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Awareness of global effects of the product/practice/event (p/p/e)

Seems to have considered only effects on immediate users.

Some awareness of the more extended effects of the p/p/e.

Good understanding of the widespread effects of the p/p/e but with somewhat limited perspective about long-term factors.

In-depth understanding of the widespread effects, both immediate and long-term, of the p/p/e on users and non-users locally and globally.

Deep and complex understanding of the immediate and long-term issues involving the p/p/e on users and non-users locally and globally.

Understanding of:

economic factors
social implications
ethical concerns

Little or no understanding of economic factors involved in the creation and/or use of the p/p/e.

Some understanding of these economic factors as applied to this p/p/e.

Good understanding economic factors as applied to this p/p/e and how it affects other related p/p/e's etc.

In-depth understanding of economic factors as applied to this p/p/e and how it affects other related p/p/e’s etc.

Deep and complex understanding of economic factors applied to this and related products and the impact they may have on the economy at large as well as long term trends.

Awareness of implications to society at large

Little or no understanding of (or interest in?) implications to society involved in the creation and/or use of the p/p/e.

Moderate understanding of the implications to society in the creation and/or use of the p/p/e.

Good understanding of the implications to society in the creation and/or use of the p/p/e, as well as its relation to general societal issues.

In-depth understanding of the immediate and long-term implications to society in the creation and/or use of the p/p/e.

Deep and complex understanding of the immediate and long-term implications to society in the creation and/or use of the p/p/e, and the overall potential benefits and risks to society.

Awareness of (other) contemporary issues (political, cultural, ...):

Little or no understanding of (or interest in?) contemporary issues directly related to the creation and/or use of the p/p/e.

Moderate understanding of the main relevant contemporary issues directly related to the creation and/or use of the p/p/e.

Good understanding of all the relevant contemporary issues directly related to the creation and/or use of the p/p/e.

In-depth understanding of all the relevant contemporary issues directly related to the creation and/or use of the p/p/e.

Deep and complex understanding of all the relevant contemporary issues related to the creation and/or use of the p/p/e, as well as of issues that may be only tangentially related; good analysis of all these issues and how they might impact the general acceptance of the p/p/e and how this might affect the future development of similar p/p/e's.

Understanding of ethical and professional issues

Little or no understanding of professional/ethical issues even where are serious questions involved.

Some consideration of professional ethical issues raised directly by the p/p/e.

Good understanding of all the essential issues related to the p/p/e; reasonable analysis of the relevant issues.

In-depth understanding and analysis of all the essential issues related to the p/p/e.

Deep and complex understanding of the professional issues involved and the ethical implications of the p/p/e; careful, convincing analysis of all relevant factors.

Presentation of ideas and organization of the paper

Bland presentation; sequencing and pace of topics seems random; doesn't lead up to any clear conclusions.

Some of the ideas are presented well; others are lacking; offers plausible conclusion(s).

Ideas are well organized and help the reader move along; the key points are presented but does not demonstrate in-depth understanding; leads up to convincing conclusion(s).

In-depth understanding is provided by giving clear definitions and well defined examples; provides convincing conclusion(s).

The paper is clear and focused; relevant, quality details give the reader important information; helps the reader develop insight into the topic.

Style

Occasional problems with word choices and sentence structure, leaving the reader unsure of the meaning; often resorts to jargon/ clichés.

Words and sentences are adequate in general but lack energy; reader has to struggle to keep reading to the end.

Good writing style; sentences flow smoothly and evenly.

Very good writing style; excellent flow while keeping readers mostly engaged.

Compelling writing style; connects strongly with the reader and keeps him or her engaged right to the end.

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