Ethics Assignment List

Assignments for Grading Schemes

Rules for Grading Schemes

All of these are required formal elements, but you can adjust the percentage weights a bit. See descriptions below.

1. Final Exam 25-50%
2. Short Essay, 20%
3. Preparation, 15-30%

You may choose additional formal or informal assignments from the list below. Informal work cannot exceed 30% of your grade weight.

Class Presentation - Short (informal, optional, 10-15%)

A brief (10-15 minute) class presentation of a topic of your choice (in consultation with your professor).

Critical Analysis Paper (formal, optional, 10-25%)

This is a standard philosophy paper in which you take on a topic relevant to class that can be discussed critically in 5-7 pages. See the course schedule or contact me for topic approval.Final Exam (formal) An exam based on the study questions from the course.

This assignment is required. Weight: 25%-50%

Journal (informal, optional, 5-10%, 3-6 entries)

Journal entries of 2-3 pages (1-2 screens of email text) each reflecting on course content or topics related to the course. Entries should be submitted by email one at a time for interactive response. Journals must be completed by April 15.

Mid-term Exam (formal, optional, 0-25%)

In class open book essay exam. 2 essays.

Movie Reflection Paper (informal, optional, 10%)

Write a 3-4 page analysis of the representation of an ethical issue or problem in a popular film. Must be completed by April 15th.

Preparation (formal, required, 20%)

Your preparation for class will be assessed by short electronic quizzes given at the start of most classes.

Short research paper (formal, optional, 10-15%)

This short research assignment allows you to look into a course question or topic of interest to you. ©2015 by Mark Alfino, Department of Philosophy, Gonzaga University.