PH1005 Applying Philosophical Concepts: Apply philosophical concepts to contemporary issues that have been affected by technology.  Assessment Rubric

0 Not Present

1

Needs Improvement

2

Meets Expectations

Applying
Philosophical Perspectives to the Digital World

Identify a

philosophical question for exploration and at least one philosophical
concept from which the question will be explored.

LO1: Identify questions
that are philosophical in nature.

Response is missing.

Response identifies a question, but the
question is not framed as a philosophical inquiry. Additionally, the response
indicates philosophical concepts that are not appropriate selections for
inquiry into the particular question, or identification of philosophical
concepts is missing.  

Response identifies a question that is
philosophical in nature and centered on the theme of digital technology.
Additionally, the question can be explored using one or more selected and
identified philosophical concept(s).

Include a central thesis that answers a philosophical question related
to digital technology.

LO2: Construct
a central thesis to answer philosophical questions.

.

Response is missing.

Response includes a thesis, but the thesis is
poorly-defined and does not respond to the selected philosophical question.

Response includes a clearlydefined central
thesis that reflects careful consideration of the selected philosophical
question, and is informed by the chosen philosophical concept(s).

Written Communication: Write with clarity,
coherence, and purpose.

0 Not
Present

1

Needs
Improvement

2

Meets
Expectations

LO1: Construct complete and correct sentences
(AWE 2; Sentence Level

Skills)

Sentences
are incoherent and impede reader’s access to ideas.

Sentences
are incomplete and/or include fragments and run-on sentences, limiting
reader’s access to ideas.

Sentences structure effectively conveys
meaning to the reader. 

LO2:
Demonstrate the effective use of grammar and mechanics. (AWE 2; Sentence
Level Skills)

Multiple inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics
impede reader’s access to ideas.

Some
inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics limit reader’s access to ideas.

Use of
grammar and mechanics is straightforward and effectively conveys meaning to
reader.

LO3:
Create cohesive paragraphs with a clear

Paragraphs, or lack of paragraphs, impede

Construction
of main idea and/or supporting paragraphs limit reader’s access to ideas.

Main
idea and/or supporting paragraphs effectively convey meaning to reader.

Support a central thesis
using arguments drawn from

philosophical concepts and academic research.

LO3: Defend philosophical arguments. 

Response
is missing.

Response includes fewer than three arguments
to support the central thesis. Additionally, the arguments chosen do not
clearly support the thesis, are not well-researched, or do not extend from
existing philosophical schools of thought.

Response
includes a minimum of three arguments that clearly support the thesis.
Arguments are related to digital technology, wellresearched, and drawn from
existing philosophical schools of thought.

central
idea. (AWE 2; Paragraph Level Skills)

reader’s access to ideas.

LO4: Use supporting material to support a
claim. (AWE 2; Use of Evidence)

Supporting
materials are not present.

Supporting material is used inconsistently or inappropriately.

Supporting material is used to enhance
meaning.  Writing is appropriately
paraphrased and uses direct quotes as applicable.

Exceeds
Expectations: Perspective Taking

LO1:  Relate academic

philosophical inquiry to personal life or work
experiences.

The response
integrates academic philosophical inquiry to an exploration of contemporary
digital issues, and relates this exploration to the student’s own life or
work experiences.

¨Yes

¨No