NO OUTSIDE SOURCES SHOULD BE USED ON THIS ASSIGNMENT. ONLY INFORMATION FROM THE VIDEO AND OTHER RESOURCES PROVIDED BELOW. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
ERD or Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, 6th Edition. (2018) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Washington, DC.This is a link to the document, which you can download for free:
ACCESS TO ERD: http://www.usccb.org/about/doctrine/ethical-and-religious-directives/upload/ethical-religious-directives-catholic-health-service-sixth-edition-2016-06.pdf
Watch
- Cioffi, A. (2019, March 9). BIO 603 VITAL ORGANS ASSIST SUBST 3 9 19 [Video file]. Retrieved from BIO 603 VITAL ORGANS ASSIST SUBST 3 9 19 (Links to an external site.)
- Cioffi, A. (2019, March 24). BIO 603 UNCONSCIOUS 3 23 19 [Video file]. Retrieved from BIO 603 UNCONSCIOUS 3 23 19 (Links to an external site.)
ASSIGNMENT BELOW:
After studying the course materials located on Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:
- Name some very important organs that are not vital organs.
- List the functional description of all the normal vital organs, including today’s exceptions.
- Is it possible to live without a vital organ? Why? Example?
- Distinction between assisting or substituting vital organs. Bioethical analysis.
- Do the following practices assist or substitute the vital organ? Why?
- Dialysis
- Respirator
- Ventilator
- Tracheotomy
- CPR
- Read and summarize ERD PART FIVE Introduction.
- Unconscious state: Definition.
- Clinical definitions of different states of unconsciousness: Compare and contrast
- Benefit vs Burden: bioethical analysis.
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
- References used, please cite properly according to the current APA style.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Essay/Paper Rubric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
30 pts Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 27 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 26 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrates a fair understanding of most of the issues/problems. 24 pts Acceptable Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most of the issues/problems. 21 pts Unacceptable Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
/ 30 pts |
|
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms |
25 pts Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 23 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 21 pts Fair Presents a superficial analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 19 pts Acceptable Presents an acceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 17 pts Unacceptable Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
/ 25 pts |
|
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
25 pts Distinguished Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 23 pts Excellent Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 20 pts Fair Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 18 pts Acceptable Provides acceptable responses to all issues/problems, lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 17 pts Unacceptable Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
/ 25 pts |
|
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
10 pts Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 8 pts Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 6 pts Fair Superficially uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 4 pts Acceptable Acceptable uses of the literature and other resources to inform their work. Lack of use of citations and extended referencing. 2 pts Unacceptable Unacceptable uses of the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
/ 10 pts |
|
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
10 pts Full Marks Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. 8 pts Excellent Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 6 pts Fair Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 4 pts Acceptable Demonstrate an acceptable level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 2 pts Unacceptable Demonstrates an unacceptable level of writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
/ 10 pts |
| Total Points: 0 | ||
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