Objectives of the assignment:
- Students will read and analyze a philosophically rich text.
- Students will write a cogent, well constructed essay.
Assignment:
a.) Define and explain Frankl’s understanding of: 1.) spiritual freedom and 2.) what sorts of lives can be meaningful.
b.) Argue for or against Frankl’s perspective.
Show that you have read the entirety of Man’s Search for Meaning – up to p. 122, “Logotherapy as a Technique” – by including details from the book.
Make sure you have a thesis statement. Make sure you support that thesis statement in your essay by organizing your essay around your thesis statement. Document your source/s by inserting a reference page and noting within your essay the source of your statement, if it is not yours.
This essay should be 2-3 pages in length.
here is the link for the book
https://edisciplinas.usp.br/pluginfile.php/3403095…
Rubric
Reflection Paper Rubric
Reflection Paper Rubric
Criteria |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBasic Assignment Requirements, Including Documentation of Sources
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40.0 pts
Paper meets all requirements of assignment: It demonstrates clear fulfillment of assignment objectives; it adheres to required length of paper; it follows format specifications, including citation style, with few to no errors.
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30.0 pts
Paper meets most of the requirements of the paper and fulfills the principle objectives of the assignment. The paper may be slightly too short/long, but not to the paper’s overall detriment. The paper adheres to format requirements, including citation style, with few errors.
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20.0 pts
Paper meets some of the basic requirements of assignment, including assignment objective, length, and format, but may contain significant shortcomings in one or more of these areas.
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0.0 pts
Paper does not meet the requirements of the assignment in any way. It fails to fulfill assignment objectives; it is grossly too short/long; it makes no attempt to implement required format, including citation style.
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40.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis
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10.0 pts
Thesis statement lays out a clear, specific, arguable claim that governs the paper as a whole. It is nuanced and complex and takes an original stance on a topic.
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7.0 pts
Thesis statement is evident and clearly relates to the entire paper. It makes a specific, arguable, relevant claim but is not as nuanced or original as it might be.
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3.0 pts
Thesis statement is present and identifiable in the paper but is confusing, extremely vague, or unrelated to the paper as a whole.
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0.0 pts
Paper contains no thesis statement or thesis statement is unidentifiable.
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
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10.0 pts
Organization is excellent. Individual paragraphs and sections within the paper are clearly delineated and build on each other. Transitions are used deftly both between and within sentences, paragraphs, and sections.
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7.0 pts
Paper shows development of a basic structure, including sensible paragraph breaks, an introduction and conclusion, and use of simple transition words and phrases. There may be slight repetition or disorganization.
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3.0 pts
There is some organization, but numerous problems impede readability and clarity. Paper may lack paragraph breaks or may contain little or no differentiation of topic between paragraphs. Transitions may be completely missing or inaccurate.
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0.0 pts
Paper is entirely disorganized. Ideas and evidence contain no semblance of structure or order.
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics, Punctuation, Clarity of Expression
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20.0 pts
Paper contains few or no errors in grammar, mechanics, or punctuation. Paper has clearly been carefully edited and proofread. Word choice, clarity of expression are excellent.
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15.0 pts
Paper contains a few errors in grammar, mechanics, or punctuation, but these errors are not systemic and do not seriously impact the reader’s impression of the essay. Paper may need more proofreading or editing, but does show signs of grammatical care and consideration. Ideas are relatively clearly expressed.
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10.0 pts
Paper shows consistent errors in some areas of grammar, mechanics, and/or punctuation. Although these errors may not impede the reader’s understand of the essay, they are disruptive to the reading experience and suggest a lack of editing. Word choice may be poor is some places.
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0.0 pts
Grammar, mechanics, and punctuation in paper do not adhere at all to the standards of written academic English. Errors in this area of the paper seriously impede the reader’s ability to understand paper. Paper is extremely confusing to the point of incomprehensibility.
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Quality of Argument
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20.0 pts
Reflection is insightful, engaging, complex, and relevant. Paper goes beyond the text to present ideas that are interesting to the reader.
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10.0 pts
Paper engages with the text with some originality and insight and displays a moderate level of critical thinking.
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5.0 pts
Reflection shows minimal insight.
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0.0 pts
Little to no attention or thought is given to the issue or the sources us
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