PHI103.W2A1.02.2021

Description:


Total Possible Score: 6.00

States a Thesis Statement on a Topic and Addresses All Parts of Step 1

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately states a thesis statement on a topic and thoroughly addresses all parts of step 1.

Proficient - States a thesis statement on a topic and addresses all parts of step 1. Minor details are missing, slightly unclear, or inaccurate.

Basic - Vaguely states a thesis statement on a topic and minimally addresses all parts of step 1. Relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to state a thesis statement on a topic and address all parts of step 1; however, significant details are missing, unclear and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The thesis statement on a topic and all parts of step 1 are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Presents the Main Reason(s) in Favor of the Thesis in Standard Form, and Addresses All Parts of Step 2

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately presents the main reason(s) in favor of the thesis in standard form and thoroughly addresses all parts of step 2.

Proficient - Presents the main reason(s) in favor of the thesis in standard form and addresses all parts of step 2. Minor details are missing, slightly unclear, or underdeveloped.

Basic - Vaguely presents the main reason(s) in favor of the thesis in standard form and minimally addresses all parts of step 2. Relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present the main reason(s) in favor of the thesis in standard form and address all parts of step 2; however, significant details are missing, unclear, and underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The main reason(s) in favor of the thesis in standard form and all parts of step 2 are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


States the New Premise(s) Needed to Make the Argument Valid, and Addresses All Parts of Step 3

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately states the new premise(s) needed to make the argument valid, and thoroughly addresses all parts of step 3.

Proficient - States the new premise(s) intended to make the argument valid and addresses all parts of step 3. Minor details are missing, slightly unclear, or inaccurate.

Basic - Vaguely states the new premise(s) intended to make the argument valid and minimally addresses all parts of step 3. Relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to state the new premise(s) intended to make the argument valid and address all parts of step 3; however, significant details are missing, unclear and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The new premise(s) needed to make the argument valid and all parts of step 3 are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Discusses Whether the New Premise Is True and Addresses All Parts of Step 4

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses whether the new premise is true and comprehensively addresses all parts of step 4.

Proficient - Discusses whether the new premise is true and addresses all parts of step 4. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Vaguely discusses whether the new premise is true and minimally addresses all parts of step 4. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss whether the new premise is true and address parts of step 4; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of whether the new premise is true and all parts of step 4 are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


States the New Version of the Argument in Standard Form

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately states the new version of the argument in standard form.

Proficient - States the new version of the argument in standard form. Minor details are missing, slightly unclear, or inaccurate.

Basic - Vaguely states the new version of the argument in standard form. Relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to state the new version of the argument in standard form; however, significant details are missing, unclear and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The statement of the new version of the argument in standard form is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Discusses Whether the New Argument Is Deductively Valid and Whether the Premises Are True

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses whether the new argument is deductively valid and whether the premises are true.

Proficient - Discusses whether the new argument is deductively valid and whether the premises are true. Minor details are missing.

Basic – Minimally discusses whether the new argument is deductively valid and whether the premises are true. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss whether the new argument is deductively valid and whether the premises are true; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of whether the new argument is deductively valid and whether the premises are true is either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Presents an Objection to the Argument and Addresses All Parts of Step 7

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately presents an objection to the argument and thoroughly addresses all parts of step 7.

Proficient - Presents an objection to the argument and addresses all parts of step 7. Minor details are missing, slightly unclear, or inaccurate.

Basic - Vaguely presents an objection to the argument and minimally addresses all parts of step 7. Relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present an objection to the argument and address all parts of step 7; however, significant details are missing, unclear, and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The objection to the argument and all parts of step 7 are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

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.