Objective:

To increase resolve to have moral awareness, moral judgment, and moral courage
To develop skills in written communication
Required:

As a reminder of the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing, see Paraphrasing versus Plagiarism.pdf
Read Small Things and First Things.
Write a two-page essay (double-spaced, 1-inch margins) describing the importance of the small-things, first-things concept, with specific examples from the article and your personal life.
Submit your essay here.
See the grading rubric for details on how the assignment is graded and feedback once it is graded.

Rubric
Rubric on Small-Things First-Things (Essay2) (1)
Rubric on Small-Things First-Things (Essay2) (1)
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesribes the importance of the small-things, first-things concept
To develop moral awareness and judgment
5.0 pts
Excellent
4.0 pts
Very good
3.0 pts
Good
1.0 pts
Poor
0.0 pts
Unacceptable
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides an example from the article of the small-things first-things concept
To develop moral awareness and judgment
5.0 pts
Excellent
4.0 pts
Very good
3.0 pts
Good
1.0 pts
Poor
0.0 pts
Unacceptable
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThoughtfully desribes a personal example of the small-things first-things concept
Develops moral awareness and judgment
5.0 pts
Excellent
4.0 pts
Very good
3.0 pts
Good
1.0 pts
Poor
0.0 pts
Unacceptable
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUses correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format
To develop written communication skills
5.0 pts
Excellent
4.0 pts
Very good
3.0 pts
Good
1.0 pts
Poor
0.0 pts
Unacceptable
5.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0