PHI103.W3A1.05.2015

Description:


Total Possible Score: 10.00

Presents the Revised Main Argument in Standard Form

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Presents the revised main argument in standard form. The argument contains no errors of logic.

Proficient - Presents the revised main argument in standard form. The argument contains few errors in clarity or logic.

Basic - Presents the revised main argument. The argument contains some errors in clarity or logic and/or is not in standard form.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present the revised main argument; however, the main argument contains many errors in clarity or logic and is not standard form.

Non-Performance - The main argument is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Presents a Counterargument in Standard Form

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Presents a clear counterargument in standard form. The argument contains no errors of logic.

Proficient - Presents a counterargument in standard form. The argument contains few errors in clarity or logic.

Basic - Presents a counterargument. The argument contains some errors in clarity or logic and/or is not in standard form.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present a counterargument; however, the argument contains many errors in clarity or logic and is not in standard form.

Non-Performance - The counterargument is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Provides Support for the Premises of the Counterargument

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Provides support for all premises of the counterargument by comprehensively providing clarification of the meaning of each premise and supporting evidence. The supporting evidence provides clear and appropriate reasons for thinking each premise is true.

Proficient - Provides support for all premises of the counterargument by providing clarification of the meaning of each premise and supporting evidence. The supporting evidence provides appropriate reasons for thinking each premise is true. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Provides support for most premises of the counterargument by providing clarification of the meaning of each premise and supporting evidence. The supporting evidence provides somewhat appropriate reasons for thinking each premise is true. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide support for all premises of the counterargument; however, does not provide clarification of the meaning of each premise and supporting evidence. The supporting evidence does not provide appropriate reasons for thinking each premise is true, and significant details are missing and entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The supporting evidence for the premises of the counterargument is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains How The Conclusion of The Counterargument Follows From its Premises

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains how the conclusion of the counterargument follows from the premises. 

Proficient - Explains how the conclusion of the counterargument follows from the premises.  Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Partially explains how the conclusion of the counterargument follows from the premises. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the conclusion of the counterargument follows from the premises; however, significant details are missing and entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the conclusion of the counterargument follow from its premises is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Discusses the Primary Points of Disagreement and Presents an Objection to the Original Argument

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the primary points of disagreement between sincere and intelligent proponents of both sides and clearly presents a central objection to the original argument, thoroughly indicating the part of the argument the objection is aimed at and provides appropriate supporting evidence for the objection.

Proficient - Discusses the primary points of disagreement between sincere and intelligent proponents of both sides and presents a central objection to the argument, indicating the part of the argument the objection is aimed at and provides supporting evidence for the objection. The discussion or objection has minor weaknesses in clarity or strength or is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially  discusses the primary points of disagreement between sincere and intelligent proponents of both sides and somewhat presents a central objection to the argument, minimally indicating the part of the argument the objection is aimed at and provides inappropriate supporting evidence for the objection. The discussion and/or objection has weaknesses in clarity or strength and/or is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss primary points of disagreement between sincere and intelligent proponents of both sides and present a central objection to the argument; however, does not indicate the part of the argument the objection is aimed at and does not provide appropriate supporting evidence for the objection. The discussion and objection has significant weaknesses in clarity and strength and is severely underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the primary points of disagreement and objection to the original argument are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Word Requirement

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.