UBT Journal for Descartes and Meditation Self Obtained Knowledge Discussion

December 17, 2022

UBT Journal for Descartes and Meditation Self Obtained Knowledge Discussion
Description
Book
Descartes, René. Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy. Translated by Donald Cross. Fourth Edition. Indianapolis, Ind.: Hackett Publishing Company, 1998. ISBN 9780872204201.
1st Journal
Course of the past two weeks
Self-obtained Knowledge: Discourse on Method, Part 1
Foundationalism: Discourse on Method, Part 2
Skepticism about Knowledge: Meditations on First Philosophy, Meditation 1
Basic Certainty: Meditations on First Philosophy, Meditation 2
There are 3 main criteria or questions involved in grading these. 1. Does the document consist of at least 300 words? 2. Does the document include quotations from the various journal entries made over the course of the past two weeks? 3. Is the document articulate and does it give a summary or reflection on the original journal entries?

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.