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CP 12 Philosophy Unit Synthesis Essay
In this unit we have discussed how society treats and values its citizens, and in what ways some segments of society are not given equal treatment. After the class discussion of “Why Millennials Can’t Afford to be Colorblind,” research a connected current societal issue to analyze in an essay by selecting three articles that address a common current issue and using evidence from each in your argument.
Think about: To what extent are marginalized groups treated differently in society, and what are the consequences of this disenfranchisement?
Prompt: Choose one marginalized group on which to focus your argument, identify how they are treated in society, and analyze the consequences of that disenfranchisement for the group and society as a whole.
Criteria: MLA format, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, 500 word minimum, corresponding Works Cited page. Your essay must include:
Clear argumentative claim
Intro, body, and concluding paragraphs
4-5 paragraphs, 500-1000 words
Include multiple pieces of evidence from at least 3 different articles
Include an MLA formatted works cited page that properly documents the articles cited
Criterion
5 – Advanced
100 97 93
4 – Proficient
92 87 83
3 – Basic
81 77 73
2 – Below Basic
71 67 63
1 – Far Below Basic
62 57 50
Focus/ Claim
⠁Insightfully addresses all aspects of the prompt
⠁Introduces artful, precise, and knowledgeable claim in a sophisticated thesis statement
⠁Competently addresses all aspects of the prompt
⠁Introduces precise, knowledgeable claim in a clear thesis statement
⠁Superficially addresses all aspects of the prompt
⠁Introduces reasonable claim in a thesis statement
⠁Partially addresses aspects of the prompt
⠁Introduces underdeveloped or flawed claim in a weak thesis statement
⠁Minimally addresses some aspects of prompt
⠁Does not introduce a relevant claim and/or lacks a thesis statement
Organizat-ion/
Structure
⠁Skillfully orients reader to topic in introduction
⠁Creates cohesion through skillful use of linking words, phrases, and clauses within and between paragraphs
⠁Includes strategic and logical progression of ideas from beginning to end with relevant body paragraphs
⠁Provides a meaningful and reflective conclusion which supports claim(s)
⠁Orients reader to topic in introduction
⠁Creates cohesion through linking words, phrases, and clauses within and between paragraphs
⠁Includes logical progression of ideas from beginning to end with relevant body paragraphs
⠁Provides a conclusion which supports claim(s)
⠁Superficially orients reader to topic in introduction
⠁Creates some cohesion through basic linking words, phrases, and/or clauses within or between paragraphs
⠁Includes adequate progression of ideas from beginning to end with body paragraphs
⠁Provides a conclusion which repetitively or partially supports claim(s)
⠁Inadequately orients reader to topic in introduction
⠁Uses limited and/or inappropriate linking words, phrases, or clauses
⠁Includes illogical progression of ideas from beginning to end with minimal body paragraphs
⠁Provides an inadequate conclusion
⠁Does not orient reader to topic in introduction or introduction is missing
⠁Uses few or no linking words, phrases, or clauses
⠁Includes no discernable organization of ideas in body paragraph
⠁Omits conclusion
Evidence/
Support
⠁Provides substantial and pertinent evidence to support claim(s)
⠁Seamlessly and effectively integrates and cites credible sources and/or text evidence
⠁Provides sufficient and relevant evidence to support claim(s)
⠁Competently integrates and cites credible sources and/or text evidence
⠁Provides limited and/or superficial evidence to support claim(s)
⠁Ineffectively integrates and cites adequate sources and/or text evidence
⠁Provides minimal and/or irrelevant evidence to support claim(s)
⠁Incorrectly integrates or cites sources and/or text evidence that may not be credible
⠁Provides inaccurate, little, or no evidence to support claim(s)
⠁Does not use or cite sources and/or text evidence
Analysis
⠁Shows insightful understanding of topic/text
⠁Uses persuasive and valid reasoning to connect evidence with claim(s)
⠁Shows competent understanding of topic/text
⠁Uses valid reasoning to connect evidence with claim(s)
⠁Shows simplistic understanding of topic/text
⠁Uses some valid reasoning to connect evidence with claim(s)
⠁Shows limited understanding of topic/text
⠁Uses limited, simplistic and/or flawed reasoning to connect evidence with claim(s)
⠁Shows no understanding of topic/text
⠁No analysis or reasoning is attempted.
Language
⠁Uses purposeful, varied, and correct sentence structure
⠁Contains minimal to no errors in conventions (grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization)
⠁Strategically uses academic language and domain-specific vocabulary clearly appropriate for the audience and purpose
⠁Uses correct and varied sentence structure
⠁Contains few, minor errors in conventions
⠁Competently uses academic language and domain-specific vocabulary clearly appropriate for the audience and purpose
⠁Uses mostly correct and some varied sentence structure
⠁Contains some errors in conventions which may cause confusion
⠁Superficially uses academic language and domain-specific vocabulary clearly appropriate for the audience and purpose
⠁Uses limited and/or repetitive sentence structure
⠁Contains numerous errors in conventions which cause confusion
⠁Inadequately uses academic language and domain-specific vocabulary clearly appropriate for the audience and purpose
⠁Lacks sentence mastery (e.g., fragments / run-ons)
⠁Contains serious and pervasive errors in conventions
⠁Does not use academic language and domain-specific vocabulary clearly appropriate for the audience and purpose
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