Name Assignment #1 Rubric

Description This rubric will apply to Assignment #1.

Rubric Detail

Score (Max = 33) 18 55%

Levels of Achievement
Exceeds (3) Meets (2)
1. Content Knowledge Assignment demonstrates Assignment demonstrates the basic
(Overall) sophisticated use of content and use of content and addresses all
answer all prompt questions prompt questions to an acceptable
thoroughly. The assignment degree. the assignment
demonstrates the student's mastery demonstrates the student's
of content knowledge. This is adequate understanding of content
evidenced by extensive use of knowledge. This is evidenced by
concepts and terminology across use of concepts and terminology
posts/threads. Examples depict across some sections. Examples
understanding of concepts and are depict understanding of concepts
clear and accurate. Discussion is and are clear and accurate.
critical and insightful.

2. Mechanical (Review the
submission requirements section for
full details)
The student used no more than 1
incomplete sentence and/or 2 or
more misspelled/improperly used
words while completing the
assignment. Overall the assignment
has been completed in a
professional tone for an academic
paper. All instructions have been
followed regarding submission
requirements. Submission is within
the thresholds for the length
requirements.
The student used between 2-4
incomplete sentences and/or 3- 5
Misspelled /improperly used words
while completing the assignment.
Overall the assignment has been
completed in a professional tone for
an academic paper. All instructions
have been followed regarding
submission requirements.
Submission is within the thresholds
for the length requirements.

Assignment Specific Levels of Achievement

Introductory Questions Exceeds (3) Meets (2)
*NOTE: TO ACHIEVE A LEVEL 3, THE STUDENT MUST CONSISTENTLY APPLY THEIR SELECTE
3. Emerging Technology Response demonstrates
(Review questions contained within the sophisticated use of content. The use of content. The response
assignment to understand how these
will be applied)
4. Current Issue (Review
questions contained within the
assignment to understand how these
will be applied)
5. Ethical Frame (Review
questions contained within the
assignment to understand how these
will be applied)
Assignment Specific
Response demonstrates the basic
response demonstrates the demonstrates the student's
student's mastery of content adequate understanding of content
knowledge. All prompt questions knowledge. The concepts and
have been responded to. terminology are appropriate,
Description of the emerging accurate and clear, depicting an
technology is clear, thorough and understanding of concepts.
concise. Examples are relevant and
appropriate.
Response demonstrates Response demonstrates the basic
sophisticated use of content and use of content. The response
answers all prompt questions demonstrates the student's
thoroughly. The response adequate understanding of content
demonstrates the student's mastery knowledge. The concepts and
of content knowledge. All prompt terminology are appropriate,
questions have been responded to. accurate and clear, depicting an
This is evidenced by extensive use understanding of concepts.
of concepts and terminology
regarding the current issues at play.
Response depicts understanding of
concepts and are clear and
accurate.
Assignment demonstrates Response demonstrates the basic
sophisticated use of content and use of content. The response
answer all prompt questions demonstrates the student's
thoroughly. The assignment adequate understanding of content
demonstrates the student's mastery knowledge. The concepts and
of content knowledge. This is terminology are appropriate,
evidenced by extensive use of accurate and clear, depicting an
concepts and terminology regarding understanding of concepts.
suitable ethical framing. Discussion
of concepts and are clear and
accurate. All prompt questions have
been responded to.
Levels of Achievement
*NOTE: TO ACHIEVE A LEVEL 3, THE STUDENT MUST CONSISTENTLY APPLY THEIR SELECTE
Exceeds (3) Meets (2)
6. Trade-Offs (Review
questions contained within the
assignment to understand how
these will be applied)
Assignment demonstrates
sophisticated use of content and
answer all prompt questions
thoroughly. The assignment
demonstrates the student's
mastery of content knowledge.
This is evidenced by extensive use
of concepts and terminology
regarding trade-offs. Discussion of
benefits and costs and are clear
and accurate. All prompt questions
have been responded to.
Response demonstrates the basic
use of content. The response
demonstrates the student's
adequate understanding of content
knowledge. Discussions of benefits
and costs are appropriate, accurate
and clear, depicting an
understanding of concepts.

7. Transparency (Review Assignment demonstrates Assignment demonstrates the basic

questions contained within the
assignment to understand how these
will be applied)
sophisticated use of content and use of content and addresses all
answer all prompt questions prompt questions to an acceptable
thoroughly. The assignment degree. the assignment
demonstrates the student's mastery demonstrates the student's
of content knowledge. This is adequate understanding of the
evidenced by extensive appropriate concept of transparency. Response
use of concepts and terminology. depicts a clear understanding of
Response depicts understanding of transparency and is clear and
transparency and is clear and accurate.
accurate. Discussion is critical and
insightful.

8. Public Discourse Assignment demonstrates Assignment demonstrates the basic

(Review questions contained within the
assignment to understand how these
will be applied)
sophisticated use of content and use of content and addresses all
answer all prompt questions prompt questions to an acceptable
thoroughly. The assignment degree. the assignment
demonstrates the student's mastery demonstrates the student's
of content knowledge. This is adequate understanding of content
evidenced by extensive use of knowledge. This is evidenced by use
concepts and terminology. of concepts and terminology across
Examples depict understanding of some sections. Examples depict
the current public discourse and are understanding of the current public
clear and accurate. Gaps in the discourse and are clear and
discourse have been identified accurate. Gaps in the discourse
comprehensively including voices have been identified, including
that should be heard to ensure an some voices that should be heard to
effective debate - with rationale. A ensure an effective debate. A
balanced observation has been balanced observation has been
reported. Discussion is critical and reported.
insightful.
9. Government
Response (Review questions
contained within the assignment to
understand how these will be applied)
10. Degree of Comfort
& Conditions (Review
questions contained within the
assignment to understand how these
will be applied)
Assignment demonstrates Assignment demonstrates the basic
sophisticated use of content and use of content and addresses all
answer all prompt questions prompt questions to an acceptable
thoroughly. The assignment degree. the assignment
demonstrates the student's mastery demonstrates the student's
of content knowledge. This is adequate understanding of content
evidenced by extensive use of knowledge. This is evidenced by
concepts and terminology. extensive use of concepts and
Examples depict understanding of terminology. Examples depict
government responses, and an understanding of government
effort to meaningfully incorporate responses, to a limited degree and
Canadian content is evident. an effort to meaningfully
Material is clear and accurate. incorporate Canadian content is
Discussion is critical and insightful. evident. Material is clear and
accurate.
Assignment demonstrates Assignment demonstrates the basic
sophisticated use of content and use of content and addresses all
answer all prompt questions prompt questions to an acceptable
thoroughly. The assignment degree. The assignment
demonstrates the student's mastery demonstrates the student's
of content knowledge. This is adequate understanding of content
evidenced by an articulate approach knowledge. This is evidenced by a
to the level of comfort the student clear statement regarding the level
currently has, as well as reasonable of comfort the student currently
means to mitigate outstanding has, as well as reasonable means to
concerns. Examples depict mitigate outstanding concerns.
understanding of concepts and are Examples depict understanding of
clear and accurate. Discussion is concepts and are clear and
critical and insightful. accurate.
11. Readiness (Review
questions contained within the
assignment to understand how these
will be applied)
Rubric completed by:
Assignment demonstrates
sophisticated use of content and
answer all prompt questions
thoroughly. The assignment
demonstrates the student's
mastery of content knowledge.
This is evidenced by an appropriate
and accurate discussion regarding
considerations that would frame
society's readiness to accept this
technology. Solid rationale is
provided. Discussion is critical and
insightful.
John Smith
Assignment demonstrates the basic
use of content and addresses all
prompt questions to an acceptable
degree. the assignment
demonstrates the student's
adequate understanding of content
knowledge. The student has
provided a high-level description of
societal readiness with minimal
analysis of the circumstances or
rationale. Examples depict
understanding of concepts and are
clear and accurate.
 Note 1: If references are missing, the student is to be given a mark of 0 as this is a serious Academic Integrity Concern.
Note 2: If the assignment is less than 700 words (not including references) the student is to receive a mark of zero.
Note 3: If the assignment is over 1250 words (not including references) the TA will stop reading at the 1250 word ma
Levels of Achievement
Requires Additional Support (1) Missing or Seriously Deficient (0) Score
Assignment promotes uncertain or Assignment is missing or lacks detail
misguided use of concepts. Only in a number of areas to address
some of the prompt questions have prompt questions.
been addressed. The Assignment Misinformation/inaccurate
demonstrates the student has not information has been provided and
fully grasped content knowledge. serves as the basis of the response.
This is evidenced with little or no
use of concepts and terminology 2
across threads. Examples are
correct with some details.

The student used between 3-5
incomplete sentences and/or
between 4-6
misspelled/improperly used word
while completing the assignment.
Overall the assignment has been
completed in a professional tone
for an academic paper. The student
had 1-2 instances where
colloquialisms or a casual tone
have been used. All instructions
have been followed regarding
submission requirements.
Submission is under the length
requirements by not more than 50
words.
The student used more than 5
incomplete sentences and/or more
than 6 misspelled/improperly used
words while completing the
assignment. Overall the assignment
has been completed in a
professional tone for an academic
paper. The student had 3 or more
instances where colloquialisms or a
casual tone have been used. Paper
has mechanical deficits from the
submission requirements provided. 1
Submission is under the length
requirements by 50-100 words. (See
Note 2 regarding severe shortages
at the top of the rubric).

Levels of Achievement
Requires Additional Support (1) Missing or Seriously Deficient (0) Score
NTLY APPLY THEIR SELECTED ETHICAL FRAME TO THEIR RESPONSES.
 Response promotes uncertain or
misguided use of concepts. Only a
partial description has been
provided. The response
demonstrates the student has not
fully grasped content knowledge.
This is evidenced with little or no
use of concepts and terminology
across. Examples are correct with
some details, but a basic level of
detail.
Response is missing or lacks detail
in a number of areas to address
prompt questions.
Misinformation/inaccurate
information has been provided and
serves as the basis of the response.
3

Response promotes uncertain or Response is missing or lacks detail

misguided use of concepts. Only a
partial description has been
provided. The response
demonstrates the student has not
fully grasped content knowledge.
This is evidenced with little or no
use of concepts and terminology
across. Examples are correct with
some details, but a basic level of
detail.
in a number of areas to address
prompt questions.
Misinformation/inaccurate
information has been provided and
serves as the basis of the response.
2

Response promotes uncertain or Response is missing or lacks detail

misguided use of concepts. Only a
partial description has been
provided. The response
demonstrates the student has not
fully grasped content knowledge.
This is evidenced with little or no
use of concepts and terminology
across. Examples are correct with
some details, but a basic level of
detail.
in a number of areas to address
prompt questions.
Misinformation/inaccurate
information has been provided and
serves as the basis of the response.
1

Levels of Achievement
NTLY APPLY THEIR SELECTED ETHICAL FRAME TO THEIR RESPONSES.
Requires Additional Support (1) Missing or Seriously Deficient (0)
Response promotes uncertain or Assignment is missing or lacks detail
misguided use of concepts. Only a in a number of areas to address
partial description has been prompt questions.
provided. The response Misinformation/inaccurate
demonstrates the student has not information has been provided and
fully grasped content knowledge. serves as the basis of the response.
This is evidenced with little or no
discussion of the benefits or costs
that are being considered. Examples 3
are correct with some details, but a
basic level of detail.

Assignment promotes uncertain or Assignment is missing or lacks

misguided use of concepts. Only
some of the prompt questions have
been addressed. The Assignment
demonstrates the student has not
fully grasped content knowledge.
This is evidenced with little or no
use of concepts and terminology
across threads. Transparency is not
meaningfully addressed. Examples
are correct with some details.
detail in a number of areas to
address prompt questions.
Misinformation/inaccurate
information has been provided and
serves as the basis of the response.
0

Assignment promotes uncertain or Assignment is missing or lacks detail

misguided use of concepts. Only in a number of areas to address
some of the prompt questions have prompt questions.
been addressed. The Assignment Misinformation/inaccurate
demonstrates the student has not information has been provided and
fully grasped content knowledge. serves as the basis of the response.
This is evidenced with little or no
use of concepts and terminology
across threads. There is a lack of
balance in the observation of the
discourse Gaps in the discourse
have been identified to a limited 1
degree including voices that should
be heard to ensure an effective
debate without any rationale.
Examples are vague.
Assignment promotes uncertain or Assignment is missing or lacks detail
misguided use of concepts. Only in a number of areas to address
some of the prompt questions have prompt questions.
been addressed. The Assignment Misinformation/inaccurate
demonstrates the student has not information has been provided and
fully grasped content knowledge. serves as the basis of the response.
This is evidenced with little or no
meaningful analysis of the issues of
government response, and no
evidence has been provided of an
attempt to incorporate Canadian 2
content. There is limited use of
appropriate terminology. Examples
are correct with limited details.

Assignment promotes uncertain or Assignment is missing or lacks

misguided use of concepts. Only detail in a number of areas to
some of the prompt questions have address prompt questions.
been addressed. The Assignment Misinformation/inaccurate
demonstrates the student has not information has been provided and
fully grasped content knowledge. serves as the basis of the response.
This is evidenced with little or no
use of concepts and terminology
across threads. There is a limited
expression of the degree of comfort
the student has with the technology
and minimal mitigation measures or 0
those with a limited amount of
potential to be reasonably applied
are provided. Examples are correct
with some details.
Assignment promotes uncertain or Assignment is missing or lacks detail
misguided use of concepts. Only in a number of areas to address
some of the prompt questions have prompt questions.
been addressed. The Assignment Misinformation/inaccurate
demonstrates the student has not information has been provided and
fully grasped content knowledge. serves as the basis of the response.
An arbitrary statement of readiness
with minimal or no rationale for
why this is the case was provided.
This is evidenced with little or no 3
use of concepts and terminology
across threads. Examples are
correct with some details.
s is a serious Academic Integrity Concern.
e student is to receive a mark of zero.
the TA will stop reading at the 1250 word mark. All content beyond that point will be excluded.

Comments by Evaluator
The paper was well constructed and
thoughtful. All of the framing
questions were responded to. The
examples generally demonstrated
knowledge of the material, but in
some cases lacked sufficient detail
to confirm this. There was minimal
application of Canadian examples,
and the ethical frame was not
consistently applied.

Unfortunately there were

numerous spelling mistakes (noted
in the inline feedback). In addition,
the student slipped into a casual
(colloquial) tone during the
discussion of the current discourse
in a way that detracted from the
overall academic tone of the paper
(i.e. used contractions - "The study
didn't include the voice of First
Nations communities..." Paper was
not double spaced.

Comments by Evaluator
The paper clearly identifies the
technology and its current uses in
society today.

The paper provided a very high-

level description of only the most
obvious issues resulting from the
technology.

The ethical frame was well defined,

and a limited analysis of how it
applies to the selected technology
was provided. The student
frequently did not use appropriate
technical language to frame ethical
considerations.

Comments by Evaluator
The student thoroughly explored
the costs and benefits of the
technology. Both implicit and
explicit costs were identified with
the ethical frame clearly being
applied as part of the consideration.

The student relied an

unaccountable source to
substantiate criticisms of the
technology provider (i.e. a personal
blog on Medium). There is
conflicting information in other
media sources that are readily
available that readily refute the
accusations that serve as the basis
of the paper.

A limited scan of the discourse is

provided, with a severe bias toward
one side of the argument. The
student did not provide appropriate
references for the arguments and
did not leverage the ethical frame
to filter through the perspectives.
An overview of the global trend for
government responses to the key
issues is provided, with a high-level
call out of the Canadian position.

This section was framed in by the

fears created by the misinformation
that was noted in the section
regarding transparency. In addition,
the student provided no meaningful
measures to mitigate these
concerns.
An overview of society's readiness is
provided that is appropriate and
comprehensive. There is clear
rationale that reflects a suitable
application of the ethical frame.
The student reflected specifically on
Canadian society versus simply a
global scan, which was very
appropriate, given the degree to
which this technology is more
appropriate and intended for
developed nations.