full rubric.

1. Identify and clearly explain the main issue or problem under critical consideration.
2. Gather and analyze information to explore/investigate the issue or problem.
3. Consider and analyze other possible viewpoints, conclusions or decision/solutions to the issue or problem
4. Develop well-reasoned ideas, conclusions and/or decisions/solutions, checking them against relevant criteria and benchmarks

Step 2:  Read the Markkula case studies, then choose ONE to examine in this essay.  Employ the TGS Critical Thinking Rubric as framework for analyzing the case.  Begin with an Introduction that states the purpose of your analysis.  Use the FOUR key steps in the rubric as the format framework of a short position paper (details below).  Employ the sub-steps within each of the four key steps to further direct your analysis and writing.

Deliverables

Deliverables

Format

Present your final analysis in an APA style paper with the structure given below. Refer to the TGS Communications Rubric and associated resources, including the writing tutors in WRIT 689, as needed.

1.      Cover Sheet

• • Include Turnitin.com originality score

2.      Introduction

• • Begin by clearly identifying the ethical issues.
  • Describe in strong terms why the issue is the most critical issue that management must address.
  • Include a thesis statement that contains your main argument.

3.      Supporting (Body) Paragraphs

• • Briefly define the five ethical approaches before you use the ethical approaches to evaluate the options you have identified.
  • Keep in mind the ‘one idea to one paragraph’ rule: each supporting paragraph should contain one idea and its supporting details. If you start writing about a new idea, you need to begin a new paragraph.
  • Make sure each body paragraph has a topic sentence that holds the main point of the paragraph and that directly supports the thesis statement.

4.      Conclusion

• • Write a conclusion that clearly summarizes and ends the paper. Do not introduce new topics in the conclusion.
  • Restate your thesis and sum up your arguments.

5.      References (not Bibliography, Reference List, or Works Cited, which are terms from sytles other than APA)

• • Must be on its own page
  • Must agree with your text citations and include only entries that were cited within the body of the paper. Do not introduce sources here that you have not referenced in the body of the paper.

Follow these guidelines:

• Use the TGS Critical Thinking Rubric to guide your analysis.
• Use the TGS Written Communications Rubric to guide your writing.
• Draw in references from at least one reputable outside resource related to the topic to support your conclusions or proposed decisions.
• Employ APA Style 6ed for format and citation guidance.
• Include a cover sheet with your name and the Turnitin.com originality score.

Remember: Even though I have suggested the major headings for your short paper, you should still follow best practices for structuring the paper.

• An effective introduction grabs the reader’s attention and sets the tone and direction for the rest of the paper.  In reading an introduction, the reader should have a clear idea of what will follow.  Supporting paragraphs move the reader from the general introduction to the more specific aspects of your analysis in the paper.
• The body paragraphs show how the information you are providing supports and relates to your thinking.
• Each paragraph should include a topic sentence, which contains the main point of the paragraph.
• The Conclusion brings to a close what you have presented in your paper.

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