Rock Ethics Institute

The Rock Ethics Institute is pleased to collaborate with Penn State Undergraduate Education and offer the Rock Ethics Institute Undergraduate Prize in Moral Inquiry. There are two such awards, each in the amount of $500.

Below you will find the details for being considered for the award, as well as the judging rubric.

Assignment Description:

To be considered for the Rock Ethics Institute Undergraduate Prize in Moral Inquiry, you need to submit an analysis of the ethical considerations and implications that you encountered in your project. Your analysis should provide a reflection on the ethical principles that influenced your research approach and the broader implications of your findings.

Objectives:

1. Ethical Considerations Scope: What ethical considerations did you encounter in your research?
2. Ethical Integration and Analysis: Discuss how ethical considerations shaped the course of your research and any adjustments you made in response to these considerations.
3. Implications and Reflection: Reflect on the potential ethical implications of the results of your research. Consider both the immediate and long-term consequences of your findings.

Format and Submission:

• Your analysis should be submitted as a PDF file.
• The length should be between 500–750 words.
• Cite relevant literature or resources to support your ethical analysis. Citations do not count toward word count.
• Adhere to the formatting and citation styles as per your departmental guidelines.

Assessment Criteria: