounding the issue
– is written poorly
and/or difficult to
understand
1 points
Not submitted/
completed.
0 points
Evaluation of
Ethical
Dimensions of
Public Health
Options
(3 point
possible)
Thoughtful, wellwritten
evaluation of
utility, justice,
respect for liberty,
and respect for
legitimate public
institutions
3 points
Relatively complete
evaluation of four
ethical dimensions –
some parts
superficial or not
properly fleshed out
2 points
Analysis is poorly
written, incomplete,
and/or difficult to
understand
1 points
Not completed/
submitted.
0 points
Justification for
One Public
Health Option
(3 point
possible)
Well-written,
thoughtful
justification for the
option, describing
effectiveness,
proportionality,
necessity,
impartiality, least
infringement, public
justification
3 points
Justification covers
most aspects but is
not completely
fleshed out
2 points
Justification section
is incomplete,
superficial and/or
poorly written
1 point
Not completed/
submitted.
0 points
Overall writing/
grammar
(1 point
possible)
Grammar is accurate.
Writing is clear and
engaging. APA
formatting is adhered
to perfectly,
including citations,
references, and
formatting
1 point
Grammar has too
many errors, writing
is confusing. APA
formatting is
incomplete – or not
submitted/
completed.


