Response Paper - Pick any philosopher on the list

Instructions Assignment: Write a response of 300-400 words in which you connect a couple of points from one of the following schools of philosophy to a philosopher or philosophical concept we have covered in the textbook: Confucius: http://www(dot)iep(dot)utm(dot)edu/confuciu/ Daoism: http://www(dot)iep(dot)utm(dot)edu/daoism/ Avicenna: http://www(dot)iep(dot)utm(dot)edu/avicenna/ Buddha: http://www(dot)iep(dot)utm(dot)edu/buddha/ Maimonides: http://www(dot)iep(dot)utm(dot)edu/maimonid/ Your connection to one of the schools of thought above will likely include both similarities and differences. Briefly summarize the two points in your selected text and then clearly explain how they relate to any of our assigned reading. Formal citations are not required for response papers. Just refer to your other source something like this: “In the selection on Avicenna, we learn that…” Assessment: Criteria for the grade include the level of detail and clarity in explaining the connections, adherence to all of the submission requirements, and the use of conventional English in writing the paper. Note: To receive a grade of 80%-100%, the paper must meet all requirements of the assignment. The A paper (90-100%) represents original, outstanding work. It shows consistently careful philosophical thought, fresh insights, sophisticated analysis, and stylistic maturity. The reader moves through the A paper effortlessly because of its effective transitions, strong organization, and thorough, purposeful development. An A paper has a controlling idea that is complete and well-formulated. An A paper is not marred by distracting mechanical errors. Directly quoted passages are gracefully integrated into the text with appropriate attribution. Word choice reflects a superior grasp of philosophical concepts and terminology, is marked by a precise, varied, advanced vocabulary, and includes precise supporting examples. It is free of jargon, clichés, and other empty language. The level of detail and clarity in explaining the connections An adherence to all of the submission requirements The B paper (80-89%) represents average college-level work. It is a competent expression of philosophical ideas and exhibits a writing style that is basically correct. A B paper’s analysis is correct and mostly complete but is superficial and/or inconsistent. A B paper has an organizational pattern containing information that is relevant to the assignment. However, it often lacks varied transitions, developed thought, and other information needed to guide the reader. The B paper has a controlling idea, but it lacks specificity and focus because it is insubstantial, vague, or simply too broad or general. A paper earning a B has relatively few major syntactic, usage, and mechanical errors. Directly quoted passages are integrated into the text with attribution. In summary, the language of the B paper is characterized by generalities rather than precise, illustrative details. The F paper (79% and below) is characterized by writing that falls below minimal standards for college-level literacy. It often demonstrates one or more of the following characteristics: analysis is completely incorrect or is entirely missing little or no organization an unclear or missing controlling idea lack of thought and purpose numerous and pervasive mechanical errors which are distracting and interfere with the readability of the document. plagiarized content in any form, including the failure to acknowledge the source of any borrowed material (summarized, paraphrased, and directly quoted) and unmarked exact wording (directly quoted from either any primary or any secondary source, including dictionaries and class notes), whether a specific well-chosen word, a phrase (two or more words), a clause, or full sentence(s) complete failure to address the assigned topic complete failure to meet the requirements of the assignment complete failure to follow directions. Submission Requirements: Save this file as RPYourLastName in either Pages (.pages), Word (.doc or .docx), or rich text (.rtf). Please do not add any spaces or other punctuation to the file name or it will not travel safely and correctly to my computer. Upload the file to “RP” in the course shell.