In Chapter 1, you studied the three ethical perspectives (relativism, emotivism, and ethical egoism), and in Chapter 2, you saw examples of how to apply ethical theories and perspectives to various concrete issues. The purpose of this discussion is to help you understand and apply ethical perspectives. Prepare and post a response to the following prompt:

Define and contrast the three ethical perspectives. How do the perspectives differ from the ethical theories? What does each ethical perspective tell us about morality and virtue?

Think of an issue that has occurred in your community during the past year. This may be a public issue that has generated interest in the press, or it may be something that has come up in your child’s school, in your church, in a social club you belong to, or in your neighborhood. Describe the issue, and then analyze the issue from the viewpoint of one of the ethical perspectives. Apply the perspective to the issue in the same way that the author applies the theories and perspectives to the issues in the text.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required resources and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center . Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.

Carefully review the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.

Ethical Considerations Draft 

This week, you will submit your Ethical Considerations draft. This portion of the Course Project will provide an evaluation of the ethical considerations associated with the student’s chosen technology in relation to its impact on humanity (roughly two pages, APA format). 

Following are the components needed for this section:A detailed evaluation of the ethical considerations associated with the technology in relation to its impact on humanity An illustration of at least two specific ethical theories that differentiates their varying approaches in consideration of the questions raised by the selected technology At least one statistical graph or visual aid that supports or provides value to the sectionIn-text, APA-fformatted citations with a reference page

The assessment should be well written and should incorporate proper grammar and no spelling errors. It should incorporate an introduction, body, and a conclusion paragraph.

 

COMM 215 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment What is a Good Resource

  

One of the most effective ways that we can improve our communication within the organizational context is through adapting the language that we use. A simple, yet effective way to do this is through the method that your textbook describes as “active listening”. This strategy is explained in Chapter Four of your textbook.

Describe a time when you were trying to communicate with another person and active listening would have been helpful. What was the situation? How did he/she respond? How did you respond? What could you have done to improve the communication?
 

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Minimum of 1 scholarly source

Introduction
You began this session considering a moral-ethical dilemma you yourself faced that you either resolved or failed to resolve, but hopefully learned from. You may never have given much thought to ethical theory nor what ethical premises/paradigms you have unconsciously held.

Instructions
Now that you have had an opportunity to explore ethics formally, create a reflective assessment of your learning experience and the collaborations you engaged in throughout this session. You will submit both of the following:

• A written reflection
• An oral presentation using VoiceThread or a PowerPoint narrated slide show. If you choose to do a VoiceThread, be sure to submit the link to the VoiceThread and make it so the instructor is authorized to view it. If you need help in doing so, please call the Chamberlain help desk for aid.

For the written reflection, revisit your ethical memoir and address the following:

• What ethical theory best applies to your experience? The good and the evil
• Which significant author you have studied most speaks to your own ethical paradigm as you are (re)forming it now?
• If you did not resolve your ethical dilemma when you experienced it, what would you do now and why?

For the oral presentation, briefly summarize your memoire and explore your process of transformation in this course.

• Discuss your experiences of the course, your beginnings and where you are now. Consider your interaction in discussions and groups.
• Are we a society of learners who greatly benefit from interactions?
• Or are we islands, whose individual systems and beliefs are exclusive to ourselves?

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• Length: 2 pages (not including title page or references page)
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title page
• References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)

Presentation Requirements

• Length: 2-3 minutes

Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Ethical Reflection Grading Rubric.

Weekly Objectives (WO)
WO2, 2.6, 7.2

Rubric

Ethical Reflection Grading Rubric – 75 pts

Ethical Reflection Grading Rubric – 75 pts

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength	5.0 pts Outstanding Meets length requirement 0.0 pts No Effort	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent	10.0 pts Outstanding Addresses all aspects of the assignment. 8.5 pts Above Average Addresses most aspects of the assignment. 7.5 pts Average Addresses some aspects of the assignment. 6.0 pts Below Average Addresses few aspects of the assignment. 0.0pts No Effort	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis	15.0 pts Outstanding Throughout the whole work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings. 12.75 pts Above Average Throughout most of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings. 11.25 pts Average Throughout some of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings. 6.0 pts Below Average Throughout little of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages readings and course materials in support of writer’s evident effort to understand ethical problems; establishes good use of theoretical underpinnings. 0.0pts No Effort	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection	15.0 pts Outstanding Clearly articulates several connections between the course concepts and life experiences and conducts insightful examination of course experience with several clear examples and support. 12.75 pts Above Average Articulates some connections between the course concepts and life and conducts some examination of the course experience with several clear examples and support. 11.25 pts Average Articulates some connections between the course concepts and life experiences and conducts some examination of the course experience but examination could be refined and more in depth. 6.0 pts Below Average Presents unclear connection between the course concepts and life experiences and conducts little examination of the course experience. 0.0pts No Effort	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Concepts	10.0 pts Outstanding Ideas are logically organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, that come together in complete concepts. 8.5 pts Above Average Ideas are well organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, with complete concepts. 7.5 pts Average Organization and concepts need some restructuring. 6.0 pts Below Average Organization and concepts are difficult to follow and incomplete. 0.0pts No Effort	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting / Presentation	10.0 pts Outstanding Throughout the whole work, the writing/presentation actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; has a professional and consistent format and articulates clearly (presentation). 8.5 pts Above Average Throughout most of the work, the writing/presentation actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; has a professional and consistent format and articulates clearly (presentation). 7.5 pts Average Throughout some of the work, the writing/presentation actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; has a professional and consistent format and articulates clearly (presentation). 6.0 pts Below Average Throughout little of the work, the writing/presentation actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; has a professional and consistent format and articulates clearly (presentation). 0.0pts No Effort	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting	10.0 pts Outstanding Throughout the whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper). 8.5 pts Above Average Throughout most of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper). 7.5 pts Average Throughout some of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper). 6.0 pts Below Average Throughout little of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page/slide includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style (paper). 0.0pts No Effort	10.0 pts
Total Points: 75.0