Final Essay: Signature Assignment - Movie Morals

Assignment Instructions: 
Respond to all the prompts with any one of the following choices: 
    • Five-paragraph essay with a title page and reference page with at least three APA-formatted academic references, at approximately (1000 words) long.
       
Choose one of the movies to watch from the list below. 
    • Abandon Ship (1957) *free YouTube
    • John Q (2002)
    • The Dark Knight (2008) graphic content warning
    • Watchman (2009) graphic content warning
    • Gone Baby Gone (2007) graphic content warning
    • Flight (2012)
    • Eye in the Sky (2015)*
    • The Box (2009) graphic content warning
    • Sophies Choice (1982)
    • Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
    • Injustice (2021)
    • Saving Private Ryan (1998) graphic content warning
    • My Sisters Keeper (2009)
    • Gattaca (1997)
    • Awakening (1990)
    • The Last King of Scotland (2006)
Prompts/Outline: 
 After watching your chosen film:  
1. Choose two ethical theories/medical principles to apply the moral dilemma presented in the film. Choose from the list below: Warning:  As we have learned, it is only possible to argue an ethical situation using the four pillars with a normative ethical theory as a foundation.  Autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice look different from a Kantian perspective than a utilitarian one.
  • Virtue ethics 
  • Utilitarian ethics 
  • Kantian ethics 
  • Autonomy
  • Beneficence
  • Non-maleficence
  • Justice
2. Introduction: Outline the movie and then describe the two chosen theories in your own words, backing up your views with academic resources as evidence for your explanation of the moral views.
3. Body: Discuss how these two chosen theories could provide solutions or remedies for the ethical dilemma featured within the film. Be sure your analysis follows this structure and addresses all of the following:
      • Outline the paramount features of your chosen theories, which are found in the movie?
      • What conflicts, which are present in the film, relate to your chosen theories? 
      • What moral guidance does the ethical theories you selected provide the characters in the film?
  1. Conclusion: Provide a summary of what you have discussed and reflect on what you have learned. Point out the possible weaknesses of your selected theories, and then apply what you have learned to both your personal and professional life.
 The Rubrics:
Final Essay: Signature Assignment - Movie Morals
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction
Introduce the movie and the moral conflict within it. Introduce the two moral approaches you will develop, contrast, and apply within the essay.
20 to >17.5 pts
Mastery
• Introduced the movie and the moral conflict within it. • Titled the paper correctly. • Introduced the two moral approaches you will develop, contrast, and apply within the essay.
17.5 to >14.5 pts
Near Mastery
• Either did not Introduce the movie and the moral conflict within it. • Or did not title the paper correctly. • Introduced the two moral approaches you will develop, contrast, and apply within the essay.
14.5 to >11.5 pts
Below Mastery
• Did not Introduce the movie and the moral conflict within it. • And did not title the paper correctly. • Introduced the two moral approaches you will develop, contrast, and apply within the essay.
11.5 to >0 pts
No Evidence
• Did not Introduce the movie and the moral conflict within it. • Did not title the paper correctly. • Did not Introduce the two moral approaches you will develop, contrast, and apply within the essay.
20 pts
 This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntentional Learning and Reflection: Graduates will be able to evaluate their thinking and determine best practices within a quality improvement framework.
Body: Explain the two moral approaches you have chosen.  Apply the moral approaches to the movie dilemma and choose how they reflect “The Good.”.
threshold: 50.0 pts
50 pts
Mastery: • Explained the two moral approaches you have chosen. • Apply the moral approaches to the movie dilemma, • Made an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
44.5 pts
Near Mastery: • Explained the two moral approaches you have chosen. • Either did not apply the moral approaches to the movie dilemma, • Or did not make an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
37 pts
Below Mastery: • Explained the two moral approaches you have chosen. • Did not apply the moral approaches to the movie dilemma, • And did not make an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
29.5 pts
No Evidence: • Did not explain the two moral approaches you have chosen. • Did not apply the moral approaches to the movie dilemma, • Did not make an argument on how the decision reflects “The Good.”
50 pts
 This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDecision Making and Judgement: Graduates will be able to reframe their thinking and discriminate effective from ineffective practices in a given scenario.
Conclusion: Defend your choice on which moral principles best supports the Movie’s Dilemma.  Provide one counterargument to your contention. Recap the topic while demonstrating how your solution reflects the “Good Life.”
threshold: 20.0 pts
20 pts
Mastery: • Defended your choice on which moral principle best supports the Movie’s Dilemma. • Provided a possible counterargument to your contention. • Recapped the body and provided how your solution reflects the “good life.”
17.5 pts
Near Mastery: • Defended your choice on which moral principle best supports the Movie’s Dilemma. • Either did not provide a possible counterargument to your contention. • Or did not recap the body and provide how your solution reflects the “good life.”
14.5 pts
Below Mastery: • Defended your choice on which moral principle best supports the Movie’s Dilemma. • Did not provide a possible counterargument to your contention. • Did not recap the body and provide how your solution reflects the “good life.”
11.5 pts
No Evidence: • Did not defend your choice on which moral principle best supports the Movie’s Dilemma. • Did not provide a possible counterargument to your contention. • Did not recap the body and provide how your solution reflects the “good life.”
20 pts
 This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnderstand and apply APA citation and referencing
Final Essay: Movie Moral
threshold: 10.0 pts
10 pts
Mastery: • Proved reference page • Citations are APA formatted • Minimum of two references
8.5 pts
Near Mastery: • Proved reference page • Either the citations are not APA formatted • Or learner does not have a minimum of two references
7 pts
Below Mastery: • Proved reference page • The citations are not APA formatted • And learner does not have a minimum of two references
5.5 pts
No Evidence: • No reference page • The citations are not APA formatted • Learner does not have a minimum of two references
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Field of study: 
Reading
Date Due: 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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